The town of Vrbovec lies to the north-east of Zagreb, either 32 km (20 mi) along the A4 motorway and the D10 expressway or 40 km (25 mi) by the old Zagreb – Dugo Selo – Bjelovar road, and by train on the direction M201 railway (Botovo – Dugo Selo).

[5] Town government, court, police, health and postal services are the part of infrastructure of Vrbovec.

A large co-operation around Vrbovec at the agriculture fields are continuing to exist in the modern times, despite the depopulation of the local villages and less interest of young people for the work in fields.Notable buildings in Vrbovec include the Mausoleum of family De Piennes in the local cemetery.

Vrbovec school, and one high-school, which includes large choice of education from classical gymnasium to the industrial orientation.

In Vrbovec is active Pučko Otvoreno Učilište (public open college), where additional education is possible to be obtained.

"Kaj su jeli naši stari" is the main traditional annual event in Vrbovec.

Another important date is June 15, the town day, and the celebration of Saint Vitus, the protector of Vrbovec.