Dolenjske Toplice

Description:

If you drive from Ljubljana along the picturesque Krka Valley, a totally different world suddenly opens up to you at Soteska. The Dolenjske Toplice Basin (Topliška kotlina) which emerges is surrounded by the low vineyard-covered hills and vineyard cottages of Dolenjska and the mysterious Kočevski Rog on the right. In the midst of the basin lies the town of Dolenjske Toplice. It was named after its thermal spring (37 - 38 ºC), which gave a special seal to the development of the town and its surroundings.
Dolenjske Toplice is a spa town and known for its thermal baths, which were established in 1658 by the Counts of Auersperg.
The town started to develop into a balneological rehabilitation centre, which today offers a raft of relaxing and recreational activities. Without a doubt, the new relaxation and spa complex is of interest to the tourist; and the Balnea centre offers its visitors the highest degree of relaxation and accumulation of positive energy. Besides the health-resort complex, the municipality boasts a rich natural and cultural heritage. The town has many historical, architectural and Dinarian-Karst points of interest and also offers sport activities including bicycling and hiking.