Celtic Horoscope and Kneipp Park

3240 Šmarje pri Jelšah
Open all the time
+386 31 420 653
tic@smarje.si

The Celtic Horoscope is located in four locations in Šmarje. It includes tree species that were revered by the Druids. The Kneipp Park consists of functional units composed of therapeutic elements. The layout is the result of incorporating three elements: movement, rest, and phytotherapy. You can freely combine different park elements, and information on their use is provided on informational boards.

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Rafov rov

Babna Gora 7, 3223 Loka pri Žusmu
By appointment
+386 31 878 211
berta.articek@gmail.com

The underground world of Babna Gora was carved out by Rafael Artiček, creating his own tunnel, known as Rafov rov. Beneath the vineyards, he excavated two rooms over a length of approximately 35 meters, featuring a bar counter and a barrel, as well as the Srčeva dama room. Rafael Artiček, along with his son and assistant, started digging the tunnel over 20 years ago, sometimes spending 10 to 12 hours a day inside. He successfully created an **earth house and a wine cellar. The underground space is constantly evolving, with new additions being made. They offer guided tours of the entire tunnel, showcasing its various chambers.

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Gorska Roža Herbal Farm

Pečica 44, 3241 Podplat
By appointment
+386 41 873 094
zeliscna.gorskaroza@gmail.com

At the Gorska Roža Herbal Farm, you can see how herbs are cultivated and how their products are made. The herbs are grown in an environmentally friendly way—naturally, without mineral fertilizers or pesticides. The fields are manually cultivated, the harvest is hand-picked, and the herbs are carefully cleaned of fallen, dead, and damaged parts. The plants are dried naturally or in a dedicated herb dryer. The dried herbs are not ground but are hand-cut or crushed. This method does not produce large quantities of herbs, but it ensures exceptional quality. These carefully cultivated, cleaned, and well-preserved herbs await your attention, ready to serve you and be used with love.

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Kozjansko Park

Podsreda 45, 3257 Podsreda
Mon–Fri (for booked groups also on weekends and holidays) 7 AM – 3 PM
+386 3 800 71 00
kozjanski-park@kp.gov.si

Nature and wildlife lovers will find paradise here. The landscape is covered with flowering meadows, orchards, vineyards, and streams. Explore archaeological sites, pilgrimage churches, majestic castles, and medieval towns, and let your imagination run wild.

Enjoy a juicy Kozjansko apple from the region’s historic apple orchards. The apple will accompany you everywhere—whether as a snack in the form of dried apple slices, a glass of homemade juice, or a peaceful moment in nature while chasing the perfect photography shot among the dry meadows and orchards. The experience culminates at the Kozjansko Apple Festival, where, in addition to apples, you’ll find other local, healthy, and organic products.

Kozjanski Park is the heart of the Kozjansko and Obsotelje Biosphere Reserve, which has been part of the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) program since 2010. The MAB program recognizes biosphere reserves as models for achieving a sustainable balance between biodiversity conservation and human development, while preserving cultural heritage.

People live Kozjanski Park, making this landscape feel like a way of life—more authentic than in similar parks.

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Boč Landscape Park

Boč
Open 24/7
+386 3 581 44 14
info@turizem-rogaska.si

Boč is one of the last peaks of the Karavanke mountain range before it transitions into the Pannonian Plain. One of its special features is the protected habitat of the Pasqueflower (Pulsatilla grandis), a rare steppe plant that in Slovenia survives in only four locations.

The slopes of Boč are an ideal starting point for exploring nature, hiking, and cycling or simply enjoying a day of nature photography. More information is available at the Boč Information Center (advance booking required).

Donačka Gora
Climb the oldest mountain trail in Slovenia, explore one of the last (beech) primeval forests in Central Europe, and discover the only known hidden habitat of Juvan’s houseleek (Sempervivum juvanii) in the world!

From the mountain, you can even take to the skies like the witches of old—but instead of a broomstick, you’ll be soaring with a paraglider.

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Royal Spring and Ignacij’s Spring

Spodnja Kostrivnica, 3250 Rogaška Slatina
+386 3 581 44 14
info@turizem-rogaska.si

Visit Spodnja Kostrivnica, home to two ethnological landmarks related to mineral water: Ignacij’s Spring and the Royal Spring, with the latter being particularly fascinating.

The restored Royal Spring is located by the Drevenišek Stream in Spodnja Kostrivnica, beneath Boč Hill. It was carved into solid rock in 1857 and deepened in 1872 to a depth of 24 meters. Its entrance diameter is 72 cm, expanding to 115 cm at the bottom.

The spring is surrounded by a distinctive wooden octagonal pavilion, featuring some of its original oak pillars and a copper roof. A mechanical piston pump, installed at a depth of 20 meters, was used to draw water and has also been restored.

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Pavilijon kaktej

Cerovec pod Bočem 22a, 3250 Rogaška Slatina
Tue, Thu, Fri 9 AM – 4 PM, Sat 9 AM – 12 PM
Mon, Wed, Sun: closed
+386 3 812 15 60, +386 40 232 178
vrtnarstvo.rogaska@gmail.com

The **Cactus Pavilion** is a unique collection of over 7,000 cacti and succulents from around the world, carefully gathered and curated by Mr. Zvonko Čoh for more than 40 years. This collection is considered one of the richest in Europe. Here, you will find a variety of unique specimens, from the oldest to the smallest cacti, as well as many cacti with unusual shapes.

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Čar vrta

Predenca 30, 3240 Šmarje pri Jelšah
by appointment
May–October
+386 31 764 427
nada.vreze@amis.net

Beneath a more than a century-old linden and walnut tree, next to the Church of St. Roch above Šmarje pri Jelšah, stands a house that is at least two centuries old. Behind it, on the sunny southern side, lies a magical garden with breathtaking views of the Kozjansko countryside.

In the garden, you can take a guided walk among numerous species of ornamental perennials and trees, many of which have medicinal and aromatic properties. Come and experience the garden with all your senses, and let your visit fill your soul with tranquility.

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