Where the Sun Rises Over Slovenia – A Guided Experience Through Čatež ob Savi
Čatež ob Savi is not just a gateway to a thermal paradise, but a place where history, myth, and nature come together. This guided walk will take you through the cultural and historical treasures of a village that has felt human footsteps for millennia – from Illyrians and Romans to the mysterious forest goblin known as the Čatež dwarf.
According to legend, this half-man, half-goat spirit guarded a spring of healing water – the very spring that gave the village its name. You’ll learn about the medieval mint that produced Čatež coins in the 13th century, discover the legacy of the former manor tied to the noble Ausperg family, and hear the story of Dr. Andrej Veble – a great advocate for a Slovenian university.
Your journey can continue with a gentle hike to the top of Šentviška Gora, where the chapel of St. Vitus stands – once a pilgrimage site, now a beloved viewpoint steeped in legends and silent wishes. There, on the panoramic plateau, you’ll feel why the locals proudly say they live “where the sun rises over Slovenia.”
Join us and uncover the hidden layers of Čatež – a place where the past still lives and every stone tells a story.
