Common tourism development of natural and cultural assets of Suhopolje-Noskovačka Dubrava-Zselic Starry Park

Programme 2014 - 2020 INTERREG V-A Hungary - Croatia

Date of latest update: 2022-11-28

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Description (EN):

The project idea is to ensure benefits for the population of both sides of the region through creation of joint cross border tourism attraction.It represents innovative way through combining three at first sight unconnectable elements/products (culture, nature and astronomy) into one coherent and integrated.Focus is on the preservation, revitalization, management, promotion and marketing of natural and cultural heritage sites in the cross border region of Virovitica-Podravina county and Somogy county. Project lays down the foundation for income generating capabilities in tourism sector. Project sites have a rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage with high proportion of protection:Park in Suhopolje is protected cultural heritage near the Castle Janković;Informational-educational centre in Noskovačka Dubrava is located in the former mansion of Count Drašković, whole area is located within the Regional park Mura-Drava-Danube, Biosphere Reserve Mura-Drava-Danube and NATURA2000; the Zselic Starry Sky Park is located at the Zselic National Landscape Protection Area (NATURA 2000 area). This project is directly in line with Programme objective – 2.1. and the component – Tourism attractions. Project aims to develop tourism products, services and adequate infrastructure in the cross border area by creating attractions that would be easilly accessible to tourists. Focus is on sustainability of resources and on interests of tourists. Project is contributing to the convertion of the region’s natural and cultural heritage (three locations that are protected as an cultural and natural heritage – Park in Suhopolje, Zselic Starry Park, Noskovačka Dubrava – part of protected area) to tourism attractions with income generating capabilities. Project will last 20 months and activities will be implemented in Zone B of Croatia and Hungary (Croatia - Virovitica-Podravina County (Noskovačka Dubrava(Čađavica) and Suhopolje), Hungary - Somogy county (Bőszénfa and Zselickisfalud)).B1s headquarter is not situated in the Zone B but every of its project activities will be implemented in the Zone B of Hungary as it is mentioned above (those are state owned areas handling by the B1). Direct target groups:404 people involved in project activities: 300 participants on events, 28 pupils and 4 teachers from Primary schools; 36 representatives of public institutions (culture, nature related), beneficiary organisations, tourism boards and tourism agencies (18 from HR, 18 from HU); 36 students and professors (14 students and 4 professors from Virovitica-Podravina County - College for Management in Tourism and Informatics in Virovitica,14 students and 4 professors from Hungary. Indirect target groups:all inhabitants of Virovitica-Podravina County and Somogy County; economic and trade enterprises operating in tourism sectors, tourists and visitors. All beneficiaries have divided responsibilities but together they will work on all project activities and contribute to project objectives. LB, B1 and B2 will organize events and workshops, will be responsible for publicity of the project. Horizontal activities are divided as equally as possible. LB will revitalize Park in Suhopolje, B1 will improve infrastructure of Zselic Starry Park, B2 will equip Informational-educational centre. Results that will be achieved: - more visitors. - evoked interest and raised knowledge about natural and cultural heritage among relevant stakeholders; - improved natural and cultural heritage into tourism attractions; - public informed about the project. Outputs are described in sheet 5. Cross-border impact will be visible through joint organization of events that will lead to improvement of cooperation by creating a complete tourism attractions and products based on natural and cultural heritage.

Achievements (EN):

The project’s main aim is further development of tourism and the promotion of natural and cultural values of this part of the region. During the project implementation a park in Suhopolje was revitalized, the Starry Park in Zselic was improved, a recreational Lake Zselic was built and Informational and Educational Centre in Noskovačka Dubrava equipped. A joint tourism a map was developed that presents tourist attractions from Noskovačka Dubrava to Zselic Starry Park. Thematic gatherings, camps and bicycle tours have been organized for students of both Counties. As a final joint activity and following the completion of works on the revitalization of the park in Suhopolje a two-day festival with rich cultural contents was held there.

Website: http://www.huhr-cbc.com

Thematic information

Cultural heritage and arts Tourism

Specific Objective: Convert the region’s natural and cultural heritage assets to tourism attractions with income-generating capabilities

Thematic Objective: (06) preserving and protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency by:

Investment Priority: (06c) Conserving, protecting, promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage

Partners (3)

Lead Partner: Virovitičko-podravska županija

Address: Trg Ljudevita Patačića 1, 33000 Virovitica, Croatia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.vpz.com.hr

Total budget: EUR 649 154.76

ERDF budget: EUR 551 781.54

Javna ustanova za upravljanje zaštićenim dijelovima prirode i ekološkom mrežom Virovitičko-podravske županije

Name: Javna ustanova za upravljanje zaštićenim dijelovima prirode i ekološkom mrežom Virovitičko-podravske županije

Address: Noskovci 2a, 33523 Čađavica, Croatia

Legal status: public

Website: http://www.virovitica-nature.hr

Total budget: EUR 50 239.50

ERDF budget: EUR 42 703.57

SEFAG Erdészeti és Faipari Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Name: SEFAG Erdészeti és Faipari Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Address: Bajcsy-Zsilinszky ut. 21., 7400 Kaposvár, Hungary

Legal status: private

Website: http://en.sefag.hu

Total budget: EUR 800 320.00

ERDF budget: EUR 680 272.00

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Public institution for management of protected parts of nature and ecological network in Virovitica Podravina county

Common tourism development of natural and cultural assets of Suhopolje-Noskovačka Dubrava-Zselic Starry Park

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SEFAG Forest Management and Wood Industry Share Co.

Common tourism development of natural and cultural assets of Suhopolje-Noskovačka Dubrava-Zselic Starry Park

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Virovitica-Podravina County

Common tourism development of natural and cultural assets of Suhopolje-Noskovačka Dubrava-Zselic Starry Park

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Summary

Project name (EN): Common tourism development of natural and cultural assets of Suhopolje-Noskovačka Dubrava-Zselic Starry Park

Project acronym: Tourism 4 All

Project start date: 2017-09-01

Project end date: 2019-10-31

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 499 714.26

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 274 757.11

Co-financing sources:

ERDF: Amount, EUR 1 274 757.11.

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2014 - 2020 INTERREG V-A Hungary - Croatia

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2022-11-26

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

131 / 131 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

413 / 413 (100%)

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Iinformation provided by the Programme. Part of the data was retrieved by Interact from the programme´s website on the 2021-09-13 and 2022-11-14. Achievements were retrieved by Interact from the Programme website (http://www.huhr-cbc.com/), or a website directly linked from it, on 2021-11-29, 2023-01-20 and 2024-03-12.

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Common tourism development of natural and cultural assets of Suhopolje-Noskovačka Dubrava-Zselic Starry Park

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