Municipality of Destrnik

The Municipality of Destrnik is a rural area in northeastern Slovenia with scattered settlements amid rolling farmland. Villages such as Desenci, Dolič, and Gomila sit separated by agricultural areas that shape the local landscape.

The name Destrnik first appeared in written records during the 14th and 15th centuries and later as Dersternikh in texts from 1495. These documented references show the area has been inhabited for centuries in this Styrian region.

The parish church of Saint Urban sits at the highest point and serves as the spiritual heart of the community. It reflects the deep connection between the residents and their land.

Visitors will find small villages spread across the hills, best explored at a relaxed pace by car to move between settlements. The scattered locations mean having a vehicle helps reach different parts of the municipality easily.

The name Destrnik comes from the word Drstenik, meaning broken stone or rubble, reflecting the geological nature of this region. This linguistic connection shows how the landscape itself shaped the name given to this place.

Location: Slovenia

Elevation above the sea: 309 m

Shares border with: Municipality of Lenart, Municipality of Trnovska Vas, Municipality of Sveti Andraž v Slovenskih Goricah, Municipality of Juršinci, City Municipality of Ptuj

Website: http://destrnik.si

GPS coordinates: 46.48333,15.88333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25