Many residents of Žumberak at the end of the 19th century immigrated to Slovenia, Austria and Germany because of grapevine phylloxera. Nowadays, rural tourism, wine production and viticulture have developed in Žumberak.
In the late 19th century, many residents of Žumberak migrated to Slovenia, Austria, and Germany because of grapevine phylloxera. Today, rural tourism, winemaking, and viticulture are thriving in Žumberak.