Thermal spas, or Terme as they are called in Slovene, are one of Slovenia’s most appealing features and a large and very important component of the tourism industry in the country. There is nothing quite as relaxing as visiting a thermal spa, where warm, healing waters send good health shooting through your body. Thermal spas can restore your spirit whilst they renew your skin, hair and overall well-being.
Spa and wellness tourism has a very long tradition in Slovenia, dating back to at least 1228 when the Dolenjske Toplice thermal baths were first mentioned in written sources. Currently, there are 15 thermal spas and resorts in the country, the vast majority of them in the eastern half of Slovenia. They offer curative and preventative health programmes, aqua-parks, beauty parlours, gyms, recreational facilities and more.
Thermal spas in Slovenia also have their own accommodation, ranging from ultra-modern hotels to holiday homes and even camping and glamping sites.
Thermal spas are usually located in wonderfully scenic locations and are a fantastic place to rest and unwind. What’s more, a trip to the spa is perfect for any time of year. So, why not include a visit to a thermal spa in your Slovenia itinerary?
Below you’ll find details (in no particular order) of some of the best and most notable thermal spas in Slovenia and the services they offer.
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Overall Rating: 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. |
Overall Rating: Terme 3000 is one of the newest thermal spas in Slovenia, located in Moravske Toplice in the far northeastern corner of Slovenia. The indoor section has four pools split over two levels plus a sauna area, cafe and a wading pool for babies and toddlers. It is open year round and was recently fully renovated. The outdoor section features seven pools and eight water slides, including the fastest in Slovenia and fourth fastest in Europe. This outdoor section is geared towards families with children and is open from June to September. |
Overall Rating: Terme Catez is the largest and possibly the most popular thermal bath complex and spa in Slovenia. It boasts a range of therapeutic and leisure facilities, from an enormous water park which includes over 12,000 square metres of water surface area of indoor and outdoor thermal pools and attractions, to wellness centre, saunas, three hotels, and huge campground. |