Samobor

Samobor is a city in Zagreb county, Croatia, population 36,206 (2001). It is located to the west of Zagreb, between the eastern slopes of Samoborsko gorje (Samobor hills, the eastern part of Žumberak Mt.) and in Sava river valley. It is a part of the Zagreb metropolitan area.

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