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Radoboj is a unique location offering relaxation in a forest bath
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Radoboj is a unique location offering relaxation in a forest bath

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The ForestFest event in Radoboj, Croatia, promotes the health benefits of forest bathing.
  • International experts in forest therapy are presenting lectures and workshops.
  • The event highlights Radoboj as a new destination for health tourism, focusing on a holistic approach to wellness through nature.
  • Activities include forest bathing sessions, forest pedagogy, sound baths, and Qi Gong.

Radoboj, located in Hrvatsko Zagorje, Croatia, is hosting ForestFest, a three-day event dedicated to promoting the therapeutic value of forest bathing and nature-based wellness. This initiative positions the region as a unique hub for health tourism in this part of Europe, focusing on the restorative power of forests.

Prescribing Nature for Patient and Planetary Health

โ€” Melissa LemThe title of a lecture to be given by Professor Melissa Lem from Canada at the ForestFest event.

The festival features a lineup of world-renowned experts in forest therapy, including Professor Won Sop Shin from Korea, who will discuss public health strategies using therapeutic forests. Professor Darija Cvikl from Slovenia will present on therapeutic forest activities in tourism, and Professor Melissa Lem from Canada will speak on "prescribing nature for patient and planetary health." Local Croatian experts will also share insights on topics such as the impact of forest walks on the brain and the age of forests.

This year's ForestFest places special emphasis on Radoboj as a burgeoning health tourism destination. Poliklinika Poliderma d.o.o. has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Health as an authorized institution for providing medical wellness with a holistic approach, specifically incorporating forest bathing. Collaborative programs between the clinic's medical team and the Forest Power association aim to integrate these natural therapies into structured wellness offerings.

Strategy of Public Health Services with Therapeutic Forests in Korea

โ€” Won Sop ShinThe topic of a lecture by Professor Won Sop Shin from Korea at the ForestFest event.

Beyond the expert lectures, the festival includes a variety of workshops suitable for all ages, such as forest bathing sessions, forest pedagogy, sound baths, Qi Gong, and mandala creation using natural materials. Attendees can also learn about preparing teas from local herbs and experience a unique attraction called "Skok preko koลพe" (Jump over the skin), a nod to Radoboj's mining history. Visitors can also explore local attractions like the Radboa museum and the Center for Nature Zagorje.

Therapeutic forest activities in tourism practice

โ€” Darija CviklThe subject of a presentation by Professor Darija Cvikl from Slovenia at the ForestFest event.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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