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- The town is known for hosting various cultural events, including music festivals, theatre performances, and art exhibitions. Additionally, Velenje has produced notable athletes who have achieved success on both national and international stages.
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Velenje holds the only 400-kilometre (250 mi) long adventure race in Slovenia, called Adventure Race Slovenia, which is known across Europe and is held every weekend in June. It was first held in 2003 by the Lake Dragon Scout Group.
Velenje has an attractive beach by the lake and hosts the largest children's festival in Slovenia. Velenje invites you to the town of the unique underground Coal Mining Museum, and Topolšica invites you to an attractive spa in the midst of green forests.
The incredible growth of the town, when at the end of the 1960s more than 20 city buildings sprang up in the middle of the green surroundings in just two years, astonished the entire home country at the time. On 20 September 1959, the new city centre of Velenje was officially opened.
- Visit Coal Mine Velenje
- Have Some Water Fun on Velenje Beach
- Try Local Chocolate in Lucifer Café
- Visit Beer Fountain in Žalec
- Climb Velenje Castle
- Visit The Museum House of Minerals
- Walk Through Main Square
- Visit Pipi Longstocking Festival in Autumn
- Explore Hell Cave
- Try Local Wine at Tourist Wine Trail
Enter a coal mine from 19th century dressed in mining clothes, overcoat, with helmet on your head and snack in your hand. Have an unforgettable underground adventure and learn about the miners work in the past.
Did you know Velenje has a great beach, too? It’s located by the boat house on Lake Velenje. Pack your swim suit and sunscreen and go have an exciting water experience on Velenje Beach. There are numerous fun options for spending your free time relaxing close to the water. There are some bars and restaurants close by for when you get hungry.
Try some of the handmade chocolate masterpieces in Velenje. Lucifer Chocolate offers a varied choice of premium chocolate, from the smallest pralines to large candy boxes. For a very special and unique gift, buy a personalized chocolate bar.
The Europe’s first beer fountain opened its taps in Žalec which is just around 20 minutes drive from Velenje. If you’re a beer lover, this is a must stop for you. You can make a toast with a glass of good beer coming directly from the beer fountain.
Take a look at this well-preserved and fairy tale like castle from the 13th century. It stands on the top of the hill in Velenje. The castle currently houses a museum of art and culture that’s worth a visit. Relax in the courtyard and take in the beauty that surrounded the castle more than 700 years ago.
This museum represents a piece of the endless treasures as it exhibits a large collection of minerals from across the world. Some exhibits were found in the Velenje Mine and are extraordinary. House of Minerals can be found under the castle wall in the old part of Velenje.
Main square should not be missed. Dive into history and check out the largest Tito statue in the world. Because of the statue the Main Square is sometimes called Tito Square.
This is the biggest children festival in Slovenia that takes place at the end of September. There are more than 100 creative workshops organized in addition to theatre performances, concert stage and a cinema. This is especially fun for children and is a unique experience you can get only in Slovenia.
Hell Cave invites you in with the devil’s face shape above the entrance, daring you to step in and explore. There are magnificent stalactites and stalagmites to see. The cave if full of bats in the air and crabs in the water. Watch out for the underground fall in this charming cave.
To get the true vibe of authenticity, kindness and hospitality, visit Šmartno ob Paki and their Tourist Wine Trail. Šmartno ob Paki is located approximately 15 minutes by car from Velenje. This special wine trail will lead you through and between vineyards past viewpoints, winecellars and wineries. Explore the wine-growing region with endless possi...
We are becoming increasingly known for our tourism activities. In recent years, the entire Šalek Valley has been developing as an established tourist destination. Together with various stakeholders, we want to create a smart, green and citizen- and visitor-friendly city with an advanced tourist offer.
With its 36,000 inhabitants, Velenje is the sixth largest city in Slovenia. Even though the city is known for its economy, tourism and small businesses have also been gaining ground recently. There is an important restructuring challenge ahead of us which has been planned carefully.
