Rogaska, one of the most beautiful towns in eastern Slovenia, is the largest settlement in the municipality of Rogaška Slatina, as well as considered as the city center. Standing out with its healing waters and natural beauties, Rogaska Slatina is a place you can visit anytime of year. Rogaska Slatina, which literally means "Rogatec springs", used to be known as Zdravišče and Slatina Rogačka in Slovenian throughout the history. The establishment of Rogaska Slatina dates back to ancient times and the town has become one of the settlements deserving the title of “the capital of health tourism” in Slovenia thanks to its natural resources. Renowned for its healing mineral water (called Donat Mg) rich in magnesium for centuries, Rogaska Slatina is home to many rural areas and is therefore one of the first choices for the holidaymakers who want to spend time in touch with nature. You will have the chance to see and experience the natural and cultural richness of Slovenia in person at every step you take in Rogaska Slatina.
You must spend at least one day to visit the whole of the Spa Resort complex, which is one of the most popular places of Rogaska Slatina. The Forest Spring, one of the oldest resources of Rogaška Slatina, the Ivan's Spring that is rich in iron and located near the Rogaška Riviera (behind Villa Golf), Saint Anne Chapel which was built in 1804 and dedicated to the Saint Anne the protector of the healing center with Neo-Romantic features, the Boris Kidrič Monument in front of the Medical Center Building and the Janez Nepomuk Monument are all within the complex. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to see the oldest building in Rogaška Slatina, designed by Karel Russ in 1810.
The Glass Factory in Rogaška is based on a 350-year-old tradition including the areas Trebuša, Pohorje and Kozjansko. With the increasing popularity of glass making in the 18th and 19th centuries, Viljem Abel founded the Rogaška Glass Factory in 1926, one of the largest glass factories in the world. If you wish, you can visit the factory taking the guided tours and buy some souvenirs for your loved ones. The Ana’s Mansion is a must-see place for those who want to discover the history of Rogaška Slatina. You can explore the secrets of crystal glass production in this mansion where a wonderful glass collection is exhibited, and you can take a look at the researches that uncover interesting facts.