The part named "Clerk's line" (Činovnički red) was apparently housed by clerks from the mine and administration. The mine was closed in 1968 because deposits were largely exhausted, and coal exploitation became unviable. The village's population is in a decay since. Recent developments The traces of mine exploitation are still present all over the village, like entries to the shafts (Barbara, Gustav, Južno pomoćno, Zora, Glavno) and a number of buildings. The "Miners' house" is scheduled for transformation into an ethno-tourist attraction. After the mine's closure, most of the population turned back to agriculture. For its favorable geographic position, the area of Vrdnik is suitable for winemaking. The spa, accompanied with hotel with annex, bungalows, 260 beds total, and two Olympic-size swimming pools presents an important touristic asset and a source of income. The water temperature is 32.8 °C, and the spa is suitable for treatment of rheumatoid ailments, postoperative conditions, various painful disorders, and general balneologic recuperation. Demographics As of 2011 census, the village of Vrdnik has a population of 3,092 inhabitants. Notable people Aleksandar Berček, actor Franjo Ožegović, Yugoslav geologist Milan Stepanović, poet Milica Stojadinović-Srpkinja, poet Zvonko Turkali, architect See also List of spa towns in Serbia List of places in Serbia List of cities, towns and villages in Vojvodina References Literature Slobodan Ćurčić, Broj stanovnika Vojvodine, Novi Sad, 1996. External links Vrdnik – naselje, tvrđava, rudnik, banja, manastir Vrdnik spa Populated places in Syrmia Spa towns in Serbia