Health & wellness trip
Among thermal springs and green hills, you will find the place for your perfect vacation. Relax in the modern spa, pamper yourself with a unique wellness offer, enjoy the ultimate gastronomy and spend your time discovering the beauty and history of the Croatian Zagorje – a region that will leave you breathless.
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Croatian Zagorje is an oasis of preserved nature, clean air, greenery, and healthy thermal waters. In the scenic hill range, there is a whole array of spas, castles and manors, Roman roads, agrotourism spots, museums, churches, and trails for hiking, riding, and cycling. The beauty of the landscape, finely ruffled hills with mosaic forests, vineyards, Zagorje villages and fields, partially separated by river valleys, is unspeakable. The green hills of Zagorje offer relaxation, peace and a perfect getaway from the stressful life in the city.
Family-run rural farm offers the experience of tasting traditional dishes just like in medieval times
Before you start your trip, take a minute to get acquainted with the places you are about to visit.
Croatian Zagorje
Croatian Zagorje (Hrvatsko Zagorje) is a northwest region of Croatia. It includes areas around the cities of Krapina and Varaždin as well as the outskirts of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Rich in history and cultural heritage, Croatian Zagorje offers numerous medieval castles and fortifications, churches and archaeological sites that attract visitors and treasure numerous history tales as well as folk legends. Throughout history, when there was great danger from the Turks, many people rushed into the safe embrace of Zagorje. Most of the nobility moved to this region and started to build castles and fortifications there. Today Veliki Tabor and Trakošćan are the most famous ones.
Croatian Zagorje and its famous hills, called “Zagorski bregi”, attract and invite you to spend peaceful moments in nature. The region is also well known for its wine and culinary delicacies as well as for its many thermal springs known since Roman times.
The magical flavours of the past eras are sure to attract even the most demanding guests. Traditional Zagorje dishes and those created by combining the traditional and modern preparation methods using ingredients grown on the hills along the river Sutla are served straight from the fragrant kitchens and stove ovens on farms and restaurants.
Krapinske Toplice
Krapinske Toplice is a beautiful, well-arranged, quiet town, only 45 km far away from Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. It is surrounded by charming hills adorned with vineyards and traditional villages. Famous for its vine and traditional cuisine, Krapinske Toplice became a popular place for vacations and tourists looking to experience life away from big cities, or simply to enjoy many wellness and spa treatments.
The water of Krapinske Toplice is rated as the 6th highest quality water in Europe, and it proves to be very favourable against rheumatism, spine diseases, neuromuscular disorders, diabetes with complications in joints, posttraumatic conditions before and after orthopedical, surgical and neurosurgical procedures on the musculoskeletal system of the body, heart diseases and peripheral vascular diseases, improving post-infarction and post-procedure conditions.
The colourful hills surrounding Krapinske Toplice are ideal for your stay in nature. Zagorje offers also many walking trails. You can choose between 3 basic routes in the “Walking ring of Krapinske Toplice”, depending on your physical condition: medical, recreative or trim path.
Medical path – walking these paths represents a pleasant walk, and an adequate choice of a program provides the return of some heart and vascular functions to patients as well as making a habit to maintain the current functions of working properly. People with health problems (cardiovascular disorders) can walk these paths but they are required to consult their physician before they go for a walk.
Recreative paths – paths are for free movement, relaxation, health maintenance and cardio-vascular diseases prevention.
Trim path – paths that are suitable for increasing body condition for healthy persons. Besides the exercise program, walking these paths helps to increase physical preparedness and to preserve strength.
There are numerous places that you can visit in your free time. The seaside is only 2 hours away, and you are only half an hour away from the country’s capital city, Zagreb.
Arrive at the village of Bednja in Hrvatsko Zagorje and check into your luxurious hotel. If you flew into Zagreb Airport, a transfer can be arranged upon request. Take advantage of your leisure time to explore the hotel’s wellness oasis, featuring a stainless steel heated indoor pool, whirlpool, Finnish and infrared saunas, steam room, and gym. Rent quality MTB bikes or Nordic poles for an outdoor adventure.
In the evening, indulge in an exclusive 5-course dinner at the hotel restaurant, renowned for its award-winning cuisine that fuses traditional Zagorje flavors with modern French and Italian influences. Drinks are not included. Enjoy your overnight stay in this serene setting.
Enjoy many wellness and spa treatments, but also indulge in wine and delicious local food
Start your day with a buffet breakfast before pampering yourself with a 60-minute 24K gold ritual. This luxurious treatment rejuvenates your skin, boosts collagen, and enhances elasticity.
In the afternoon, visit Marija Bistrica, Croatia’s largest sanctuary, known for its miraculous statue of Our Lady and its traditional gingerbread and wood products. Continue to a family farm renowned for its organic wines. Enjoy a tour, wine tasting, and a sample of local delicacies.
Next, explore Oršić Castle in Gornja Stubica, now a museum dedicated to the 1573 Peasants' Uprising. The castle grounds feature a monument to the uprising’s leader, Matija Gubec. Conclude your day with a traditional dinner at Vuglec Breg, a rural estate offering stunning views and authentic Zagorje cuisine. Return to the hotel for the night.
Begin with a Bio Vital breakfast served in your room, featuring homemade smoothies, protein pancakes, and fresh fruit. Embark on a private tour starting with the ruins of Cesargrad and the monument to the Croatian anthem. Experience the new canopy path offering unique views of nature.
Visit Kumrovec, an open-air museum showcasing traditional life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. See the family home of Josip Broz, former president of Yugoslavia, and explore the exhibits on local crafts and customs.
Continue to Veliki Tabor, a 15th-century castle with a tragic love story and stunning views from its hilltop location. End your tour at Grešna Gorica, a rural farm offering traditional Zagorje dishes in a medieval setting. Return to the hotel and, if desired, visit the nearby Aquae Vivae Water Park for a discounted rate.
Croatian Zagorje is famous for its vineyards and quality wines and you will taste some of the finest sorts
Enjoy a champagne breakfast in your room, featuring eggs Benedict, American pancakes, cheeses, caviar, fresh fruit, and more. Later, experience a thrilling helicopter flight simulation at the Heli Center Toplice. Participate in a "Caucasus rescue" mission and enjoy a 30-minute flight with an instructor, exploring different global destinations.
Back at the hotel, unwind with a 60-minute chocolate treatment, including peeling, massage, and mask. The luxurious treatment soothes stress, enhances circulation, and provides deep relaxation. Spend the night at the hotel, feeling rejuvenated.
Enjoy a 30-minutes flight in the Full Flight Simulator with a flight instructor
After a buffet breakfast, enjoy your remaining leisure time until check-out. If needed, transfer arrangements to Zagreb Airport or another departure point can be made upon request. Say goodbye to the enchanting region of Zagorje, enriched by its culture, history, and natural beauty.
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