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A thermal spa in the dreamy Podčetrtek (Windisch Landsberg) was the inspiration for this book. The municipality consists of 26 villages and hamlets and is located in the historical region of Lower Styria (Štajerska).

The area around Podčetrtek exudes something homely and familiar. Everywhere you meet friendly people, there are quaint inns and historically interesting excursion destinations.

Arrival

Atomske Toplice Hotel

Coming from Vienna and Graz, you reach the "Atomske Toplice Hotel" station via Celje or Grobelno. The thermal spa stop is directly opposite the hotel complex. If

traveling via Celje, you also have the opportunity to use the stopover for a visit to the enchanting city.

Connections

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Historic Southern Railway - Südbahn

The Historic Southern Railway (Südbahn)

Today, the term Southern Railway applies to the ÖBB routes from Vienna via Graz to Spielfeld-Straß and from Bruck an der Mur via Klagenfurt to Tarvis. Ideas and concepts for a Southern Railway were already developed in 1829. Even then, people were aware of the importance of a direct connection from Vienna to the Adriatic. Since there were significant topographical obstacles on the route, it was realized in stages. As early as 1849, one could travel by train from Vienna to

Ljubljana. To cross the Semmering, one still had to change to the stagecoach. The first standard-gauge mountain railway in Europe, the Semmering Railway planned by Carl von Ghega, was opened to traffic in 1854. This impressive section of the Southern Railway has been a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site since 1998.

The Vienna - Trieste route was opened in 1857. The evening edition of the Austrian-Imperial Vienna Newspaper, (No. 169) from Monday, July 27, 1857, contained the following article: "From the Imperial-Royal Governorship Presidency in Trieste to the Imperial-Royal Ministries of the Interior and Commerce. Trieste, July 27.

His Imperial-Royal Apostolic Majesty arrived here happily this morning at 10 o'clock, opening the Ljubljana-Trieste railway line, and most graciously deigned to perform the ceremonial laying of the ﬁnal stone, after which Their Highest Majesty proceeded to the Highest lodging quarters amid the jubilation of the population."

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The Hotels

Wellnesshotel Sotelia

Olimia Congress Center

It is completely normal for the Olimia Thermal Spa that the congress center also meets the highest demands. In the Sotelia, there are five combinable rooms, in the Breza one room, and two halls in the Rosa.

The Olimia Congress Center can accommodate conferences with up to 800 people. For exhibitions, concerts, and sports events, there is an event hall opposite the entrance to the grounds.

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Aparthotel Rosa

94 Apartments with 345 beds

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The complex consists of 25 houses, in which apartments for two to five people are offered depending on needs. The equipment of the apartments meets international standards and offers, in addition to a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, telephone, and underfloor heating.

As is usual in a small village, there are some shops, an inn, and a café on the "village square." Live music is offered in the evening.

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Village Lipa

25 Houses

136 Apartments with 541 Beds

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Tent S with 248 sq ft (23 m²)

Tent M with 377 sq ft (35 m²)

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HOLIDAY HOMES IN CAMP NATURA

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Surroundings

GOSTINSTVO, HALER D.O.O. Olimje 6 3254 Podčetrtek

About 3 km from the Olimia Thermal Spa is the Haler Hof. With 160 seats in the restaurant and an additional 50 seats on the covered terrace, larger groups are also welcome at Haler Hof. From the own brewery come light and dark beer. The natural yeast beer is brewed according to an old German recipe. At Haler Hof, the beer can be enjoyed on tap.

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Haler Brewery

Amon Olimje Olimje 24 3254 Podčetrtek

One of the sports attractions for visitors to the region is a small and fine 9hole golf course in Olimje. If you want to improve your handicap or simply immerse yourself in this relaxing sport, two pros are available: Bogdan Palovšnik and Nikola Smoljenović

As early as 2004, the golf course was awarded by the Slovenian Golf Association as the friendliest facility in the country.

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Amon Olimje

KOČA PRI ČAROVNICI

Olimje 104 3254 Podčetrtek

The Witch's Hut

Just one kilometer from Olimje Monastery hides the Land of Fairy Tales and Fantasy (KOČA PRI ČAROVNICI).

In 1967, the Tončka Hut was built by Jože Brilej, his wife Vida, and daughters Dušica and Mojca. In 1990, the Land of Fairy Tales and Fantasy was created. Since 1992, the street train also stops at this popular excursion destination.

The facility is closed in bad weather.

Borut Ježovnik Sp Olimje 90 3254 Podčetrtek

On the Hirschalm, in addition to the Jelenov Greben inn, you can find the delicatessen Zlata skrinjica and the wine cellar "Star' ata", which is dedicated to Ivan Admon, the grandfather of the host Borut Ježovnik.

In the wine cellar, guests can participate in various wine tastings. The rustically furnished inn offers space for up to 350 people. Particularly pleasant is the smell of freshly baked bread that wafts through the restaurant.

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Deer Meadow

Cerkev Device Marije na Pesku Slake 34 3254 Podčetrtek

Mary in the Sand

The late Gothic church of the Holy Virgin Mary in the Sand sits on a small hill above a picturesque rural cemetery and is visible from afar.

The mighty early Baroque octagonal bell tower with a steep conical roof is very striking and gives the building a special note. The colorful buttresses at the corners of the nave round off the imposing and unique appearance of the house of God.

Monastery and Pharmacy

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Minoritski samostan

Olimje 82

3254 Podčetrtek

Just a few kilometers from the Olimia Thermal Spa lies the beautifully restored Baroque Church of the Assumption of Mary and the Minorite Monastery. The monastery was originally a castle belonging to Count Attems.

On the ground floor of the south tower hides an invaluable jewel: an old monastery pharmacy with fantastic frescoes. The pharmacy dates from the years 1663 to 1783.

Syncerus doo Olimje 61 3254 Podčetrtek

Alfonz Videtič worked as a chocolatier in Vienna until 1915 at the turn of the century. The shortage of raw materials for chocolate production that prevailed in the first years of the last century led to the cessation of his activity.

In 1990, his descendants revived the chocolate tradition and began producing and selling fine chocolate in the Olimje Chocolate Factory.

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Olimje Chocolate Shop

History

The Castle

It can be assumed that as early as 1050, a fortress stood on the site of today's monastery. Over time, Saint Hemma of Gurk was also one of the owners of the estate. A building at this location was first mentioned in documents in 1208. Count Hans Erasmus von Tattenbach converted the building into a Renaissancestyle castle.

Over a hundred years later, in 1663, a monastery was established for the Pauline monks from Croatian Lepoglava. In 1782, Emperor Franz Joseph II dissolved

the monastery and founded a parish. The building and lands later passed into the possession of the Count von Attems. Due to the high tax burden (taxes were calculated on window areas), the count had two wings of the monastery demolished.

In recent decades, the monastery has been in the hands of the Minorites.

The Pharmacy

Garden of Medicinal Herbs

The Kozjansko region is known for its untouched nature and many medicinal plants. The monks have created a botanical garden where over 200 different medicinal herbs are grown. Each plant is described in Slovenian and Latin. Following the motto "For every illness, a healing flower grows," the medical purposes and diseases to be treated for each plant are explained. Access to the garden is free.

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(Vers. 26.0)

This e-book was made possible through the kind support of the regional tourist ofﬁces and the OBB. German proofreading and editorial: Martin Andergassen.

References

Text, videos and photos by Rudolf J. Strutz unless otherwise stated. Timetables and travel information: OBB

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