Christmas Escape to the Castle

Treat yourself to a little magic to end the year well.

22. 11. 2026–9. 1. 2027

1 overnight stay with breakfast for 2 people
4-course dinner at the castle restaurant, recommended by the MICHELIN GUIDE 2026
Recipient of the prestigious MICHELIN KEY award

Winter Holiday Escape into Magic

Božični pobeg na Grad from 518⁴⁰€

(per room)

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Otočec Castle Hotel*****

All those who seek a true royal experience are in for a treat at Otočec Castle, one of the most alluring hotels in Slovenia, located in the heart of unspoilt scenery, on an islet in the middle of the emerald Krka River. It offers luxurious rooms and suites for the most discerning tastes. At the end of 2009 the Otočec Castle was inducted into Relais & Chateaux, a prestige association of castles and mansions.

22. 11. 2026–9. 1. 2027

Božični pobeg na Grad 518.40 € / per room

Welcome to the Magical Otočec Castle

In your favorite double room, enjoy the comfort of your accommodation and indulge your taste buds with a decadently delicious breakfast and an exceptional dinner at the castle restaurant, also recommended by the current Michelin Guide.

Treat yourself to a getaway you will carry in your heart for a long time.

Pleasant experiences await you …

Enjoy a tasting of premium wines, swimming in the thermal-water pool and saunas at the nearby Hotel Šport, and, if you wish, massages (surcharge). During your stay at Otočec, you can also enjoy a visit to Terme Šmarješke Toplice, with its pools, saunas and wellness centre.

And – weather permitting – practise your swing on the golf course or play a festive nine-hole round.

We will also prepare various festive activities, such as a lantern walk, tea by the fireplace, a gingerbread-baking workshop and entertainment for children.

The “Christmas Escape to the Castle” package includes:

1 overnight stay with breakfast for 2 people in a double room
4-course menu at the Castle Otočec***** restaurant, also recommended by the current Michelin Guide
Wine tasting with three wines in the Wine Tower
Use of the thermal pool and sauna world at Hotel Šport****
Use of the thermal pools and sauna world at Šmarješke Toplice Spa
Option for a 50-minute massage (extra charge)

Member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux association

Hotel Castle Otočec*****

The only “water castle” in Slovenia is a member of the international Relais & Châteaux association of hotels and restaurants, which places it among the world’s top luxury tourism destinations.

Guests can enjoy 16 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites furnished with natural materials. The renowned castle restaurant delights with fresh, healthy, locally inspired cuisine, exciting flavors, and produce from the castle garden.

Castle Restaurant

The Michelin Guide also recommends visiting the castle restaurant in 2026.

The recommendation highlights that it provides a sense of relaxation and tranquility in a beautiful setting, while seasonal local ingredients ensure the full flavor of dishes prepared by the island’s master chefs with great imagination.

Many ingredients are grown in-house in the ecologically managed Castle Garden, while the rest are supplied by nearby farms certified for organic and integrated cultivation and breeding.

Golf Course: Golf Castle Otočec

Winter golf?

Yes, if the weather allows, it’s possible!

Treat yourself to a stay in the beautiful castle and enjoy playing golf on the rolling greens of Dolenjska – Otočec awaits you!

Wine Tower at Castle Otočec

Wine Tasting

In one of the castle towers there is a refined wine cellar that enriches the extensive offer for castle guests. The cellar houses prized domestic and international wines of superior quality.

The “Christmas Escape to the Castle” package also includes a wine tasting in our castle wine tower.

The Wine Package 3.0 includes 3 wine samples, which we present and serve to you in the attractive round setting of the castle tower.