A depiction of Medusa on Orožnov trg indicates that the area around Laško was already settled in Roman times.
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Culture
The Laško Museum is housed in a renovated old market barn on Aškerčev trg and presents the historical development of the town from prehistoric times onward. It offers three permanent exhibitions: “Laško – A Journey Through Time”, an exhibition on the brewing industry and health tourism, and an exhibition on the geology of the Laško area. The museum is part of several guided-tour programmes and is also open to individual visitors.
The Aškerc Homestead at Senožete presents a literary and ethnological collection about the poet Anton Aškerc. The homestead includes a building more than 500 years old, a thatched granary and a toplar hayrack. It also offers tastings of homemade sheep’s cheese.
The Carthusian monastery of Jurklošter was founded in the 12th century. A defensive tower and the Church of St Mauritius have been preserved in the Gračnica Valley.
Tabor Castle historically served as the administrative seat of the local nobility and as a courthouse. The castle currently houses a restaurant with a wine cellar.
Trails
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 Pot SREČNO is 29.7 km long in total, of which 7.7 km run through the municipality of Laško.
For several years, traditional hiking events have been held in the municipality of Laško on well-maintained and marked themed hiking trails. The B2 – Pot po nekdanjih trških mejah Laškega follows the historic route along the former market boundaries of Laško.
The Laški krog is a 49 km cycling route starting in Laško.
The Orionova pot is a moderately difficult nature trail that follows the traces of ancient cultures through the Gračnica Valley. It begins and ends in Jurklošter and leads via Mrzlo Polje, Pojerje, Blatni vrh, Puršnica and Marof.
Fly fishing is possible on the Gračnica River in summer. The Konjeniško društvo Brijer offers horseback rides during which visitors can explore sights in the Laško area. TIC Laško organises guided tours and day trips for larger groups.
Nature
The 851-metre-high Sveta Trojica mountain above Jurklošter is a popular excursion and viewing destination. In good visibility, the view extends to the Dolomites in Italy, Sljeme in Croatia and several border mountains in Austria, including Peca.
Thermana Laško has swimming pools 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 are 24 Roman-style energy points.
Cuisine
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. Several beekeepers offer the opportunity to learn about the tradition of beekeeping.
More travel destinations: Laško, Radeče, Svibno, Trobni Dol, Rimske Toplice, Kočevje, Logatec and Postojna.
