Ilok

Ilok is a town and municipality in eastern Croatia, situated on the southern bank of the Danube in Vukovar-Srijem County. It serves as the administrative center of the Municipality of Ilok and is a historical center of the Syrmia region.

The town preserves a medieval fortress and accompanying town walls that crown the hill above the Danube. The fortress dates to the 15th–16th centuries and was built to defend the Danube frontier; it remains a notable landmark and a focal point of the old town core.

Ilok is closely associated with wine production, reflecting one of Croatia’s oldest wine regions. Grape growing and winemaking have long shaped the local economy and cultural life. The Ilok wine region produces a range of white and red wines, including varieties such as Graševina (Welschriesling) and Rhine Riesling, with several wineries and cellars operating in and around the area. The wine industry also supports tourism, with vineyard tours and tastings being common activities.

Geographically, Ilok lies near the border with Serbia and sits in a riverine landscape characterized by vineyards and agricultural land. The municipality includes several settlements beyond the town itself, and its population is in the thousands. Transportation connections by road and railway link Ilok with nearby cities such as Osijek and Vukovar, while the Danube provides a maritime component to local activity.