Vineyard cottages and wineries Renting a vineyard cottage a typical little house by a vineyard is one way to experience authentic local atmosphere in the gently rolling landscape famous for its high-quality wine. Unwind while tasting domestic culinary delights and Cviček and enjoy the peaceful scenery. Hikes From the hotel there are several hiking-possibilities amongst other a very popular hike of 6 km called the Herbal trail, trail on Kočevski Rog, Trška gora, Gorjanci. Biking Dolenjska and Bela Krajina All routes are circular with the starting point in Dolenjske, Šmarješke Toplice or at Otočec. Their length ranges from a few kilometres to more than 65 kilometres. Boat excursions and adventures on river Krka
Without the Krka there would be no Dolenjska as it is today, since the river provides refuge for numerous animal and plant species. It is emphasized by the disappearing legacy of bygone water-mills, preserved wooden bridges, numerous castles and settlements on its banks; Novo mesto was formed around one of the most distinctive of its bends. If you would like to get to know the fun side of Dolenjska then go for a ride on the river with Rudolf s raft and have a sip of the local wine speciality, Cviček. Otočec Castle and Otočec Golf Course is one of the must-sees of the region of Dolenjska, located only a stone s throw from Novo mesto. Situated on an islet in the middle of the Krka River, the castle building, together with its park, paints one of the most picturesque images in the country and is a prominent cultural and natural monument. Today the castle, restored to its original Gothic and Renaissance splendour, houses one of the most outstanding hotels in Slovenia Otočec Castle Hotel that will impress even the most discerning of the travellers. Otočec is an excellent starting point for many outdoor activities as well as for sightseeing excursions. Novo mesto, capital of Dolenjska, sightseeing, boat tour, shopping Take a walk past the famous fountain on the Main Square, visit the Dolenjska Museum and Jakčev dom (Jakac House), enjoy the veduta of Breg and the dreamy Krka River underneath. Local producers
Applevinegar Kočevje primeval forest Their tree volume exceeds 1000 cubic metres per hectare. Come and meet the ancient trees and their queen a more than 500-year-old fir tree, 160 cm in diameter, reaching the height of 51 m and the girth of 580 cm. Farm tourism: Lodge Novak, Homestead Matjaž Picnic on forest cleaning, 300 m from hotel, picnic dinner, events
Otočec Adventure Park The range is composed of 4 unique tracks with 46 different climbing adventures. Each visitor can decide by himself / herself which adventure track he / she would like to overcome within 2 to 3 hours. Pleterje Carthusian Monastery is the only operating Carthusian Monastery in Slovenia today. You can explore its history which left a strong cultural mark on these places with the help of multivision. The monks in Pleterje make highly valued produce by cultivating orchards, vineyards and farming. The produce can be bought in their monastery shop. Bled, Bohinj, Gorenjska region Postojna Cave Karst cave system with the total length of 20,570 metres promises an unforgettable adventure. The world of stalagmites and stalactites and rare species of cave animals was created by the Pivka River. Proofs found here suggest that this world was visited as early as in the 13th century. Today Postojna Cave together with the famous Predjama Castle, magnificent, defiant, mysterious and impregnable castle that has been perched up in the middle of a vertical cliff for more than 700 years, is the most visited tourist cave in Europe.
Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, sightseeing, boat tour, shopping Regardless of which of our destinations you choose, you will be within an hour's drive from the lively Slovene capital which is a popular tourist destination. Explore the main city sights for yourself, go shopping or stop in at one of its excellent restaurants. In summer, sit and enjoy refreshments in one of numerous bars by the river Ljubljanica, and feel the holiday spirit of the city that shines with a thousand lights in winter. Istrian Countryside Slovene Istria surprises a lot of people with its rich offer. This small piece of world comprises salt pans, extraordinary vegetation, cosmopolitan tourist offer and historical monuments. The outskirts of Koper, Izola and Piran offer numerous sightseeing points, pleasant villages, hills decorated with vineyards and little churches. Explore its cultural heritage and try authentic Istrian dishes. Different sport activities: Fitness studio Work out on the latest devices on your own, with the help of a personal trainer or according to a professionally prepared individual programme. Cardio training A workout on cardio devices with the help of a personal trainer. We recommend you do cardiac testing prior to cardio training in order to determine the anaerobic threshold.
Pilates An all-inclusive workout with the emphasis on the inaccessible, smaller and poorly developed muscles helps improve posture, strengthens cardiovascular system, improves physical fitness and coordination and enables better self-awareness by strengthening all the muscles. PACE exercisevpace is a fun, circuit group exercise programme with upbeat music that quickly and safely changes your body shape. PACE alternates workout on hydraulic resistance machines with step aerobics resulting in burning fat, increased endurance and strengthened cardiovascular system. The workout is carried out at Balnea Wellness Centre at Dolenjske Toplice Spa. Water aerobics Water aerobics is a fun and pleasant workout in the pool for people of all ages. The underwater workout, guided by an instructor, activates all the muscles, increases endurance, strength and coordination, and improves joint and muscle flexibility. Tennis A game with more than two thousand years of tradition is popular among the young as well as the young-at-heart. 4 tennis courts await you in the woods at Dolenjske Toplice Spa. Nordic walking Nordic walking is a comprehensive and safe outdoor activity. It strengthens respiratory and cardiovascular system and reduces tension in the neck and shoulders resulting in better posture. Several muscle groups actively participate during the workout which increases heart rate and doesn t cause any additional pressure on the knee and subtalar joint, hips or spine. Snowshoeing You can try out snowshoeing in the cold winter days provided there is snow. Walking over the snow with the help of snowshoes which prevent sinking deep in the snow will definitely warm you up. Snowshoes are simply adjusted onto your hiking boots and off you go enjoy the unspoilt nature.