Numerous natural and anthropogenic resources of Križevci and surrounding area have potential for tourism development in this region. Križevci today, as a city of long and rich history, where many sacral objects are located and with Marko Križevčanin as its patron saint, has all prerequisites for religous tourism. Despite that, religous tourism in Križevci is still not adequately developed and recognized as comparative advantage of Križevci. Manifestations represent one of the greatest potential, of which best known is Križevačko veliko spravišče. A great number of forests and lakes, Kalnik mountain and entire nature together with pleasant climate and fertile soil make important factors for tourism development. Hunting and fishing are also part of tourist offer in the city but there is a need for further investment in order to fulfill usage of this potential. Wine and vineyards in this area are known since ancient time. Even today in this place high quality wines are being made. As Croatia entered European Union, implementation of projects related to wine tourism had begun. For instance, currently there is a wine road being built together with amenities which significantly affects the growth of tourist facilities of this area. Kalnik mountain with Old Town Veliki Kalnik together with Kalnik area make large natural and also anthropogenic and tourism resource. The offer of sports activities, rich wildlife, and events based on historical events represent Kalnik as a real lure for tourists. Križevci is also a sports town with several famous athletes, but also respectable clubs with the most prominent basketball and handball club. It is possible to realize all of this recources, but only with rational thinking and employees who are well trained and professional. A main goal of this thesis is to examine and represent tourist potential which Križevci with his surroundings has. Furthermore, the goal is also to point out rich cultural and historical heritage together with many athropogenic resources as a foundation for tourism development of this area. Also, thesis indicates problems which occur in tourism, mainly due to a lack of funding, but also because of poorly educated tourist employees.