Samobor

Samobor is a city in Zagreb county, Croatia, population 36,206 (2001). It is located to the west of Zagreb under the Žumberak hill (also known as the Samobor hill).

Samobor has existed since 1242 according to a document of endowment by king Bela IV. It is one of the first tourist resorts in the region, with first tourist facilities dating back to 1810 oriented towards anglers, hunters and hikers.