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Potable water and food
You can drink tap water in Međimurje, since it’s pure.
Food available on the Croatian market is produced without genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
You can get food produced organically or ecologically.
Water
Tap water is frequently served in restaurants and bars, when you order a cup of coffee, wine, food etc.
Mineralna voda
Ukoliko više volite piti mineralnu vodu u plastičnim ili staklenim bocama, izbor u trgovinama i ugostiteljskim objektima je velik.
Food
Food with genetically modified organisms isn’t available in Međimurje, since it’s forbidden in the European Union in general. The majority of food sold in Međimurje is produced in Croatian farms.
The information about the origin of food is written on the food label.
Restaurants must meet high hygiene standards during food preparation. Consequently, there is no reason to worry about food safety. Cases of food poisoning are extremely rare.
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Health
Emergency medical service
The single emergency phone number is 112. This is the number of the Emergency Service when in need of immediate medical service or assistance in other types of emergencies.
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Medications and treatments
Over-the counter medications can be obtained in pharmacies to treat minor health conditions, such as colds, headaches, fever or insect bites. There are pharmacies in most towns and villages in Međimurje, while in Čakovec there is also a pharmacy open 24/7.
In Međimurje and Croatia in general there is no risk of contracting a dangerous disease. Therefore, no vaccination is required when visiting. A tetanus shot is recommended, but not required for visitors to Croatia.
On-call pharmacy
Be safe in nature
Watch out for ticks, when spending time in the forest or by water. It’s advisable to take effective repellents with you and to thoroughly check your body for ticks, once you get back from the forest. In summer, mosquitoes can be a great nuisance near bodies of water.
Smoking ban
In Croatia, smoking is prohibited in all closed public and work spaces, as well as catering and accommodation facilities (unless otherwise stated). You must be at least 18 years old to purchase tobacco products.
Important phone numbers
112 - emergency phone number
040 - Međimurje County area code
Road assistance: Croatian Automobile Club +385 1987, www.hak.hr
Taxi 24/7:
+385 40 313 619
+385 40 384 305
Taxi rank - at the central bus station in Čakovec, Masarykova 26
Bus Station Čakovec: +385 40 313 947
The nearest airport with passenger air traffic:
Zagreb Airport, www.zagreb-airport.hr +385 01 4562 222
Airfield for sports aviation in Pribislavec (just outside Čakovec): +385 40 360 303
Airfield for sports aviation in Pribislavec (just outside Čakovec): +385 40 360 303
Post office and telecommunications
Post offices are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays (Pošta Čakovec, Masarykova 28), in villages mostly from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and some are open in the morning and in the afternoon with a scheduled break in between. Phone cards sold at post offices and newsstands can be used at a public payphone. International calls can be made directly from any phone.
Mobile network
GSM mobile phones support 900 MHz and 1800 MH bands.
General information
Public holidays and non-working days:
January 1 - New Year’s Day
January 6 - Epiphany
Easter and Easter Monday
May 1 - International Workers’ Day
Feast of Corpus Christi
June 22 Anti-Fascist Resistance Day
June 25 Statehood Day
August 5 Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
August 15 Assumption of Mary
October 8 Independence Day
November 1 All Saints’ Day
December 25 and 26 - Christmas holidays
Opening hours - shops and public offices
Most shops are open from 8am to 8pm on work days.
Emergency hospital admission
It is open from 0 to 24 hours every day. All patients with a hospital referral, except psychiatric, pediatric and maternity patients, check in at the emergency reception, phone +385 40 375 345
24/7 pharmacy
Ljekarna Čakovec - V. Morandija 1, Čakovec, phone.: +385 40 310 651
Dostupnost osobama smanjenje pokretljivosti
Centri za posjetitelje:
Riznica Međimurja, Trg republike 7, 40000, Čakovec
Centar za posjetitelje Med dvemi vodami, Trg međimurske prirode 1, Križovec, 40315, Mursko Središće
Skelarska kuća, Cesta uz Muru (Sveti Martin-Marof), 40313, Sveti Martin na Muri
Turističke zajednice:
Turistička zajednica Međimurske županije, B.J.Jelačića 22E, 40 000 Čakovec
Turistička zajednica Općine Štrigova, Štrigova 103, 40312 Štrigova
Currency and money
Euro € has been the official currency in Croatia since January 1 2023.
Throughout Međimurje, you can pay in cash, by bank or credit cards.
Electricity
The power grid in Croatia is 230 V, frequency 50 Hz.
The so-called European plug labeled as CEE 7/16 is used in Croatia. It is the most common plug in most other European countries.
Safety
Međimurje is one of the safest places in the world. You will feel safe wherever you go. The possibility of becoming a victim of crime is very small. However, not all crimes can be prevented. Therefore, it is good to know where to seek help in case you find yourself in a bind.
Emergency phone number: 112