Europe’s slowest train in Croatia becomes a wine journey

by croatiaweek
May 21, 2025
in News

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

Osijek, 21 May 2025 – Did you know that one of the slowest trains in Europe operates on the Osijek–Erdut line?

Yesterday, that very train took on a new identity – as the Slow Wine Train – departing Osijek’s main station on a unique wine-themed journey.

Organised by the Osijek-Baranja County Tourist Board, the event marked the county’s prestigious title of RECEVIN Dionysus European Wine Region for 2025.

It also served to launch the Wine Month of Osijek-Baranja County and unveil the third edition of the destination magazine Via Slavonija i Baranja.

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

A Scenic Journey with a Taste of the Danube

Passengers boarded in Osijek for a leisurely ride through the fertile Slavonian countryside, heading towards Erdut.

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

Along the way, they sampled selected wines from the Erdut wine region, featuring renowned local wineries including Vina Erdut, Siber, Brzica, Antunović, Magistra, Royal Hill, K55, Danubio, Rogić and Jakovac.

Guiding the experience was esteemed Osijek wine expert Damir Zrno, who led tastings aboard the train. Guests sipped on fine wines while enjoying carefully curated pairings of local cheeses, nuts, and fruits from the Danube region.

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

Vineyard Walks and Sparkling Toasts in Erdut

Upon arrival in Erdut, participants toured the Vina Erdut winery, where they were greeted with sparkling wine, strawberries, and a walk through vineyards offering stunning views over the Danube.

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

Visitors learned more about the winery’s new products, upcoming projects, and popular events, such as its regular wine & paint workshops.

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

K55 Winery: A Riverfront Celebration of Grapes and Stories

The next stop was Aljmaš, home to the K55 Winery and Distillery. Here, guests explored the wine cellar and historic vineyards where varieties such as Graševina and the long-forgotten Kadarka thrive once more.

This stop also marked the official launch of the third issue of Via Slavonija i Baranja, which features fresh wine stories, gourmet recommendations, and inspiration for discovering the wider Slavonia and Baranja region.

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

Guests enjoyed a wine picnic with top-quality wines and regional delicacies while taking in a breathtaking view of the Drava River as it meets the Danube. K55 Winery will be hosting these picnics every Saturday throughout May and June.

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

A Toast on Rails

The return journey to Osijek, also by train, included a delightful surprise for all passengers – the perfect conclusion to this unique wine journey.

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

More than just a ride, the Slow Wine Train offered an authentic experience of the Danube terroir – a celebration of wine, landscapes, and the people who craft the region’s finest vintages.

(Photo: Mario Đurkić, Horizont Solutions)

This project was co-financed by the European Union through the Interreg Danube Transnational Programme, as part of the #RomansWineDanube initiative.