Quick FactsOverview
About Terme Catez
Terme Catez, Slovenia is the largest waterpark in Central Europe, located at Topliška cesta 35 in Catez ob Savi, 4 kilometres from Brezice and 30 kilometres from Zagreb. Eleven healing thermal springs supply pools with water at 36 degrees Celsius. Hot springs were discovered here at the end of the 18th century; the first private spa was built shortly after, and the complex grew into a major resort in the 1960s.
The Summer Thermal Riviera covers over 10,000 square metres of outdoor thermal water, with pools averaging 30 degrees, a 50 by 25 metre Olympic pool, toboggans, a pirate island, a lazy river, wave pools, and whirlpools. It opens from mid-April to mid-September. The Winter Thermal Riviera is 2,300 square metres indoors, open 365 days a year from 9am to 9pm, with waterslides, wave pool, whirlpools, and water massage, averaging 33 degrees. A new Wellness Riviera of 1,000 square metres is reserved for adults only.
A sauna park with 8 distinct zones, including Indian, Salt, and Finnish Aroma saunas, is available at a surcharge. Three hotels and two campsites are on site. Sports facilities include an 18-hole golf course, tennis, football, beach volleyball, fishing on the Sava River, horseback riding, archery, and cycling. A medical and health centre is part of the complex.
Location & Access
Getting to Terme Catez
Terme Catez is at Topliška cesta 35, 8250 Brezice, in Catez ob Savi. From Ljubljana, take the A2 motorway southeast toward Zagreb and exit at Brezice; approximately 95 kilometres and about 70 minutes. From Zagreb in Croatia, drive north across the border and continue to Brezice; approximately 30 kilometres and 30 minutes, making Terme Catez a highly accessible destination from the Croatian capital. From Celje, drive approximately 60 kilometres southeast via the A1 and A2 motorways. Parking is available on site.
By train, Catez ob Savi has a station on the Ljubljana-Zagreb line and is a short walk or taxi ride from the resort. Ljubljana Airport is approximately 100 kilometres northwest. Zagreb Airport is approximately 40 kilometres southeast. The location between the two capitals makes Terme Catez well placed for visitors from both countries.
Tickets for the Thermal Riviera can be bought online at terme-catez.si; purchasing in advance is recommended for summer weekends. The Winter Thermal Riviera is open year-round from 9am to 9pm. The Wellness Riviera is adults only. The sauna park carries a surcharge. Hotel guests have included pool access; day visitors purchase tickets at the entrance. Wheelchair-accessible accommodation and an elevator are available; contact the resort to confirm current accessibility routes to all pool areas.
Suitability & Accessibility
Who Terme Catez Suits
Terme Catez suits families with children, active guests, couples seeking a full-service thermal resort, and visitors travelling between Ljubljana and Zagreb who want a one or two-night stop. The scale of the complex means all ages find something suited to them: young children have dedicated pool areas and the pirate island; older children and teenagers enjoy the waterslides, lazy river, and Olympic pool; adults have the adults-only Wellness Riviera and the 8-zone sauna park with Indian, Salt, and Finnish Aroma options.
The Winter Thermal Riviera makes it a practical year-round destination. A visit in winter, when outdoor activities are not possible, still gives access to the full indoor complex, and the 8-zone sauna park provides a serious wellness option. The Summer Thermal Riviera is one of the largest outdoor thermal water parks in the region; peak summer weekends attract large crowds, so visiting on weekdays or arriving early is advisable. The Sava River setting and the 18-hole golf course appeal to visitors who want activity alongside thermal bathing.
Terme Catez is confirmed wheelchair accessible with adapted rooms and an elevator. Visitors with specific mobility needs should contact terme-catez.si before arriving to confirm current step-free access to all thermal areas and the sauna park.
Safety & Etiquette
Terme Catez Safety Tips
Terme Catez is a large managed resort with lifeguards on duty at all pools. The Summer Thermal Riviera operates seasonally; individual pool zones have different opening dates from late April. Follow posted rules at each slide and attraction; height and age restrictions apply at some water slides. Children must be supervised at all times, particularly at the toboggans, wave pools, and the lazy river. The pirate island zone is designed for children but requires adult presence for young visitors.
Pool temperatures are comfortable at 30 to 36 degrees Celsius; standard thermal bathing care applies. Limit continuous soaking in the warmest pools to 20 to 30 minutes and rest between sessions. The sauna park requires a separate ticket and has 8 zones; follow standard sauna practice - shower before entry, limit sessions to 10 to 15 minutes, and cool down fully between rounds. Grip sandals are strongly recommended throughout the complex; surfaces are wet across extensive outdoor areas and at pool exits.
The Wellness Riviera is adults only; check the current age requirement at terme-catez.si before visiting with older teenagers. Buy tickets online in advance at terme-catez.si for summer weekends and public holidays to avoid queuing at the entrance. The Winter Thermal Riviera operates daily until 9pm; last entry is before 9pm. Campsite guests have a defined daily entry allowance for the Thermal Riviera; confirm the current terms and any security deposit requirements when booking the campsite at terme-catez.si.
