Laško: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Municipality of Laško
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In Laško, Aškerc Homestead at Senožete houses a literary and ethnological collection about the poet Anton Aškerc. The estate includes a more than 500-year-old building, a thatched granary and a toplar hayrack. The homestead also offers tastings of homemade sheep’s cheese.
Culture and History
The Laško Museum presents the town’s historical development from prehistoric times onward. Its three permanent exhibitions focus on “Laško – A Journey through Time”, the brewing industry and spa tourism, and the geology of the Laško area. The museum is housed in a renovated old market barn on Aškerčev trg. It is included in several guided tour programmes and is also open to individual visitors.
On Orožnov trg, a depiction of Medusa points to the settlement of the Laško area as early as Roman times. Jurklošter Carthusian Monastery was founded in the 12th century; a defensive tower and the Church of St Maurice remain in the Gračnica Valley.
Trails and Landscape
The Orionova pot begins and ends in Jurklošter and leads via Mrzlo Polje, Pojerje, Blatni vrh, Puršnica and Marof. It is a moderately difficult nature trail that follows the traces of ancient cultures through the Gračnica Valley. Above Jurklošter rises the 851-metre-high Sveta Trojica mountain, a popular destination for excursions and panoramic views. In good visibility, the view extends to the Dolomites in Italy, Sljeme in Croatia and several border mountains in Austria, including Peca.
The A1 – Planinska pot na Šmohor leads through forests and meadows to a popular excursion destination above Laško. The A2 – Rečiška krožna planinska pot circles the idyllic Rečiška Valley. The B2 – Pot po nekdanjih trških mejah Laškega follows a historical route along the former market boundaries of Laško. For several years, traditional hiking events have been held in the Municipality of Laško on well-maintained and signposted themed trails.
The Pot SREČNO is 29.7 km long in total, of which 7.7 km runs through the area of the Municipality of Laško. The Laški krog is a 49-km cycling route starting in Laško. Fly-fishing is possible on the Gračnica River in summer. Konjeniško društvo Brijer offers horseback rides during which visitors can explore sights in the Laško area. For larger groups, TIC Laško organises guided tours and day trips.
Spas and Nature
Thermana Laško has swimming pools filled with thermal water. The spa park in Rimske Toplice features giant sequoias planted in honour of Queen Victoria of England. Along the path in the spa park of Rimske Toplice are 24 Roman-style energy points.
Culinary Specialities
Laška južina is a vegetarian dish made from millet porridge, potatoes, beans and honey-glazed vegetables. Potica s pregreto smetano is a traditional speciality of Laško. At several beekeepers, visitors can learn about the tradition of beekeeping. Tabor Castle historically served as the administrative seat of the local nobility and as a courthouse; it currently houses a restaurant with a wine cellar.
If you are planning Laško as a travel destination, you can book a hotel there.
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