A little town.
A different pace.
Beyond the coast, a small stone town holds another kind of Istria. Come for its story. Leave a little time to live it.
Small in scale.
Rich in everything that matters.
The road narrows, the hills gather, and Hum appears: a bell tower above stone roofs, surrounded by a landscape that asks very little of you. Inside the gate, the pleasures are close together. A worn doorstep. A shaded lane. A table worth taking your time over.
Hum is celebrated as the world’s smallest town. That is a lovely reason to arrive, but a modest reason to stay. Look beyond the superlative and you find a place shaped by writing, memory and everyday life. Give it an unhurried morning rather than a hurried photograph.
Read the story
A place with
stories to tell.
Follow the threads that make this small corner of Istria unlike anywhere else.
Hum, beyond the smallest-town story
Its reputation fits into a few words. Its character takes a little longer to notice.
Read the story
The road written in stone
Between Roč and Hum, a journey through the landscape becomes a journey through letters.
Read the storyA small town, a generous table
Let lunch be part of the journey. In Hum, a local flavour can tell a story that a photograph cannot.
Read the storyA small detour.
A memorable day.
Hum works beautifully as part of a journey through inland Istria. The best plan leaves room for a pause.
Plan your visitArrive with time
Our suggestion: allow 1–2 hours for a gentle wander, longer if you add the museum or lunch.
Follow the letters
Approach from Roč along the approximately 7 km Glagolitic Alley, a cultural route ending at Hum’s gate.
Stay for the details
Look up from the camera. Read an inscription, ask about biska, and let a simple meal set the pace.
to do a little less.
Let the journey
continue inland.
Connect Hum with more of Istria through our destination collection.
Motovun
Give another day to hilltop views, stone lanes and the landscape around Motovun.
Central Istria
Build a wider journey through the villages, valleys and heritage of inland Istria.
Explore Istria
Bring the peninsula together: inland discoveries, coastal days and seasonal escapes.
Istrian Peninsula
See the wider landscape and find your own route across the Istrian peninsula.
Before you go.
Where is Hum in Croatia?
Hum is in inland Istria, within the Buzet area, near Roč. It is a hilltop destination rather than a coastal resort.
Is Hum really the smallest town in the world?
That is its famous tourism description, used by the Istria and Buzet tourist boards. Treat it as a historic identity, not a universally standardised population ranking.
How long should I spend in Hum?
We suggest 1–2 hours for a relaxed visit. Add time for the museum, lunch or the Glagolitic Alley. This is an editorial planning estimate, not a required visiting time.
Can I combine Hum and Roč?
Yes. The Glagolitic Alley links Roč and Hum and gives the two places a shared cultural story. Plan how you will return if you walk the route.
Are parking and attractions free?
Do not assume so. Check the parking signs on arrival and the current admission information for individual venues. This guide does not publish an unverified fixed price.