Perhaps there is no better place to relax from the bustle, noise and dust of the stuffy megacities than the castle Otočec, located on the river Krka in the shade of weeping willows. Tranquility, peace, relaxation - these are the main feelings that you will have after visiting this truly fabulous place.

How to get here

From Ljubljana to Otočec it is very easy to get there by car: on the direct road E70 to the signpost for the exit to the city. The journey takes about an hour, and the distance is 70 kilometers. It is possible and by train without a transfer to Novo-Mesto station, from there by taxi. It will not be a problem to get to Otočec and Zagreb. From the capital of Croatia on the same route E70, the distance and travel time is the same as from Ljubljana.

A paragraph of history

On a small island in the middle of the Krka river there is an ancient castle Otočec .The first mention of the impregnable fortress that is located here dates back to the 13th century .The main part of the castle was laid in the 13th century, and in the 14th century fortification is already surrounded by a wall .Judging by the written source, Otočec was connected to the banks of the river by a lifting bridge .It is not surprising that the lands where the castle was located with such a favorable location attracted a lot of settlers .And soon around the castle on both banks of the river grew a whole city .Otočecu was fortunate enough not to be subjected to sieges, enemy attacks and fires in the Middle Ages, and in the 17th century the inner chambers of the fortification were rebuilt in accordance with the then-in-style Renaissance .Since then, the castle did not perform any defensive functions, but became a beautiful nobleman's estate owned by representatives of many noble families .

Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Otočeca

Of course, the main attraction of Otočec is the castle. It is unique in that its architecture remains virtually untouched since 1252. Today, excursions are conducted around the castle, and, of course, there is a famous five-star hotel here. The rooms are tastefully decorated and leave an unforgettable impression of the vacation.

In Otočec in the season every evening, costume balls are held with torchlight, on which you can dance or just listen to music and various small festivals. Certainly, a sense of peace will give a walk through the castle park, broken in English style, and contemplation of idyllic paintings, as if descended from ancient canvases. Do not deprive the attention and the town itself, which, despite its modest size, boasts beautiful churches and beautiful houses with a rich history .Of course, there will be something to do here for lovers of fishing and hunting, in the vicinity there are many routes for cyclists and pedestrians .In the Struga castle there is a stable, where there will be something to do and experienced riders and beginners .Just 5 kilometers from the city is located the modern SPA center Smarjeske Toplice, free for hotel guests-castle .In a small town you can easily find a cozy hospitable restaurant with a fine cuisine .Neskuchno will be here and tennis fans, because in Otocec is a very famous tennis school .

Otočec Castle