Smarjeske Toplice Things to do

Spa Town
The town of Smarjeske Toplice is located at an elevation of 169 metres in a beautiful nature setting, surrounded by thick forests and lush meadows. It is most famous for being one of Slovenia's fifteen renowned spa towns, one of only three in the Dolenjska region. The town boasts an outdoor pool made wholly out of wood as well as advanced top-class wellness and health facilities. Visitors are spoiled for choice between the modern, high-class treatments on offer and the natural splendour of the local countryside.

Spa treatments
Slovenia's spa towns offer superb medical services and innovative beauty treatments, including preventive and alternative health programmes as well as experiences tailored for relaxation and boosting self-confidence. Smarjeske Toplice is amongst the best with its cutting-edge facilities, a signature wooden outdoor pool built above a natural thermal spring, plus more indoor and outdoor swimming pools and saunas. simply feel great.

Local countryside
The terrain around Smarjeske Toplice is ripe for exploration, with the town located near the Kolpa Valley and the forested Kočevski Rog mountain range. Hikers are spoilt for choice, though if heading into the more thickly forested areas it's advisable to stick to the established trails – the local fauna includes brown bear as well as wolves, lynx, boar and red deer. Famous landmarks are the Veliki Rog peak (at 1099m elevation) which offers a viewing tower, and the Queen of Rog fir tree – a magnificent sight at five hundred years of age and stretching fifty metres in height.

Kolpa Valley
The Kolpa Valley – named for the 120m long river which winds through it – is less isolated, forming Slovenia's border with Croatia. This area of the country is ideal for driving and cycling expeditions and offers plenty of great picnic spots. Guided hikes are also available. The river itself is popular among adventure sport enthusiasts with kayaking and rafting among the activities on offer, and during the summer bathers and swimmers flock to it.

Dolenjska
The capital of the Dolenjska region is the famous historical city of Novo Mesto, a centrepiece of the region's renowned wine industry. The city is rich in culture and architecture and visitors can also explore its vineyards and wine cellars, where local wines like the light red Cvivek can be sampled. Novo Mesto is just a short trip away from Smarjeske Toplice by bus, bike or car.

Sports & Other Activities
In addition to the cycling, hiking, kayaking, hydrospeed and rafting opportunities available in the surrounding countryside, the town of Smarjeske Toplice offers tennis, a volleyball court, table tennis, a mini golf course and even a football pitch.