Hajdina
Hajdina and its surrounding area was one of the largest Roman provincial centres of Mithraism in Europe. Archaeologists discovered five Mithraea in this area. Romans left a rich legacy in this region, which includes temples dedicated to Mithras – Mithraea. These temples were used for religious ceremonies and represented a cave in which Mithras performed the first offering. The oldest Mithraeum in the Roman provinces along the Danube is the so-called First Mithraeum in Spodnja Hajdina, which is exhibited in situ.
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Cultural
heritage
Vicus Fortunae and the First Mithraeum
Vicus Fortunae in Spodnja Hajdina takes visitors back more than 2,000 years, to the time when the important Roman settlement of Poetovio was developing along the Drava River and near the military camp. With the expansion of the Roman Empire, trade, crafts, and administration flourished, attracting educated officials, soldiers, and merchants from different parts of the empire. They brought with them their knowledge, customs, traditions, and beliefs.
This area became a meeting point of various deities and spiritual traditions — from Roman and Celtic influences to the mysterious cult of Mithraism. It was here that the First Mithraeum was established, a special sanctuary dedicated to the god Mithras, accessible only to the initiated. An important role in the story of Hajdina is also played by the goddess Fortuna, the symbol of luck and favorable destiny, after whom Vicus Fortunae was named — as a place where fortunate experiences come together.
Church of St. Martin
The original church was built around the year 1000, during a plague epidemic, on the edge of an elevated site offering beautiful views of the surrounding area, alongside the former Roman road. In 1390, a new Gothic church was built on its site together with its famous Gothic presbytery. Its star-ribbed vault is the oldest of its kind in Slovenia. The vault ribs partly rest on consoles shaped as fantastic masks, which are closely connected to the leading Czech art of the time and to the renowned European master Peter Parler. These console masks represent an invaluable treasure of Slovenian art and at the same time indicate the connection between Hajdina and the nearby pilgrimage site of Ptujska Gora.
Natural
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Berl Nature Trail
The Berl Nature Trail reveals the rich and diverse world along the Drava River, where valuable natural habitats are preserved within floodplain forests, oxbow lakes, and river branches. It is a place where visitors can experience the authentic nature of the riverside environment and observe characteristic plant life as well as numerous animal species that have found their habitat here.
The well-maintained circular trail leads visitors along an approximately two-kilometre route, offering an educational and sustainable way to explore this sensitive ecosystem. Part of the trail also includes an outdoor educational point where the special features of the local flora and fauna are presented.
A special symbol of the trail is the kingfisher, a characteristic and nowadays endangered bird whose presence highlights the importance of preserving the natural balance along the river. The Berl Nature Trail is therefore not only a place for a relaxing walk, but also an opportunity to understand the importance of aquatic ecosystems and their role within the wider Drava River area.
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Pump Track Hajdoše (Hajdoše Sports Park)
Pump Track Hajdoše, located in Hajdoše Sports Park, is a modern cycling track designed for active leisure, movement, and outdoor fun. The track was completed in autumn 2024 and is situated in the heart of the Hajdoše sports and recreation centre.
It is designed as a dynamic asphalt circular track with rollers and turns, enabling riders to move without pedalling — by using body movement and shifting their weight. It is suitable for a wide range of users, from children and beginners to more experienced cyclists, skateboarders, scooter riders, and inline skaters.
The pump track enhances the sports offer of Hajdoše and promotes recreation, skill, balance, and socialising among different generations in a well-maintained outdoor space.
Karting Experience (AMZS)
The karting experience at the AMZS Karting and Motorsport Centre in Slovenja vas near Ptuj offers an adrenaline-filled adventure on the longest karting track in Slovenia. On the technically varied track, more than 1,000 metres long and featuring bends and straights, visitors can test their driving skills and experience the thrill of real racing.
The centre is designed for both beginners and experienced drivers, offering kart rental, organised driving sessions, and various events such as team-building activities, celebrations, or competitive experiences. With its width and dynamic layout, the track provides a safe yet exciting ride that awakens the competitive spirit in everyone.
The karting experience combines sport, fun, and learning the basics of racing technique, creating a modern space for active socialising where speed, skill, and enjoyment come together in an unforgettable experience.
Goja Tennis and Padel Centre
Goja Tennis and Padel Centre is a modern sports and recreation facility intended for lovers of tennis and the increasingly popular sport of padel. The centre offers well-maintained, high-quality courts suitable for both recreational players and more demanding athletes.
Padel, a dynamic sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, is suitable for all generations, as it is easy to learn and highly social. Together with tennis, the centre creates an environment where movement, fun, and relaxed socialising come together.
The Goja Centre thus complements the local sports offer and encourages an active lifestyle, recreation, and quality leisure time outdoors.
Golf and Footgolf
The golf and footgolf course offers a well-maintained sports environment for lovers of precision, movement, and relaxation in nature. Set in a pleasant green setting, sporting activity blends with a calm landscape experience, making it suitable both for recreational players and visitors looking for relaxed outdoor socialising.
In addition to classic golf, footgolf is also available — a fun and increasingly popular version of the game that combines elements of football and golf. Instead of clubs, players use their feet, and the aim is to get the ball into the hole with as few shots as possible. Thanks to its simple rules, footgolf is accessible to different generations, families, groups, and teams.
The experience brings together sport, nature, relaxation, and socialising, offering a pleasant opportunity for active leisure time.