Radlje ob Dravi: Culture, Water and Long-Distance Cycling Route

In Radlje ob Dravi stands Dvorec Radlje, a modern interactive museum housed in a former outbuilding of the castle.

Culture and History

Northeast of Dvorec Radlje lies Kalvarija on a rocky hill. This important artistic monument from 1724 comprises a Way of the Cross with life-sized Baroque stone sculptures.

Dvorec Radlje is surrounded by an 18th-century English park with various tree species and a fountain.

The Dominican convent is an important cultural monument featuring architectural details from the Early Baroque.

Above the market are the preserved ruins of the former Mahrenberg Castle on the rock or hill of Kamen; they offer beautiful views.

Hmeljarski likof is a traditional event and the central program item of Rad mam Vikend. It celebrates the custom marking the end of the hop harvest and preserves local hop-growing traditions.

The cultural offerings differ in form and temporal context; you can consider them as separate highlights.

Water and Activity

Since 2014, Vodni park Radlje ob Dravi has held the title of the first and still only biological swimming pool in Slovenia.

At Vodni park Radlje ob Dravi, the water is kept clean by natural organisms without additional chemicals.

Aktivarium is a motor skills park in a forest setting that encourages movement and connects generations.

A scenic educational trail rewards the climb with beautiful views and is suitable for school groups, forestry professionals, hikers and families.

The different types of activities can be organised into water, forest activity, climbing and views if you plan several interests into one day.

Routes and Getting There

The Meridiem Trail is an international long-distance cycling route that connects Vienna and Villach and passes through Radlje ob Dravi.

Regular bus services connect Radlje ob Dravi with Ljubljana, Celje, Maribor and Slovenj Gradec; the central bus station is located in the town centre.

From the station in Vuhred, you can continue by bus to Radlje ob Dravi; the journey takes about five minutes.

When planning your trip, you can compare the cycle path and bus connections as separate travel options.

You can incorporate the different modes of transport and the international route structure separately into your own planning.

Local Flavours

Time Brewery offers tastings of four different types of beer as well as culinary experiences for groups.

You can include this culinary highlight separately from the other topics in your daily itinerary.

When comparing hotels in Radlje ob Dravi, you can check the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions side by side on the respective offer pages. These three details can be aligned with your own travel dates and desired requirements.

Other Places

Vas, Zgornja Orlica, Muta, Vuzenica, Ribnica Na Pohorju

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