INCENTIVE BOOK in connection with natural & cultural heritage 2 INCENTIVE BOOK
This unique and attractive book presents green, unique, versatile, safe and yet undiscovered event programs between Upper Carniola and the Pannonian region of Slovenia.
Dear Guests!
Thank you for giving us the opportunity pres- INSTRUCTIONS ent to you our Incentive Book – a book where The Incentive Book includes programs that are all the most attractive activities and adven- obtainable through the whole year. The content tures within our diverse destinations are gath- is divided into three regional sections – Bled, ered in one place. Whether you prefer adren- Ptuj and the Pannonian region. aline, culinary or wellness experiences, you Each region offers programs sorted by can search for them in the Incentive Book. We experience categories: from adrenaline to hope that we can inspire you with some great active, cultural, culinary, historical and wellness. ideas on how to make your event an outstand- Every experience is briefly described and ing, unique and unforgettable experience for accompanied with useful information for the the participants. organisation of your event.
MICE team of Sava Hotels & Resorts
Legend
Adrenaline experiences Cultural experiences Historical experiences
Active experiences Culinary experiences Wellness experiences
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6 Straža Adventure Park
6 Thrill of rafting
7 Paddling on Lake Bled
7 Rowing with Olympians on Lake Bled
8 Straža ski slope with a view
8 Longest zipline in Europe
9 Biathlon shooting
9 Green mobility
10 FIT & FUN dining around Lake Bled
10 From villa to villa
11 Rikli’s Walk and Glamping
11 Bled ice rink with a view
12 Bled and the legends of its castle -
team building
12 Helicopter panorama
13 Bled Island experience – Potičnica
13 Cross-country skiing
14 Bled Castle and all its experiences
14 Live Gingerbread Museum
15 Chef’s table
15 Original Bled cream cake
»Kremšnita«
16 Liquor tasting at Bled castle Bled Sava Hotels Bled 6
Straža ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES
Adventure Park ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: A park of unique challenges. It is set up in the natural environment of trees. And this is what gives it a special allure. Healthily spend a day in nature with lots of fun for everyone. Charm factor: A fantastic, fun and active day outdoors in Bled Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: 20 – 100 participants Duration: 3 - 4 hours Provider: Pustolovski park Bled, www.pustolovski-park-bled.si Whereabouts: Straža, Bled
Thrill of rafting
ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Test the coordination of your team and experience the thrill of rafting over rapids on ACTIVE EXPERIENCES White-water adventure. Charm factor: Team building adventure in exciting waters Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Any Duration: cca 3 hours Provider: www.bled-rafting.si Whereabouts: Sava River and Sava Dolinska River 7
Paddling on Lake Bled
ADRENALINE Edutainment: The crew of the wooden tourist boat EXPERIENCES consists of four or five rowers. In addition to com- ACTIVE petitions between the crews, participants will expe- EXPERIENCES rience fun tasks or simply enjoy beautiful views and discover hidden corners of Bled Island. THINK LESS TO THINK MORE is the motto of this program, which is designed for entertainment, relaxation and to encourage interaction between your group members. Charm factor: Bled Island, guidance by Slovenian Olympians Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: 10 -100 Duration: 1 - 3 hours Provider: Janez Klemenčič insync s.p., www.insync.si Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia
Rowing with Olympi- ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES ans on Lake Bled ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Accompanied by Slovenian row- ing Olympians, participants will learn basic rowing skills in professional racing boats. Eight person crew demonstrates the balance between individual strength and team performance. The experience will allow your team to feel the phys- ical, mental and emotional aspects of working together - to move a boat efficiently and with speed. Charm factor: Strengthen your team spirit and experience an Olympic sport with Olympians Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: 7 – 50 participants Duration: 2.5 hours Provider: Janez Klemenčič insync s.p., www.insync.si Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia 8
Straža ski slope with ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES a view ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: While Bled is not a classic winter sports center, it still provides for those who enjoy skiing. Only a few minutes’ walk from the center of Bled both skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the Straža ski slope with a view of Lake Bled. Charm factor: Skiing with a view Favorable time: Winter Suitable for: Any Duration: From 9:00 -16:00 and 17:00-20:00 Provider: Infrastruktura Bled d.o.o., www.straza-bled.si Whereabouts: Straža, Bled
Longest zipline in Europe
