Terme Olimia Unveil Family Hotel Vilinia as a New Generation of Family Tourism

Located in the green spa destination of Podčetrtek in eastern Slovenia, close to the Croatian border, Terme Olimia have unveiled the new Family Hotel Vilinia, marking a major new chapter for family tourism in Slovenia. Designed entirely around the needs of modern families, the hotel introduces 146 rooms, more than 1,000 square metres of play areas, and an exciting concept that combines accommodation, wellbeing, nature, play, and learning experiences.

A Hotel Designed Entirely for Families

Rather than creating a traditional children’s hotel, Terme Olimia envisioned a place where children can independently explore and play, while parents finally have the chance to truly relax. The concept is based on the idea of holidays without compromise — experiences that genuinely suit both children and adults. 

Family Hotel Vilinia represents the culmination of several years of planning and development. With the new opening, Terme Olimia has fully rounded off its family-focused offer connected to the popular Termalija Family Fun complex. For the first time in Slovenia, families can stay in a hotel designed exclusively for them, where every space and experience follows the rhythm of family life. 

At the same time, the wider destination continues to further segment its wellness offer. While Vilinia focuses on families, the renowned Wellness Orhidelia and Wellness Hotel Sotelia are strengthening their adults-only wellness experience, creating more tailored stays for different guest profiles. 

A Forest-Inspired World of Play and Exploration

The central story of Family Hotel Vilinia is inspired by the forest and nature. The hotel features more than 1,000 square metres of themed play areas spread across seven interactive playrooms based on the concept of learning through play. 

Children can explore animation spaces, a cinema, library areas, dedicated teen zones, and numerous age-adapted activities designed to encourage creativity, movement, imagination, and connection with nature. The concept allows children to independently discover the “world of Vilinia,” while parents are relieved from constantly organising the family schedule. 

Perfect Connection Between Hotel and Water Fun

One of the hotel’s most striking architectural features is a 150-metre-long panoramic glass corridor connecting the hotel directly with Termalija Family Fun. More than a simple passageway, the corridor creates an experience in itself, offering panoramic views and uninterrupted access between hotel rooms and the water complex regardless of weather conditions. 

Termalija Family Fun includes indoor pools, slides, and water attractions for children of all ages, while the summer season additionally brings access to the popular Aqualuna Thermal Park. 

A Major Investment for the Destination

The opening of Family Hotel Vilinia also represents an important milestone for Podčetrtek and the wider region. The investment creates new jobs, strengthens tourism infrastructure, and further positions the destination among Slovenia’s leading tourism centres. 

Developed in close cooperation with the local community, municipality, and regional companies, the project reflects a broader development vision for the destination rather than simply the opening of a new hotel. 

A New Benchmark for Family Holidays in Slovenia

With Family Hotel Vilinia, Terme Olimia are redefining family holidays in Slovenia by bringing together accommodation, wellbeing, play, learning, nature, and family connection into one integrated experience. As the destination describes it, Vilinia is a place where children explore the world through play — and where parents can finally breathe again. 

Discover top offer

This article is a result of an exciting partnership with The Association of Slovenian Natural Spas (SSNZ), of which Terme Olimia proudly holds membership. Serving as a unified platform, the association brings together top 12 Slovenian spas, which focus on utilizating natural therapeutic elements such as thermal waters, potable mineral waters, sea water, salt pan mud and more. The association leads the way in pioneering New Age tourism while upholding traditional standards of preventive and curative healthcare.

Source and photos: Terme Olimia

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