Dolenjske Toplice

"Thermal" incorporated in the name

The name Dolenjske Toplice derives from the Slovenian term for thermal springs, toplice. The heart of the area is located next to St Anne's Church, which was converted to the baroque style and dates back to 1648. The main activity in this area with a population of 3200 is centred around tourism, which is driven by the local spa and picturesque scenery. Dolenjske Toplice is the starting point of the Podgorjanska Wine Road, and there are other theme routes as well: the Dormouse Hunting Trail, Rožek Forest Nature Trail, Archaeology Trail, and others.

Relics of prehistoric times

The earliest written reference to Dolenjske Toplice dates back to 1228, and archaeological evidence suggests that the Cvinger Hill, west of where the inhabited area is today, was home to a well-fortified settlement as early as the 5th century BC. The earthworks of this former outpost on the route between the River Krka valley and the region of Bela Krajina are still clearly visible today.