Edutainment: On the largest ski jumping hill of Planica, the brand new zipline gives guests the ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES unique feeling of ski jumping. With the help of the steepest zipline descent in the world, guests can fly over the Planinca jumping hill, just like the world jumping elite. A breath-taking 566 meter descent with a height difference of 185 meters and heart pounding speeds of 85 km/h provide guests with a pure adrenaline rush. Charm factor: Adrenaline rush of flying over the world’s biggest ski jumping hill Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 60 Duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours Provider: intours DMC, Slovenia & Croatia, www.intours-dmc.com Whereabouts: Planica 9
ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES
Biathlon shooting ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: Biathlon, which combines cross- country skiing and rifle shooting, is a great way to test how guests handle pressure and stress. After a round of freestyle cross-country skiing, the shoot- ing takes place under professional supervision, with a low caliber sports rifle on a specially prepared bi- athlon shooting range. In winter months the biath- lon shooting takes place on skis and in spring, sum- mer or autumn on mountain bikes or rollerblades. Charm factor: An adrenaline filled experience, which tests endurance and stress management Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 60 Duration: 2 – 3 hours Provider: intours DMC, Slovenia & Croatia, www.intours-dmc.com Whereabouts: Pokljuka plateau
Green mobility
Edutainment: Experience the magic of Bled and ACTIVE EXPERIENCES its surroundings in a truly green way. Take a trip with a traditional “pletna” boat to the only island in Slovenia, discover the beautiful sights of Bled on a carriage ride or take a bike and cycle on a picturesque trail along the Sava Bohinjka River until you reach Lake Bohinj. Or simply grab a kick scooter, Segway or electric car and wander around Bled. Charm factor: Admire and preserve the beautiful nature for future generations Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Any number of participants Duration: Depends on the chosen activity and program Provider: Sava Hotels Bled, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia 10
FIT & FUN ACTIVE EXPERIENCES dining around Lake Bled CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: Incentive: Feel, move, taste. Start: GH Toplice – the Glam starter - This track includes “foot mobility” 1st stop: Zaka – the CHIC-nik starter - This track includes “cycle mobility” 2nd stop: Castle – the cultural main course - This track includes “fjaker mobility” 3rd stop: Kavarna Park – the traditional dessert - This track includes “sit down and relax mobility”. Finale at Vinarte wine-cellar, wine-cellar, where you will be embraced by delicious Slovenian wines. Charm factor: “It is never about the food, but it is always about the food” Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: 10 – 40 participants Duration: 3 - 4 hours Provider: Sava Hotels Bled, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia From villa to villa
Edutainment: This fun program that primarily in-
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES volves team work will create an attractive and en- tertaining story for your team. While testing their CULTURAL EXPERIENCES skills, participants need to find their way through many Bled villas. HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES Charm factor: Discover Bled’s secrets through its villas and strengthen your team spirit Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Any Duration: Depends on the team Provider: TBA d.o.o., www.tba.si Whereabouts: Bled 11
Rikli’s Walk and Glamping
Edutainment: Arnold Rikli invites you back ACTIVE EXPERIENCES to nature, to cure your body and soul with his healing methods. Join us for a walk along CULINARY EXPERIENCES Rikli’s pathways and a delicious lunch in idyllic Glamping. Charm factor: wow factor Favorable time: Stunning views of Bled and healthy lunch in idyllic environment Suitable for: Any number of participants Duration: Flexible Provider: Sava Hotels Bled, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia
Bled ice rink with a ACTIVE EXPERIENCES view
Edutainment: At Bled ice rink, you can enjoy the views while skating or you can try something new and play some curling with your friends and col- leagues. In the evenings, DJ music or some Salsa on skates as well as the mulled wine will raise every- one’s spirits. Charm factor: The joys of winter activities Favorable time: December - February Suitable for: cca 30 Duration: 1 – 3 hours Provider: Hotel Park Coffee Shop, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia 12
Bled and the legends ACTIVE EXPERIENCES of its castle - team building
Edutainment: Teamwork and solving fun assignments in which the emphasis is on cooperation and trust between team members helps you discover Bled’s many legends and real- life stories. The participants learn a great deal of interesting information about the mysteries of the sunken bell, the castle printing works, the operators of the traditional boats, the wishing bell and the origins of the Bled vanilla-and- cream pastry. Charm factor: Socialising, motivation, organisa- tion and communication within team Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 10 – 100 participants Duration: 2 - 7 hours Provider: Maya Team d.o.o., www.maya.si Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia Helicopter panorama
ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: See the Julian Alps or any other preferred destination from a bird’s perspective in a ACTIVE EXPERIENCES helicopter. You will start with flying over Lake Bled, continuing towards the highest Slovenian peak of Triglav and returning via Triglav’s 7 lakes and Lake Bohinj. Charm factor: Take our most popular tour of the Julian Alps. Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 4 - 5 people Duration: Min 30 minutes Provider: pr1mo tours, www.pr1motours.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia 13 Bled Island experience – Poticnica Edutainment: Visit the Bled Island and discover CULTURAL EXPERIENCES the traditional Slovenian pastry Potica and ex- perience the preparing of this delicious treat. CULINARY EXPERIENCES Afterwards relax and travel back in time while listening to an opera singer in the acoustic Bled HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES Island church. Charm factor: Travel back in time with music and culinary activities Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: 25 – 30 participants Duration: 2 -3 hours Provider: Blejski otok d.o.o., www.blejskiotok.si Whereabouts: Bled Island
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Cross-country skiing
Edutainment: Cross-country skiing will undoubted- ly warm and exercise your body on the cold winter days. At the same time it will enable you to experi- ence Bled and its surroundings in a completely new way and from a completely new perspective. Charm factor: One of the nicest and most environ- mentally friendly forms of recreation Favorable time: Winter Suitable for: 5 - 12 for one instructor Duration: 2 - 4 hours Provider: Športni Center Triglav Pokljuka, www.center-pokljuka.si Whereabouts: Pokljuka, Slovenia 14
Bled Castle and all its experiences
Edutainment: Discover Bled Castle with a knight’s reception followed by a visit to the castle museum and forge where you can make your own souvenir coin on an anvil. Continue with a demonstration of printing on a reconstructed Gutenberg’s printing press and print your own certificate. And before you sit down for a meal with a view, stop at the castle wine cellar for some wine tasting and a traditional CULTURAL EXPERIENCES wine bottling experience. Charm factor: Travel back in time and see, feel, HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES smell, hear and taste the history Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 20 Duration: Depends upon the program Provider: Bled Castle, www.blejski-grad.si Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia
Live Gingerbread Museum
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES Edutainment: The decorated pastry made from honey dough and shaped either with a wooden CULINARY EXPERIENCES or a tin mold or by hand. During the late Mid- dle Ages, lect was popular with the social elite. HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES In those times, these products were highly re- garded as meaningful tokens of love. Discover the museum and live workshop of “lect” Charm factor: »Lectarstvo« an old and renowned traditional handicraft of Slovenia Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 30 Duration: 15 -20 minutes Provider: Hiša s stradicijo Lectar, www.lectar.com Whereabouts: Radovljica, Slovenia 15
Chef’s table
Edutainment: A 3-hour event, the Chef’s Table CULINARY EXPERIENCES is an ultimate culinary experience encouraging the team to head into the kitchen with their col- leagues, partake in an interactive cooking demon- stration filled with fun cooking tips and tricks and afterwards bond over a seated meal. Charm factor: Culinary experience and a sneak peek at a 5 star kitchen Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 6 – 8 participants Duration: 3 - 4 hours Provider: Sava Hotels Bled, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia
Original Bled cream CULINARY EXPERIENCES cake »Kremšnita« Edutainment: Traditional and widespread popular dessert from Bled - cream cake is already a true icon. Listen to the history of the cream cakes and the introduction of the production method. Partake in cream cake slicing with a special device and after- wards taste it’s sweetness. Charm factor: A sneak peek into the history of a delicious dessert Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: cca half an hour Provider: Sava Hotels Bled, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Bled, Slovenia 16
Liquor tasting at Bled castle Edutainment: Home-made brandies have a long CULINARY EXPERIENCES tradition in Slovenia. An incentive group can learn more about our tradition of producing schnapps through sampling a selection of Slo- venian brandies. By gently sipping the brandies, guests examine the taste and explore the differ- ences between individual bottlings. The tasting can be tailored to gentler, sweeter brandies for the ladies or stronger liquors for the gentlemen. Charm factor: Tasting traditional brandies with an amazing view Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 70 Duration: 1 hour Provider: intours DMC, Slovenia & Croatia, www.intours-dmc.com Whereabouts: Bled Castle 17 18
20 Round cycling route
20 Nordic walking/jogging trail
21 Roman Picnic
21 Hike with torches
22 Golf
22 FootGolf Slovenia
23 Windflower of health
23 Primus Market
24 Roman feast
24 Be fit program
25 After the footsteps of crusaders in
Jerusalem
25 Group Night sauna
26 Divine relaxation with thermal water
26 Relaxed gathering at thermal pools
27 Valens Augusta Wellness 19 Ptuj Terme Ptuj Thermal Spa Resort 20
