Šmarje Pri Jelšah: Hotels and Accommodation
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The Šmarska Calvary was built between 1743 and 1753.
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Culture
The Šmarska Calvary consists of a sequence of fourteen chapels along the route from Šmarje to the Church of St. Roch. Their furnishings, featuring groups of sculptures, painted scenes and stucco backgrounds, depict the Passion in a dramatic and naturalistic manner. The Church of St. Roch itself is richly decorated with shell and net motifs, angel heads and floral details; the frescoes in the presbytery are devoted entirely to scenes from the legend of Saint Roch.
Tinsko is home to two churches situated close together: the Church of St. Anne and the Church of the Mother of God. A lively pilgrimage tradition continues there. On the eve of the Feast of the Assumption, 14 August, pilgrims gather for a candlelight procession.
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Šmarje pri Jelšah houses a stone statue of Saint Michael with the figures of Raphael and Gabriel.
History
Jelšingrad Manor developed from a medieval fortress into a Baroque residence and was later expanded with an Oriental addition. Since 18 September 2025, Jelšingrad has been open to the public again following the completion of the first restoration phase.
At the Muzej Baroka, visitors can walk around the original sculptures and view them from all angles. A video projection there takes visitors to five Baroque churches in the Obsotelje and Kozjansko regions. The “Raziskovanje Šmarja pri Jelšah” experience at the Muzej Baroka’s atrium also includes an introduction to the basics of the Šmarje dialect and a visit to Kmetija Vizjak.
In Lemberg, the Rotovž and the pillory were completely restored in 2010. The Rotovž houses an exhibition on the history of the Lemberg market, featuring rare original remnants of crafts and the judiciary.
Nature and Trails
At ČAR VRTa, guided walks are offered among numerous species of ornamental perennials and woody plants, including many plants used for medicinal and culinary purposes.
The “Po gričih okrog Šmarja” route is also suitable for less experienced hikers and families with young children.
For cycling, Cycling Route 11 follows a circular course from Rogaška Slatina via Rogatec, Sv. Florijan, Cerovec pod Bočem, Kostrivnica, Sladka Gora, Šmarje pri Jelšah, Kristan Vrh and Vonarje, returning to Rogaška Slatina (centre).
Local Highlights
Šmarska tržnica is a free-to-access local market where locally sourced food can be purchased. Kmetija Vizjak grows various varieties of chilli peppers, which are used in products such as wine, chilli sauces and honey. Šmarska vinska klet offers tastings of high-quality wines from local winemakers.
Information
The TIC – turistično informacijski center Šmarje pri Jelšah is located in Skazova hiša at Celjska cesta 6 in Šmarje pri Jelšah. The centre of the Šmarje pri Jelšah destination can be reached by train or bus.
For further navigation: Rogaška Slatina, Podčetrtek, Šmarje Pri Jelšah.
For the broader travel overview: Slovenia.
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