Radlje Ob Dravi: Hotels and Accommodation

Radlje ob Dravi is located in the Drava Valley between the wooded mountain ranges of Kozjak and Pohorje.

When travelling to Radlje ob Dravi, booking a hotel may be an option.

Culture

At the initiative of the Municipality of Radlje ob Dravi, nature-friendly forest management was entered into the Register of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovenia. Dvorec Radlje houses a modern interactive museum in the former estate administration building, also known as the Lower Castle of Mahrenberg. The Radlje ob Dravi Museum in Dvorec Radlje is closed to visitors until further notice due to renovation work. Dvorec Radlje is surrounded by an English landscape park laid out in the 19th century.

Above the town, the ruins of Mahrenberg Castle lie on Kamen Hill. They offer views and convey the history of the former castle. Kalvarija in Radlje is also part of the town’s history; it is an artistic monument created in 1724, featuring life-size Baroque stone sculptures. It consists of seven statues positioned along the path to the hilltop, representing the Stations of the Cross.

The Church of St Michael in Radlje ob Dravi is first mentioned in 1251. Its structure has a nave, a chancel ending in three sides of an octagon, a freestanding bell tower, as well as a Baroque chapel and a sacristy. Rosenhof, also known as “Flower Court”, stands in the middle of the square; the building probably dates from the 16th century and features architectural details from the early 17th century, including wooden beam ceilings on the upper floor.

Further cultural attractions complete the picture: at the Remšnik Mineral Museum, minerals from the Remšnik mines can be viewed and examined with the naked eye, under a magnifying glass and under a microscope; some of them are very rare. The Dominican Monastery is an important cultural monument with architectural details from the early Baroque period. Dom gozdne kulture offers educational programmes for all generations, focusing on experiencing and perceiving the forest with all the senses.

Nature and Trails

The 552-hectare mixed Pahernik forests on the northern slopes of Pohorje between Vuhred and Velika Kopa are considered a popular excursion destination and an important educational site.

The Stari grad forest and history educational trail is an approximately 3-kilometre circular route with information boards about the botanical and historical features of the area, and is suitable for school groups, forestry professionals, hikers and families.

The educational hiking trail along the municipal boundaries, divided into 22 stages, is particularly suitable for beginners and families with children.

The well-known Ciglarjeva pešpot (E6) also runs from the Drava to the Adriatic. For cyclists, the international long-distance Meridiem Trail passes through Radlje ob Dravi; it connects Vienna and Villach.

In the forest lies Aktivarium, a motor skills park that promotes physical activity and enables nature experiences for all generations.

Water and Local Life

Vodni Park Radlje ob Dravi is a biological swimming pool. Its water quality is maintained exclusively by natural organisms and without the addition of chemicals. A beach volleyball court is located directly next to Vodni Park.

The Dobrava Water Educational Trail begins at Reš Pond near Radlje ob Dravi. At the Drava River, it combines a themed educational trail with an orienteering adventure in which five lost treasures are sought; more than 15 themed information boards stand along the route.

Naša tržnica is a local market where producers and craftspeople offer locally produced food and handmade goods directly to customers.

Getting There

Radlje ob Dravi has regular bus connections from Ljubljana, Celje, Maribor and Slovenj Gradec. It is also possible to travel by train to Vuhred and then continue by bus; the bus journey from Vuhred to Radlje ob Dravi takes approximately five minutes.

Further subregions: Zgornja Orlica, Vas, Vuzenica, Radlje Ob Dravi, Ribnica Na Pohorju, Muta.

More town pages: Litija, Šmarje Pri Jelšah.

To the higher-level travel overview: Slovenia.