Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Enjoy the wonderland (and the uncrowded skiing) that is Rogla (
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) in winter
Watch the world walk (and maybe even sail) by from a cafe or bar in the
waterfront Lent district of Maribor (
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)
Stay with the locals on a farm holiday in Logarska Dolina (
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)
, the
greenest of Štajerska's valleys
Take the waters in style at the thermal baths of Rogaška Slatina (
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), one of the few true spa towns in Slovenia
Kozjansko Region
Kozjansko is a remote region along the eastern side of the Posavje Mountains and the
90km-long Sotla River, which forms part of the eastern border with Croatia. It is an area
of forests, rolling hills, vineyards, scattered farms and the site of one of Slovenia's three
regional parks, with much to offer visitors in the way of spas, two important castles, hik-
ing, cycling and excellent wine.
PODČETRTEK & AROUND
03 / POP 565 / ELEV 211M
Most people make their way to this village, on a little bump of land extending into Croa-
tia, to relax at the Terme Olimia thermal spa. Looming overhead are the remains of a
castle originally built in the 11th century and an important fortification during the wars
with the Hungarians 300 years later.
The town's seemingly unpronounceable name comes from the Slovene word for
'Thursday' - the day the market took place and the district court sat.
The centre of Podčetrtek is at the junction of four roads. All buses stop at the crossroads
as well as at the spa and the campground. There are three train stations. For the village
centre and the castle, get off at Podčetrtek. Atomske Toplice is good for Terme Olimia and
the spa hotels. Podčetrtek Toplice is the correct stop for the campground.
