Senior Olympics

Fons Romanus site indicates that Vrnjačka banja has served as the Roman healing ground.  The modern spa, however, was established in the summer of 1869, when the first spa season was officially opened. As much as seven mineral springs are in use nowadays.

The pride of the town is the edifice “Castle of Culture” (“Zamak kulture”), the former summer residence of the General Belimarković, built in the late XIX century.  The symbol of Vrnjačka banja and the most common postcard motive is the Thermal bath and large flower roundel in the middle of the park.  Spacious parks with the European landscape architecture and a new Japanese garden are also spa’s trademarks.   

From its very founding the spa was visited for healing and uplifting, but also for cheerful companionship.  Tradition of balls and festivals, has, with some changes in the form, held up to date.

Senior Olympics, Programmes for the Elderly:

• Seven Olympic disciplines for seniors: soccer, basketball, chess, darts, speed walking and fishing,
• “A healthy mind in a healthy body” – stretching and hiking programmes
• Culture tour – literary events, fine arts, traditional creative work (Stories from the Mill),
• “Recycle” – environmental protection and improvement of environmental sanitation,
• “Let’s add life to the years, not years to life” – an educational social care programme.

Other activities: active holidays and relaxation

• Wellness & Spa weekend programmes,
• Recreation in swimming pools and sports facilities,
• Cycling tour “Through spa parks”,  
• Ride in a carriage and walk down the “Health Path”,
• Mountaineering on Goč mountain,
• Fishing in Podunavačke ponds.

Sightseeing:

• The first sight of the town: Vrnjačka Promenade,
• Centennial Park and thermal baths,
• “Castle of Culture” Heritage Museum,  
•  Old buildings on the Čajka hill,
• Temple of the Virgin Mary ,
•  Love bridge over the Vrnjačka River.

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