Round cycling route ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: Bicycle trail along the lower Podravje. Starting point: Grand Hotel Primus Length: 95.6 km Elevation: approximately 320 m Inclination: Partly flat / hilly Surface: asphalt / forest Charm factor: Strengthening overall fitness Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Any number of participants Duration: Up to 7-8 hours (all day) Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia
Nordic walking/ jogging trail
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Trail along the Drava River. Starting point: Grand Hotel Primus Length: 11.7 km Elevation: approximately 10 m Surface: asphalt / forest Charm factor: Strengthening overall fitness Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Any number of participants Duration: Up to 3 hours Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia 21
Roman Picnic
Edutainment: On the fields where the once fa- mous Gemina XIII legion camped, one can still feel the presence ancient warriors’ spirit and their stories. Today, these are camps of hap- piness and have a relaxed atmosphere. While attending the collective games such as tug of war, archery and speedminton, we will treat you with rich culinary coated stalls and make you feel like as Roman warriors. Charm factor: Legionnaires games Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Up to 200 participants ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Duration: 6 hours Provider: Terme Ptuj, CULINARY EXPERIENCES www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES
Hike with torches
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Participants walk through the night with torches to Ptuj Castle, where they are intro- CULTURAL EXPERIENCES duced to the history and art of medieval Ptuj. Mu- sicians, dancers and herbalists each present their CULINARY EXPERIENCES secrets of the past. Of course, a night walk isn’t complete without a visit to the city’s underground HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES areas, where one of Slovenia’s biggest wine cellars can be found. Wine tasting is a perfect way to finish the day. Charm factor: Active learning about the culture and winemaking Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 20 – 100 participants Duration: 4 hours Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com The castle of Ptuj, www.ptuj.info Wine celler Ptujska Klet, www.pullus.si Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia 22
Golf ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: In the immediate vicinity of Terme Ptuj, there is also a wonderful golf course with 18 holes. Golf “team building” for companies or groups that want to learn the basics of golf. The program includes lectures on the basics of the game of golf and the organisation of competition between indi- viduals. Charm factor: Immediate relaxation in beneficial natural thermal waters after a golf match Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Bigger groups can be split into small- er ones of up to 20 participants Duration: Approximately 3 hours a class Provider: Golf igrišče Ptuj, www.golf-ptuj.si Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia
FootGolf Slovenia
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Adhering to the rules of golf with a football, the "ingredients" for quite a new sport - FootGolf. FootGolf is a new sport that is an amalgamation of football and golf. The game takes place according to the rules of golf on a golf course, but with a football and striking it with the leg. Charm factor: The combination of golf and football Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Up to 60 participants Duration: Depends on the number of partici- pants Provider: Golf klub Ptuj, www.golf-ptuj.si Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia 23
Windflower of health
Edutainment: Windflower of health stretch- es over almost three hectares. It symbolises ACTIVE EXPERIENCES the harmony of man, nature and the universe. Amidst the relaxing scent of lavender, partici- pants learn about energy and relaxation tech- niques. Charm factor: Natural energy points and lav- ender plantation Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: Depends upon the programe Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia
CULINARY EXPERIENCES Primus Market
HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Enjoying the food like Romans while in the marketplaces of ancient Rome gives you the feeling that you are there. Vestals, general Primus and foolish Lukullus entertain you with Roman sto- ries and anecdotes while you pamper yourself with culinary delights. Charm factor: Taste a refined selection of Roman recipes Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Up to 150 participants Duration: 4 hours Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia 24
Roman feast CULINARY EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: Participants put on togas, discover ACTIVE EXPERIENCES ancient Roman cuisine and taste traditional roman drink “mulsum” while watching a Greco-Roman wrestling match. The feast is held at thermal water pools, where participants can bathe during the en- tire event. Charm factor: Tastes of the past Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 30 – 180 participants Duration: 4 hours Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia
Be fit program
