Things to do in the area
Things to do in the area

Extinct volcano
Smrekovec
The extinct Smrekovec volcano offers opportunities for hiking and observation of diverse flora and endangered animal species (wild rooster,…)
- 20 min
- Smrekovec

Botanical garden
Mozirski gaj
Visit Mozirski gaj and enjoy a stroll amongst the endless beds of beautiful flowers, trees and other beauties that the park has to offer.
- 30 min
- Mozirski gaj

Vrbovec Castle and Museum
At the museum of forestry and woodworking in Vrbovec castle, you can learn about the times of carters, olcars, sawyers, carpenters and rafters.
- 30 min
- Vrbovec Museum

Funpark
Menina
Adrenaline park Menina, located high among the trees in the Menina camp, is suitable for children and adults. Also open in winter by appointment.
- 30 min
- Funpark Menina

Museum collection
Mozirje and Mozirjani
Take a walk through the museum collection and learn about the history of Mozirje through old photos, documents and various objects.
- 30 min
- Mozirje Library

Bohačev
double hayrack
In Nazarje, visit the large double hayrack, which also houses an exhibition about the historical development of the Nazarje municipality.
- 30 min
- Bohač Double Hayrack

Medieval
pillar of shame
Visit the shaming post or “pranger” in Rečica. In the Middle Ages convicts were tied to the pillar and publicly shamed and punished.
- 30 min
- Medieval pillar

Museum of the leather industry in Slovenia
The Museum of leather industry exhibits the history and chronological overview of leathercraft, industrialists and former life in the Šaleška Valley.
- 40 min
- Museum of leather industry

Wellness
Terme Topolšica
Indulge, relax and enjoy the various thermal water pools, sun’s rays and the rich culinary offer that you’ll find at terme Topolšica.
- 40 min
- Terme Topolšica

Braslovče
lake
Visit Braslovče lake and take a strpll along the educational trail. After that you can treat yourself to a delicous meal in the log cabin by the lake.
- 40 min
- Braslovče lake

Špančeva
vineyard cottage
Visit one of the oldest and best-preserved vineyard cottages in Slovenia. You can learn more about the wine and get to try diferenten varieties.
- 40 min
- Špančeva vineyard cottage

Štekl
Museum
Visit the ethnological collection in the Štekl tower, where you can see up to 400-year-old objects from Gornji Grad and its surroundings.
- 40 min
- Štekl Museum

The Coal Mining
Museum of Slovenia
Visit the museum of coal mining in Velenje and learn about the history and importance of coal mining for the Šaleška valley and Slovenia.
- 40 min
- Coal Mining Museum

Velenje castle
and museum
In one of the most beautifully preserved Slovenian castles, you can see 10 differnet permanent museum exhibitions of local history and more.
- 45 min
- Velenje Museum

Pozoj caste trail
around Velenje
On Pozoj’s castle trail, the dragon Pozoj will take you along the path through the history and stories of Velenje and lead you past 5 different castles.
- 45 min
- Pozoj castle trail

Gornji Grad
baroque Chatedral
Visit the largest and architecturally most important baroque building in Slovenia, where you can enjoy the beautiful art .
- 45 min
- Gornji Grad Chatedral

Ethno Village
Luče
The open-air museum is a park with eight wooden houses where locals present their handicrafts, from forging to tailoring.
- 45 min
- Ethno Village Luče

House of
minerals
Visit the collection of minerals of the world, a collection of minerals from Slovenia, and a gemological collection of precious stones.
- 45 min
- House of minerals

Velenje
lake
Clean water, sunny beaches and many opportunities for various water sports and other forms of recreation await you at Lake Velenje.
- 50 min
- Velenje lake

Explore the
underground world
Experienced cavers and experts will take you to explore karst phenomena in Savinjsko area and discover pristine karst caves.
- 50 min
- Cave experiences

Žovnek
castle
Visit one of the oldest castles in Slovenia and take a stoll throught historical ruins of the old headquarters of the Žovneški Lords.
- 50 min
- Žovnek castle

Pekel
Cave
The magical karst cave invites you to visit and see the incredible stalactites. The cave is more than 3 million years old and has a rich history.
- 50 min
- Pekel Cave

Kavčnik
homestead
Visit the open-air folk architecture museum and more than 300-year-old smokehouse with an open hearth that was used for heating and cooking.
- 50 min
- Kavčnikova homestead

Beer fountain
Žalec
Visit the beer fountain in the pleasant surroundings of the city park. You get to try different kinds of beers available at the time of your visit.
- 50 min
- Beer Fountain Žalec

Rock formation
Igla (needle)
A distinctive 40 m high rock formation above the river. Back in the day, the only footpath between Luče and Solčava led through the “eye” of the needle.
- 50 min
- Rock formation Igla

Regional park
Robanov kot
Robanov kot is a glacially transformed Alpine valley of exceptional cultural and natural value. An ideal destination for hiking and sightseeing.
- 50 min
- Robanov kot

Žager
Mill
The magical, at least 250-year-old Žager Mill surrounded by lush undergrowth is one of the few water-powered mills still in operation in Slovenia.
- 55 min
- Žagarjev Mill

Rep
waterfall
A picturesque 25-meter-high Rep waterfall with two water basins invites you to take a moment to admire the natural beauty.
- 55 min
- Rep waterfall

Learning path of
Pearl the dwarf
The trail connects the municipalities of Velenje and Dobrna and covers the fields of biology, geography, history, and cultural and natural heritage.
- 55 min
- Dwarf Pearl's Learning Path

Old Castle
Celje
Visit the castle of the most influential Slovenian ruling dynasty and walk amongst the walls, thet are imbued in rich and interesting history.
- 1 ura
- Old Castle Celje

Matkov kot and
Matkov škaf
Visit Matkov kot and Matkov škaf – a crater-like snow formation. In the spring there is a slight waterfall that carves a hole in the shape of a basin.
- 1 ura 5 min
- Matkov kot

Paleontological cave
Potočka zijalka
An important archaeological site from paleolithic. An old Stone Age dwelling, remains of tools, hearths and food were discovered.
- 1 ura 10 min
- Cave Potočka zijalka

Snow
cave
The highest situated tourist cave in Slovenia is famous for the eternal ice in the entrance hall, many stalactites and diverse cave fauna.
- 1 ura 15 min
- Snow cave at Raduha

Sparkly
water spring
Visit the natural attraction of Solčava. A natural monument – source of acidic mineral water. Some say it has healing powers due to the minerals
- 1 ura 15 min
- mineral spring under Olševa

Rinka
Waterfall
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Slovenia is a popular tourist destination, especially in spring and autumn, when the flow is at its highest.
- 1 ura 15 min
- Rinka waterfall

Menina
pasture plateau
Menina planina is a plateau in the Kamnik-Savinjske Alps, which offers hiking trails and wonderful views of the surrounding peaks.
- 1 ura 30 min
- Cottage at Menina plateau