On the bare North of Istrian inland can be found Buzet with its surroundings. It has over 6000 inhabitants who built up their peaceful and beautiful homes in two places; the old town Buzet is on a 150 meters high hill above the fertile valley of river Mirna, whilst a new town, called Fontana, is still developing in the footage of that hill.
The surroundings of Buzet characterize many diversities; it is a landscape from 10 to 1000 meters above sea level high. There is a peak of Ćićarija, called "the green roof of Istria", thus the diversities in climate; fertile and hospital valleys of the river Mirna with mild Mediterranean climate and alpine climate of the mountain Ćićarija. The healthiness of Its climate conditions one can enjoy in Mirna valley, besides the end of Motovun forest, in Istrian baths and wellness.
Buzet has a good private accommodation offer; it has a long tradition in hospitality. Buzetians are friendly and happy to welcome you to their pretty and comfortable homes. As they are on the bare border of Slovenia with Croatia, they managed to preserve the best of the cultures. Private apartments and rooms are well equipped with modern technologies, yet hidden in the enchanted world of Istrian inland. Every year town Buzet picks top hirers, stimulating them to be even better and more professional.
Buzet is also called the city of truffles. Its surroundings are fertile with this Istrian delicacy; mushroom with unappealing looks and smell, but tasty as nearly a mushroom can be. Every year the second weekend of September starts the days of truffles. The manifestation begins with the world biggest scrambled egg preparation; a giant pan with a diameter of 2,5 meters is filled with over 2000 eggs and 10 kilos of truffles. So, if you did not try white truffle just yet, hurry up, while the eggs are still warm and bon appetite!