Edutainment: For those who are concerned CULINARY EXPERIENCES about their well-being, our chefs. A meal for your wellbeing can be prepared individually following the proposals of our nutritionist Mojca Cepuš. In the brochure and the “Let’s be fit” corner, we ad- vise you which foods and in what quantities it is advisable to combine. What is important is that we take into account the different needs of indi- viduals. Charm factor: Eat healthy, feel healthy, be healthy Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: Depends upon the program of con- sulting Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts. com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia 25
After the footsteps of crusaders in Jerusalem
Edutainment: Legend has it that they were on CULINARY EXPERIENCES their way to biblical Jerusalem when they made a stop on the most beautiful hill in Ljutomer-Or- HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES mož. They were so impressed by the beautiful environment and the hospitality of locals that they stayed forever. And this is where the famous wine cellar of Je- ruzalem Ormož originates. You will be greeted with a tasting of 5 wines and a dinner in the pic- turesque Jerusalem mansion. Charm factor: One of the best wine-growing regions in the world Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 20 – 100 participants Duration: 6 hours Provider: P&F Jeruzalem, www.jeruzalem-or- moz.com Whereabouts: Ormož, Slovenia
WELLNESS EXPERIENCES Group Night sauna
Edutainment: Experience the tradition of Roman spas in the world of saunas and Flavia thermal baths. Guest are treated with salt, honey and clay therapy for improved well-being. Charm factor: You feel like the Romans Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 100 participants Duration: 2 - 4 hours Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia 26
Divine relaxation with WELLNESS EXPERIENCES thermal water
Edutainment: Wellness center Valens Augusta in Terme Ptuj is known as one of Slovenia’s best well- ness centers. One can truly understand the principle “Mens sana in corpore sano”, which stands for “A healthy mind in a healthy body”. A 20 min Roman back massage with lavender oil effectively elimi- nates muscle tension, while the aroma of lavender invigorates you. Charm factor: Secrets of Roman relaxation Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 20 massages in 1 hour Duration: 20 minutes Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia
Relaxed gathering at thermal pools
Edutainment: Individual lease of a pool with WELLNESS EXPERIENCES themed ambience for relaxed socialising in thermal water. Water aerobics in combination with gong therapy for complete wellness expe- rience. Charm factor: A Roman bath Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 10 – 180 participants Duration: 2 hours Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia 27
Valens Augusta Wellness
Edutainment: Terme Ptuj is regularly ranked among the top spa wellness centers in Slovenia. WELLNESS EXPERIENCES Visit also the Thermal Park and its distinguish- ing feature - saunas in wine barrels or pamper yourself with a Med Contour and Med Visage treatment. Charm factor: Pampering of the body and spirit Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: Depends upon the program Provider: Terme Ptuj, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Ptuj, Slovenia 28 30 Adventure Park Bukovnica Lake
30 Rafting on the Mura River
31 Panoramic flight
31 Hot air balloon flight 32 Cycling with vintage bicycles Dimek Panonian region 32 In harmony with stress
33 Competition on slide ride
33 Cycling Event »Z biciklon kre Müre«
34 Ultimate vitality
34 Healthy body at the workplace
35 Horseback riding
35 Prekmurian dance class and performance
36 Oriental dance evening
36 Ballroom dance performance and lesson by Miha Vodičar
37 Competition in putting on the pitch
37 Nordic walking
38 Boating on the traditional “büjraška šefa”
38 History of Radenci Spa resort
39 Artisan fairs
39 Straw arts and green
40 Preparation of the original “Prekmurska gibanica” cake
40 Competition in preparing dishes in the kettle
41 Prekmurje picnic
41 Ham making factory Kodila
42 Ocean Orchids Dobrovnik and Tropical Garden 29 Panonian region Zdravilišce Radenci Health Resort, Terme 3000 - Moravske Toplice Thermal Spa Resort 30
Adventure Park ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Bukovnica Lake ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: The Lake’s surroundings are known for their healing energy points and Vid’s water spring, surrounded by magnificent forests. Park is suitable for all ages as well as for those who want some more adrenaline. Climbing is at a height of 8 meters and the longest has a range of 27 meters (storks flight). Charm factor: Activities full of adrenaline Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Up to 100 people Duration: 2 to 3 hours Provider: Adventure Park Bukovniško Jezero, www.pustolovskipark.si Whereabouts: Murska Sobota, Slovenia
Rafting on the Mura River
ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Experience peace and relaxation in the Pannonian Mura River where it passes passes into ACTIVE EXPERIENCES a flat elevation and thus has a slower flow, which creates a kind of “Pomurje” River wellness. The Mura River is very suitable for downhill tourist boats due to favorable natural conditions and good flow. Charm factor: Peace and relaxation despite active rowing Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Flexible Duration: 1.5 - 4 hours Provider: Društvo čolnarjev Dokležovje, www.murski-colnar.si Whereabouts: Beltinci, Slovenia 31
