December is a month known for a joyous atmosphere enjoyed at every step. However, it can also be quite stressful, as there is a flood of events, pre-New Year’s Eve events, and holiday shopping. Avoid the rush and truly relax during the holidays by spending them in Slovenia’s spas. Take a look at a few treatments and experiences that can improve the last few days of the old year.
Treat yourself to some goodies at Thermana Laško in December, where unique honey-based dishes and wellness stories based on more than 120 years old tradition of beekeeping at Laško have been created and are just right for colder days. Indulge in honey massages and baths and detoxify your body with honey. Before entering the saunas, enjoy a honey scrub or a scrub with another indispensable holiday ingredient – cinnamon sugar.
Treat your palate to the specialty of the house – Laška Medenka pastry made of locally produced honey and to other goodies from the range of Okusiti Laško (The Taste of Laško) local brand products. Try some Popotni Menih (Travelling Monk) tea produced by the local Kozmus farm, accompanied by the house dessert – the Festive Dome – meant to evoke Thermana's prominent glass dome. Other sweet treats that are worth trying include Damascus rose jelly, which the famous poet Anton Aškerc brought from his trip to Constantinople.
This year, Terme Čatež is most proud of its new Wellness Riviera, which, extending over 1000 square metres impresses visitors with six different saunas, a relaxarium, intimate booths with heated benches, cold and warm foot baths, and a variety of massage pools. You can continue relaxing in the lounge corner with water beds, an ice fountain and a drinks and fruit corner.
This does not go without visiting the winter Thermal Riviera, an attractive water park where you can enjoy a romantic night swim with special lighting effects and a view of the starry sky on weekends. There is certainly no room for boredom at Terme Čatež. In December, the attractive mini golf course will be replaced by an ice rink, which attracts young and old ice skating enthusiasts every year.
As charming as the Advent season might be, it can also be quite stressful with all its events, celebrations, surprises, and gift shopping for your loved ones; so, don't forget about yourself. Terme Olimia will treat you to a whole heap of culinary and wellness events during the holiday season. There is no doubt that you will find your peace and relaxation in the unique ambiance of Wellness Orhidelia. The finishing touch to your relaxation will be the December treats such as the Sauna Show with masters of air swirling in the saunas, the Sound Day and the Selfness Day.
In addition, you will be able to enjoy culinary highlights such as the Sparkling Wine Soiree at the Lipa Restaurant, which is one of the few gluten-free restaurants in Slovenia, and the Christmas Symphony – Sunday brunch at the Sotelia Wellness Hotel. During December, children can take part in holiday workshops, dance, watch performances for children, embark on a walk through the area with Oli the lion, and go ice skating at the nearby ice rink.
Boost your skin's glow in a pampering session in Terme 3000 at Moravske Toplice Indulge in a special full body brushing treatment, the perfect treat during cold winter days, and a facial treatment with oxygen for extreme skin hydration that will make your skin glow. While parents enjoy themselves at the wellness centres, other workers will entertain children in workshops for making decorations, at holiday dancing courses and for photo sessions next to the Christmas trees. And since there are no real holidays without sweet treats, you and your loved ones simply must indulge in the chef's holiday desserts such as the Chef's Mousse, the Strawberry Wave and the Charlotte Pear. The holiday spirit will be strengthened by a concert of Christmas carols.
Why visit Terme Zreče in December? Because a lot will be going on, because you can indulge in top-notch pampering, because you will feel like home in the warm and homely festive atmosphere, and because you can visit the Rogla ski resort on the way for some skiing and other fun on the slopes. Children will be kept busy in holiday workshops, and while adults will take part in herbalist and oenological workshop events. Together, you will make an apple strudel from apples grown in near Podpohorje and embark with lanterns on an evening tour to the nearby lake. If your route takes you to Rogla, you should absolutely visit the new Mašinžaga Park and descend down the flying slide – a wintry adrenaline attraction for all generations. Couples will enjoy the romance of a Christmas fairy tale at Wellness Idila, where a scented bath, a festive massage and a visit to a private Finnish sauna will be awaiting them.
Would you like to look your best when ringing in the New Year? Then indulge in regeneration and rejuvenation programmes at Terme Ptuj in December. Aestheticians at the wellness Valens Augusta will ensure your skin's youthful appearance with renowned cosmetics brands. And while you indulge in your treatment, your children can learn how to make Christmas decorations and bake cookies. The arrival of Santa Claus, the creation of a unique board game and a Christmas good night story will add the finishing touch. The whole family will also be able to learn more about the "Windmill of Health" in the thermal park, where you will be introduced to effective ways of calming down, recharging your batteries and thus taking care of your well-being during the holidays.
In order to cope with all the events and obligations of December, make sure that you are in good shape and robust health. At the Radenci Health Resort, your well-being and health will be taken care of, among other things, with fango wraps, which positively impact blood circulation, relieve pain and reduce tension in the body. Immerse yourself in a bubbly embrace in the famous mineral bath, which, among other things, enhances the body's immunity and alleviates many health problems related to poor blood circulation. Children will be visited by Santa during the holiday season, make a wishing tree for 2024 with the wonderful staff, treat themselves to healthy holiday drinks and learn how to make such drinks themselves.
The festive spirit will be high at Terme Krka. Indulge in unique holiday rituals and treatments. Indulging in a Christmas massage using special Christmas oil and a golden massage with golden oil is particularly worthwhile. You will also be able to feel the festive atmosphere in the saunas with luxurious relaxation rituals. In this way, you will feel festive relaxation wrapped in the scent of mountain herbs, essential oils of cinnamon and orange... Conjure up your own relaxing Christmas fairy tale at the Terme Šmarješka and Dolenjska Toplice spas, and at Strunjan's seaside Talaso resort.
This year, make sure that you and your loved ones spend your holidays relaxing in Slovenia’s spas. Take care of your health and well-being by enjoying treatments in wellness centres and let loose at parties by thermal pools. Complement your holiday getaway by enjoying winter fun in nearby ski centres, and visit nearby cities with holiday decorations.
Forms of pampering in Slovenia, which should be added to your list!
Visit indoor water parks of Slovenia's thermal resorts and explore their attractions for the whole family.
Relax in special saunas across Slovenia.
Comprehensive body detoxification programmes for well-being.
Enter the world of beauty and health at Slovenian spas.
Feel the warmth of the December fairy-tale in the festively decorated towns of Slovenia.
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