Tourist Atractions

Historic Old Town

The bridge between Radkersburg and Radgona (formerly Petersdorf) has been a vital connection between the town and its surroundings since ancient times. Trade over the bridge included goods such as salt, iron, wine, grain, and livestock. Over the centuries, the wooden bridge was repeatedly damaged by fires or destroyed by floods, yet it remained an essential passage used by the local population, soldiers, and traders. In 1929, the bridge was destroyed by ice, disrupting cargo transport. Both countries then constructed a reinforced concrete bridge, which was opened in 1930. The bridge was destroyed by German forces during World War II, and a new concrete bridge was built in 1969.

The settlement under the castle hill on the right bank of the Mura River developed in the 13th century when the road over the bridge connected Radgona with Ptuj and Ljutomer. The settlement was known for its marketplace, where many craftsmen and artisans worked. Gornji and Spodnji Gris were the central parts of the settlement, which became the core of Gornja Radgona.

Viticulture in the Radgona area has a long history, dating back to the 9th century. Key figures in the development of viticulture in Gornja Radgona were Anton Klainošek, who founded a sparkling wine cellar in 1852, and the Bouvier family, who contributed to the development of viticulture in the 19th century. Radgona wines, especially sparkling wine, have won numerous awards. The Bouvier company was nationalized after World War II, but the tradition of wine production continued in the well-known Radgona Cellar, where the famous Radgona sparkling wine and other wines are still produced today.