Panoramic flight
ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Treat yourself to a unique expe- rience and fly over the countryside and admire ACTIVE EXPERIENCES it from a bird’s perspective. Charm factor: literally breathtaking views Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 3 people Duration: Flexible Provider: Aeroklub Murska Sobota, www.aeroklub-ms.si Whereabouts: Murska Sobota, Slovenia
ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Hot air balloon flight
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Experience the stylish way to fly through the sky. Ballooning is pure magic: medita- tive, refreshing and simply invigorating. Treat your- self to a flight over the villages, forests, fields, lakes and rivers and enjoy the stunning view. Charm factor: Climb into the basket and fly to the sky Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Flexible Duration: 4 - 5 hours Provider: Balonarski klub Bakovci Whereabouts: Murska Sobota, Slovenia 32
Cycling with vintage ACTIVE EXPERIENCES bicycles Dimek
Edutainment: If you like to spend your free time ac- tively and you’re interested in history and vintage means of transport – you are in for the right experi- ence with with a vintage bicycle ride. Charm factor: Experience vintage cycling Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 20 participants Duration: Flexible Provider: Društvo starodobnikov - ljubiteljev starih koles “Dimek” Beltinci, www.dimek.si Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice and its Surroundings
In harmony with stress
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: This program is proven to be one of the most effective stress management techniques, which can be used every day in the workplace or at home. Participants do not need special clothing or accessories. The pro- gram covers techniques from various fields such as yoga, qi gong, autogenic training, neu- ro-linguistic programming, meditation, etc. Charm factor: A technique you can use in everyday life Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 15 to 30 Duration: 3 hours Provider: Društvo joga za osebno rast Murska Sobota, Alojz Ruhitelj Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice and its Surroundings 33
Competition on slide ride
ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: For adrenaline seekers, we organise a contest by world renowned attraction and the first roll- ACTIVE EXPERIENCES er coaster in the world with a 360-degree turn called “Aqua-Loop”. It is 23 meters high and 86 meters long and enables you to reach a speed of up to 80 km /h. Charm factor: Fun and unusual unusual method for strengthening of team spirit Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: Flexible Provider: Moravske Toplice - Terme 3000 Thermal Spa Resort, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice, Slovenia
ADRENALINE EXPERIENCES Cycling Event ACTIVE EXPERIENCES »Z biciklon kre Müre«
Edutainment: Cycling lovers can attend a cycling event in June and thus learn about the natural, cul- tural and culinary delights of this region. Charm factor: Discover Prekmurje region and it’s delights on an active way Favorable time: Summer Suitable for: Any Duration: cca 2 - 3 hours Provider: Zdravilišče Radenci Health Resort, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Radenci, Slovenia 34
Ultimate vitality ACTIVE EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: Many are familiar with breathing ex- ercises, but not many people know how to recharge their batteries with gained energy. The program in- cludes advanced “breathing-energy” techniques, yoga, qi gong and kundalini tantra. Participants be- come familiar with the energy structure of the hu- man aura, chakras, meridians, biotherapy and learn to “breathe” life force, which fills you with strength and vitality. Charm factor: To access the power to your own benefit Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Flexible Duration: 3 hours Provider: Društvo joga za osebno rast Murska Sobota, Alojz Ruhitelj Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice and its Surroundings Healthy body at the workplace
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: • “Prekmurska GIB-anica”: exercises for healthy back at the workplace on the mat or in a chair. • “Bujraš, Ciglar and ribič sit”: preschool of healthy posture for adults. Exercises for spine are incorporat- ed in traditional Prekmurje farm chores. • “Domači vrtanek”: workshop consists of Ashtanga yoga asanas and breathing techniques. • Relaxed eyes: exercises for eyes at a workplace that requires a lot of computer work. • My 10 fingers: active workshop for the relaxation of hands and feet with the help of utensils made of wood, clay, baked bricks, grain and ears of corn. • Finger games for computer scientists: exercises for relaxation and strengthening of the carpal tunnel and fingers with the help of utensils made of wood, clay, baked bricks, grain and ears of corn. Charm factor: Healthy body for better performance at work Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: 2 hours Provider: Pilates studio Laurus, www.pilates-studio-laurus.si Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice and its Surroundings 35
Horseback riding
