During our stay in Lasko, the thermal spa of Slovenia, in addition to bathing in the thermal water, we also used the time for a walk. My kids weren't too thrilled about it because they preferred to spend time at the pools of the hotel where we were staying, but we convinced them to visit some historical places. 😊 On the second day of our stay, rain was forecast for the afternoon, so in the morning we headed to the old town of Lasko, known as Tabor, located on the top of Lasko with stunning views above.
The old castle, which the locals call the old town, is located on a hill above the Savinja river, and the walk is great for a morning activity because you have to go uphill.
This was an aggravating circumstance for my kids, especially for my daughter who wanted me to carry her. But luckily, a group of her peers (perhaps even younger) from kindergarten came along, who were going to the old town with their teachers as well. They told us to follow them and that they knew the way, so we followed them. I was amazed by those little children who were so lively and full of energy that we could hardly keep up with them.
I thought about what could be the reason for that, and it is probably the way of life and the fresh air that these children are used to, while my children come from an urban environment where the air cannot even be compared to the air in Lasko.
We reached the spacious green meadows below the castle where the children were playing a little.
And then we went up to the castle. It was very beautiful up close.
Tabor and the Old town (castle) of Lasko preserve the spirit of centuries past and tell the story of its rich history. Located above the Savinja River, the Old town of Lasko dates back to the 12th century and served for centuries as a strategic stronghold for defending and controlling nearby routes.
Later, in the 16th century, the Tabor was built – a fortified refuge protecting the local population from Ottoman raids.
Today, walking along its preserved walls and green slopes, it’s easy to imagine the turbulent moments of history written into its stones.
The castle now houses the Pavus restaurant, which has one Michelin star. This time we were not in a financial opportunity to try their food, but we plan to do so when we come here again.
I enjoyed looking into the distance. The view of Lasko from Tabor was impressive.
On the way back we walked along the streets where all the yards were beautifully arranged and everything was somehow in perfect order.
That order and neatness make me calm and I enjoyed looking around.
Along the way, we also saw a very old house that reflects the past of this town.
After the walk, we went bathing, and I will write about that in the next post.
Thank you for reading.
Jelena
