Murska Sobota is the regional centre. There, you can go to Lake Sobota and visit Expano, an interactive experiential park, and explore the beauty of the local landscape.
Pomurje is known for three unique thermal waters: black, mineral, and paraffin water. You can release energy or be re-charged with it at spas in Moravske Toplice, Radenci, Banovci, and Lendava.
If you’re seeking some peace and quiet, head to the Goričko Landscape Park. It’s a part of a park that we share with neighbouring Austria and Hungary, and it serves as the habitat for many endangered plant and animal species. In the gentle hills of Goričko, you can visit the village of Grad, which is home to the largest baroque castle in Slovenia. If you visit it with your children, make sure to also visit the Vulkanija Adventure Park.
You’ll also find the picturesque landscape of Jeruzalem stunning. This village is located among gentle wine-growing hills and it’s an excellent starting point for hiking, cycling, and enjoying culinary experiences.
Active experiences in Pomurje
Pomurje has a network of well-marked hiking trails. Go in the footsteps of St Martin or go hiking on a part of the Slovenian Mountain Trail. Exploring Pomurje by bicycle is relatively easy, yet interesting. There are over 600 km of marked cycling trails in the region. Pick a long-distance cycling trail along the River Mura or the Pomurje circular cycling trail.
The River Mura and many lakes are very popular with fishermen. A fishing licence is mandatory. You can also go rafting on the River Mura, and timber rafting is particularly interesting.
Golfers congregate in Moravske Toplice.
You can go swimming in many spas or town pools in Murska Sobota and Ljutomer.
Go to Lake Bukovnica to get recharged by visiting its energy points. There’s also an adrenaline park there.