Mövenpick Resort & Spa Fruske Terme

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Architecture
  • Company/Firm
    DBA
  • Lead Designer
    Djordje Bajilo
  • Other Designer(s)
    Gordana Krstic, Milija Cakarevic
  • Architect
    Djordje Bajilo
  • Interior Designer
    Djordje Bajilo
  • Hospitality
    Accor Group & Promont Group
  • Location
    Vrdnik, Serbia
  • Project Date
    2022
  • Developer
    Promont Group
  • Project Link

The Fruske Terme hotel complex is located on the slopes of the Fruška Gora National Park, in Serbia. The hotel is located at the foot of a Roman tower from the 2nd century and near abandoned coal mines from the 19th century where thermal water was first found. Construction of the hotel happened to 2022. The complex occupies an advantageous position in its natural and historical surroundings, overlooking a forest from the 42976 m2 facilities. It is accommodated with 13 swimming pools, 12 saunas, area with massage rooms, 206 hotel units, a restaurant, and congress halls. The facility develops both individual and business tourism. From June 2022, the complex is part of the Movenpick hotel chain ang Accor group. The facility represents the first modern spas in this part of Europe, continuing the tradition of old steam baths dating to Roman times in this area. The complex combines a high level of technological equipment of the modern hospitality industry with sustainable energy systems, using thermal water for swimming pools, water heating and 100% electricity through its own solar power plant. The use of natural wood is adapted to the environment, while brick dominates the faça