# Čigoć, Lonjsko Polje

> Čigoć lies in the Sava floodplains in Lonjsko Polje Nature Park and in 1994 was the first municipality to be recognised by EuroNatur as a “European Stork…

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A village of old timber houses within Lonjsko Polje Nature Park, known for the white storks that nest on its roofs. Visit in spring or early summer to see the nests occupied, and keep to the quiet road through the village.

Čigoć lies in the Sava floodplains in Lonjsko Polje Nature Park and in 1994 was the first municipality to be recognised by EuroNatur as a “European Stork Village”. The village is home to one of the largest white stork colonies in Europe: in June 2024, 18 pairs of storks occupied nests on the roofs of the timber houses (as of June 2024). The pastures of the floodplain, grazed by old livestock breeds, give the storks plenty of food; many other wetland species live here too.

The best time to come is spring or early summer, when the nests are occupied. Viewing the street with its timber houses takes about an hour, longer with a walk in the surroundings. Keep to the quiet village road and do not disturb the residents or the birds.

- **Nearest town:** Čigoć, Croatia
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 45.4000, 16.7400

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Croatia: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Sources

- [30 years of the European Stork Villages initiative – EuroNatur](https://www.euronatur.org/en/about-euronatur/press/press-releases/30-years-of-the-european-stork-villages-initiative)

## Nearby

- [Rastoke](https://camping-spirit.com/places/rastoke-slunj/) – 96 km
- [Varaždin Old Town](https://camping-spirit.com/places/varazdin-old-town/) – 105 km
- [Plitvička jezera](https://camping-spirit.com/places/plitvice/) – 109 km
- [Jeruzalem Wine Hills](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b7-jeruzalem-hills/) – 127 km

## FAQs

### Where is Čigoć, Lonjsko Polje?

Čigoć, Lonjsko Polje is in Čigoć, Croatia, at GPS 45.4000, 16.7400. It is about 75 km from Zagreb.

### Can you camp near Čigoć, Lonjsko Polje?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Zelen-gaj, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Čigoć, Lonjsko Polje?

Places worth a stop nearby: Rastoke (96 km), Varaždin Old Town (105 km), Plitvička jezera (109 km) and Jeruzalem Wine Hills (127 km).

### When is the best time to visit Čigoć, Lonjsko Polje?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)