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Participants can choose from riding lessons for beginners, trail riding, ther- apeutic horseback riding or intensive hogback riding lessons. Charm factor: Sport activities in harmony with nature and the animals Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: Depends on the preferences Provider: Konjeniški klub Zaton, www.pomur- je.si/turizem/aktivnosti/konjeniski-klub-zaton Whereabouts: Murska Sobota, Slovenia
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Prekmurian dance class and performance
Edutainment: Dancing has always been a part of social life and it was expected for kids to get assim- ilated with it already at a young age. The folklore group will acquaint guests with this tradition in a playful way. Charm factor: Enjoy dancing the way our ancestors did Favorable time: All year Suitable for: 10 – 25 participants Duration: cca 1 hour Provider: • folklorna skupina KUD Beltinci • folklorna skupina Mali Rijtar Tešanovci • folklorna skupina Folklorno društvo Pozvačin Bistrica Whereabouts: Terme 3000 – Moravske Toplice Thermal Spa Resort 36
Oriental dance ACTIVE EXPERIENCES evening
Edutainment: Dancing with veil followed by ”bala- dy” (two dance acts) and a “saidi” dance with a stick all accompanied with constant by constant perfor- mances for guests (participants learn a few dance steps). Charm factor: Partake in the magic of the Orient Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Up to 10 participants Duration: Flexible Provider: Oriental dancer, Djamila, www.orientaldjamila.si Whereabouts: Murska Sobota and its Surroundings
Ballroom dance performance
ACTIVE EXPERIENCES and lesson by Miha Vodicar
Edutainment: Enjoy a graceful performance and learn from a two-time World Champion in a prestigious dis- cipline – Ten Dance, renowned as the most challenging discipline of sports dance. It is composed of five stan- dard and five Latin American dances, i.e., waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, slow foxtrot, quickstep, samba, cha cha, rumba, paso doble and jive. Charm factor: Experience the graceful movements of ballroom dancing Favorable time: All Year Suitable for: Flexible Duration: 1 hour Provider: Miha Vodičar s.p. Whereabouts: By agreement 37
Competition in putting on the green
Edutainment: Short presentation and execu- ACTIVE EXPERIENCES tion of golf competition in putting. Charm factor: Experience an interesting sport at one of Slovenia’s nicest golf courses Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Up to 15 participants Duration: Flexible Provider: Golf Terme 3000, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice, Slovenia
Nordic walking ACTIVE EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Nordic walking is walking with spe- cially designed poles. Proper use results in work- out of 90% of the muscles of the body. It especially strengthens the muscles of the upper shoulder gir- dle; it increases mobility of the spine and reduces reduces neck and shoulder pain. Charm factor: Exercise almost your whole body by walking Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: Flexible Provider: Terme 3000 – Moravske Toplice Thermal Spa Resort, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice and it’s surroundings 38
Boating on the ACTIVE EXPERIENCES traditional boat CULTURAL EXPERIENCES “büjraška šefa” HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES
Edutainment: Another way to discover the Mura is on a traditional boat known as the “büjraška šefa”. Afterwards, visitors can set off on the Springs of Life Trail, an 8 km trail that leads to seven separate min- eral water springs in the Radenci area. Charm factor: Experience a traditional transport method in harmony with water Favorable time: Spring to Autumn Suitable for: Any Duration: 2 - 3 hours Provider: Zdravilišče Radenci Health Resort, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Radenci, Slovenia
History of Radenci Spa resort
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Guests can partake in orga- nized educational tour of Radenci Spa resort HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES and learn about its history. Tour also includes a visit to water bottling plant of Radenska mineral water. At the end of the tour, guests have the possibility to taste authentic mineral water directly from the source. Charm factor: Learn about the 130-year his- tory of the Radenci Spa Resort Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: cca 1 hour Provider: Zdravilišče Radenci Health Resort, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Radenci, Slovenia 39
Artisan fairs
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES Edutainment: Local producers of wine, honey and oil regularly display and sell their wares at CULINARY EXPERIENCES the Radenci Health Resort. The resort also or- ganises tastings of local wines in conjunction with events such as the Sparkling Wine Night gala or The Night of St. Martin. Charm factor: Enjoy local specialties at one palce Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: cca 1 hour Provider: Zdravilišče Radenci Health Resort, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Radenci, Slovenia
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES Straw arts and crafts
Edutainment: Hand knitted straw products are a typical characteristic of the Prekmurje region and are a part of the customs and traditions at the end of the harvest. Charm factor: Traditional arts and crafts Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: 1-2 hours Provider: Ivan Žižek s.p., www.pomurski-zakladi.si Whereabouts: Murska Sobota and its Surroundings 40
