Čazma

Čazma developed as an ecclesiastical and administrative centre during the Middle Ages. The area appears in records associated with the establishment of the Zagreb bishopric in the late 11th century. In 1232, Bishop Stephen II established the Čazma Chapter, which also authenticated legal documents. The Church of St Mary Magdalene and the remains of the bishop's fortified residence recall this period.

The Ottomans captured Čazma in 1552. Following destruction and depopulation during the frontier wars, the settlement was rebuilt as part of the Military Frontier. It returned to civilian administration in 1871.

The town proper had about 2,400 inhabitants in the 2021 census. The wider administrative area includes numerous surrounding villages, so an attraction or accommodation described as being in Čazma may be several kilometres from the centre.

Čazma Tourist Board, Ulica kralja Tomislava 3, ☏ +385 43 772 086, info@tz-cazma.hr. Information about local attractions, events, walking routes and rural accommodation.

By bus:

Čazmatrans operates services connecting Čazma with Zagreb and other towns in the region. Check the Čazmatrans website for departures on your travel date, fares and journey times. Check the return service before planning a day trip.

Čazma bus station (Autobusni kolodvor Čazma), Milana Novačića 10, ☏ +385 43 277 255. Information about local and intercity bus departures.

By train:

Čazma has no railway station. Rail travel must be combined with onward road transport. Depending on your starting point, stations such as Ivanić-Grad or Bjelovar may be useful, but check the onward bus connection or arrange a transfer before travelling. Train timetables are available from HŽ Passenger Transport.

By car:

From Zagreb, take the A3 motorway east towards Slavonski Brod, leave at Ivanić-Grad and follow the D43 towards Čazma. Allow around an hour from Zagreb, depending on your starting point and traffic.

From Bjelovar, follow the D43 southwest. The journey takes about half an hour.

The D26 connects Čazma with Dubrava to the northwest and Garešnica to the southeast. Travellers arriving from Slavonia can approach via Garešnica, depending on their starting point.

By plane:

The nearest major airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG). From the airport, hire a car or travel into Zagreb and continue by bus to Čazma. Compare connections before choosing public transport, as the journey involves a transfer.