Welcome to the Slovenian land of castles!

There are more than 150 castles and manors in Slovenia, scattered all around the country. Many have been eroded by the ravages of time, while some of them have been given another chance and today they live a new life – as museums, galleries and even hotels. Castles are the most common in Posavje, which is why this region is called the Slovenian land of castles. There are nine well preserved castles in the region, as well as some that are now only ruins, although these are also of interest due to their exciting past.

The magnificent castles tell stories of their own, which together make up a unique potpourri of cultural heritage experiences. Embark on a journey into the past and experience the charm of the present between the mighty walls of Posavje castles.

Castles from a fairy tale

The castles of Posavje dominate the landscape between the rivers of Mirna, Sava, Krka and Sotla. They have been part of our nation’s cultural heritage for more than a thousand years, telling stories about the lives of residents, intertwined with stories told by travellers who passed through. Get to know some of the best preserved castles in Posavje.

The Royal Seven

Experience the charm of the castles of Posavje in a special way. Your castle journey starts with a virtual experience of castles in a digital castle chamber in the Terme Čatež spa. While visiting individual castles you can make a stopover in selected restaurants and taverns where you will be served a nobleman's lunch.

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Stations of the Royal Seven journey

Each castle awaits you with their stories and experiences, which will be imprinted deeply into your memory.

Even more experiences of the castle heritage of Posavje

Each of the castles of Posavje offers its own experience and stories. Tie them up into an unforgettable bouquet with additional experiences of the castles and their stories.

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Digital castle chamber of the castles of Posavje

There’s a wealth of castles in Posavje and if you don’t have enough time to visit all of them, now you can visit at least some of them in one place! Enter the digital castle chamber in the Terme Čatež spa, where you can admire 3D models of seven magnificent castles of Posavje, including those that have been eroded by the ravages of time. In addition to this, you can also see internal captures of castles in the form of point clouds, 360-degree pictures and a video.

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A cycling experience of castle stories

Combine exploring the rich cultural history of the castles of Posavje with spending active free time outdoors. Take a ride among the castles on a bicycle and make stopovers in some of them. They will win you over with their stories and legends, museum collections, wine cellars and many more.

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Travel back to the time of court ladies and knights

Hop into a time machine and travel to the Medieval times, when the majority of castles in Slovenia were built. Discover their history and their life today through modern experiences.

Čatež and Posavje

A land of castles, wine growing hills and thermal spas

Čatež and Posavje

Čatež and Posavje

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Thermal Pannonian Slovenia

Pannonian Slovenia – a place to relax in natural spas, try prekmurska gibanica and meet the storks.

Thermal Pannonian Slovenia

Thermal Pannonian Slovenia

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Castles

Slovenia is full of castles, manors, fortresses, and fortification systems.

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Sleeping in castles

Accommodation where your special wishes are catered for.

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Create a fairy-tale atmosphere with a castle wedding

Exchange your vows at Slovenian castles and estates.

Create a fairy-tale atmosphere with a castle wedding

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Best tales and experiences of castles in historical towns

The tales of castles in historical Slovenian towns that inspire and welcome you to explore them.

Best tales and experiences of castles in historical towns

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