Preparation of the orig- inal “Prekmurska gibani- CULINARY EXPERIENCES ca” cake
Edutainment: Experience the making of a genuine Prekmurje layer cake with an explanation from our chef. Charm factor: Enjoy a traditional culinary experience with your team. Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: 20 min Provider: Terme 3000 - Moravske Toplice Thermal Spa Resort, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice, Slovenia
Competition in preparing dishes in the kettle
CULINARY EXPERIENCES Edutainment: What is better than preparing an unforgettable dinner in good company? We will prepare the recipe and the ingredients and you will prepare a tasty “bograč” under the watchful eye of the chef. Charm factor: The pleasure of participating and enjoying a typical culinary experience with your team. Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: Up to 2 hours Provider: Terme 3000 – Moravske Toplice Thermal Spa Resort, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice and its Surroundings 41
Prekmurje picnic
Edutainment: Enjoy your lunch on the outskirts CULINARY EXPERIENCES of the golf course of Terme 3000 or the beautiful Prekmurje greens. Delicious traditional lunch will be served in picnic baskets. Charm factor: Experience of culinary traditions Favorable time: From spring to autumn Suitable for: Any Duration: Up to 2 hours Provider: Terme 3000 - Moravske Toplice Thermal Spa Resort, www.sava-hotels-resorts.com Whereabouts: Moravske Toplice and its Surroundings
CULINARY EXPERIENCES Ham making factory Kodila
Edutainment: At the Kodila ham making factory, tradition mixes with modernity and nature. Visitors get professionally guided tour of the ham maturing rooms and taste the delicious meat specialties at the end. Charm factor: Experiencing and tasting of typical culinary dish Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: cca 1 hour Provider: Šunkarna Kodila, www.kodila.si Whereabouts: Murska Sobota, Slovenia 42
Ocean Orchids Dobrovnik and Tropical Garden
Edutainment: Sit and listen to the bubbling waterfall and watch its haze in the first tropical garden. Experience nature in all its beauty. Charm factor: Relaxation of all your senses with a help of beautiful plants Favorable time: All year Suitable for: Any Duration: 3 hours Provider: Ocean orchids d.o.o., www.oceanorchids.si HISTORICAL EXPERIENCES Whereabouts: Dobrovnik, Slovenia ...
At the Sava Tourism Group, which encompasses The wellbeing tourist and families can find a 6 holiday destinations with numerous hotels, somewhat different line of equisite thermal bungalows, camps, baths, wellness and medical products in our hotels and resorts: our medico- centres under the brand name Sava Hotels & wellness centres win awards for their excellence Resorts, we have developed a wide range of yearly, as do our thermal water parks. Guests quality products and services centred around can choose among more adrenaline-filled healing thermal and thermo-mineral springs. water parks with waterslides, and water parks with a more relaxed and quiet atmosphere. Some of Slovenia’s most beautiful destinations The Lake Bled, on the other hand, offers clear are brought together under the brand name waters where swimming becomes a heavenly of Sava Hotels & Resorts, the largest tourism experience. Also, there is an alpine thermal company in the country: 5 Pannonian thermal spring to be found in our five star Grand Hotel resorts (Terme 3000 - Moravske Toplice, Terme Toplice in Bled. Ptuj, Zdravilišče Radenci, Terme Banovci, Terme Lendava) in the eastern part of Slovenia Sava Hotels & Resorts is home to some of the bordering Hungary, Croatia, and Austria, and a best chefs in Slovenia. The culinary experiences variety of accommodations in Bled, which lies are recognized as one of our biggest strong in the northwestern part of Slovenia bordering points by our guest. At all our destinations we Austria and Italy. strive to present local cusine, not only through the dishes we serve but also by sourcing Water is what connects all members of Sava fresh ingredients and products in the local Hotels & Resorts; water, that invigorating communities. element of nature that is the foundation of a healthy and successful life. We have been The culinary experience is also praised by harnessing the healing power of thermal springs our business guests; they generally describe for more than 130 years. We have been taking meetings at Sava Hotels & Resorts as meetings care of the condition of your heart in Zdravilišče with character. The MICE offer at Sava Hotels & Radenci for more than a century, the youthful Resorts has a recognisable and reliable quality glow of your skin in Terme Lendava, and the of service. However, be it business or pleasure ease of physical activity in Terme Ptuj. Terme guests, the Sava Hotels & Resorts staff will work 3000 reinvigorates with its black thermal mineral tirelessly to ensure all our guests leave with a water and Terme Banovci with its heritage of smile on their faces and fresh energy to navigate the ancient Pannonian Sea. Today, our thermal the challenges of everyday life. resorts have become unique health resorts, where we offer our guests medical rehabilitation programmes for a range of indications. D
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