Podcetrtek is a lovely small town that lies in the heart of Kozjansko & Obsotelje, a very scenic but still undiscovered hilly region in the far eastern part of Slovenia.
Podcetrtek is best known for its thermal water, spas and wellness, so the number one reason to visit Podcetrtek is the relaxation at the Terme Olimia thermal spa.
Podcetrtek Photo Gallery
A beautiful picture gallery containing 10 high resolution photos of Podcetrtek taken by tourists and amateur photo enthusiasts who have visited this lovely small spa town in eastern Slovenia.
Roundabout with flowers in Podcetrtek. Image by Daniel Thornton / CC BY 2.0
Looming overhead Podcetrtek is a castle, which is one of the oldest castles in Slovenia and gives a historical mark to the place. Image by Dejan Danailov / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
The vast Renaissance style Podcetrtek Castle, atop a hill to the northwest of town. Image by Miran Hladnik / CC BY-SA 2.5 si
Typical houses in Podcetrtek. Image by Daniel Thornton / CC BY 2.0
View of the beautiful countryside in Podcetrtek. Image by Daniel Thornton / CC BY 2.0
View of the countryside in Podcetrtek. Image by Daniel Thornton / CC BY 2.0
The town’s name Podcetrtek is very hard to pronounce for foreign tourists and comes from the Slovenian word for Thursday – the day the market took place. Image by Daniel Thornton / CC BY 2.0
The fountain that graces the roundabout in Podcetrtek. Image by Daniel Thornton / CC BY 2.0
A beautiful garden in Podcetrtek. Image by Daniel Thornton / CC BY 2.0
An this is how Podcetrtek looked almost a century ago. Image by Vekoslav Kramarič
 Podcetrtek is a charming small town on Slovenia’s eastern border with Croatia in Obsotelj, the heart of Kozjansko, where most people come to relax at the Terme Olimia thermal spa. |
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 Overall Rating:  09/10 (Highly Recommended)The Olimje Monastery is located in the hamlet of Olimje, just southwest of the spa village of Podcetrtek. It consists of a southeast and southwest wing with oval towers in the corners. Besides the impressive external appearance of the building, the key attractions are the incredible golden altar from 1675 and a very interesting pharmacy which dates back to the 17th century and still produces medicines via natural sources. |
 Overall Rating: 09/10 (Superb)Terme Olimia is one of the largest thermal spas in Slovenia, located in Podcetrtek in the far eastern corner of Slovenia, near the Croatian border, roughly halfway between Slovenia's capital Ljubljana and Croatia's capital Zagreb. It consists of two wellness areas (Family Wellness Termalija and Wellness Orhidelia) which are open year round and were recently fully renovated, a water park named Thermal Park Aqualuna which is open in the summer months from June to September, a spa named Armonia, and a health centre named Olimia. |
| The accommodation options in Podcetrtek can be divided into four main categories: hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, and self catering apartments. |
 Podcetrtek is an endearing village on Slovenia's eastern border with Croatia, where most people come to escape from the stress of daily life and unwind at the Terme Olimia thermal spa. With Podcetrtek being a small village, there are only a couple of hotels there. Find out which are the ones that we recommend and why. |
 Podcetrtek guest houses are a type of accommodation that provides inexpensive lodging to the tourists. They are very similar to bed and breakfasts with reasonable rates for the rooms. They are typically houses that have been exclusively converted into guesthouses for travelers and have very limited staff - usually the owner and family members. |
 For the budget-conscious tourist who enjoys cooking, Podcetrtek's self catering apartments offer a nice combination of independence and practicality. Self catering gives you the freedom to create the meals you want, which is especially useful for those who need to stick to specific diets. It means you’re not obligated to eat breakfast at set times like in hotels or bed and breakfasts, and provides the flexibility to come and go as you please. |
 Podcetrtek bed and breakfasts are an inexpensive and relaxing alternative to a classic hotel. Typical bed and breakfasts in Podcetrtek are private homes with fewer than four bedrooms, and they usually offer a delicious breakfast with lots of choice and variety for guests, but don't serve other meals. |