Different playgrounds, festivals and thematic trails.
The valley of childlike playfulness and creativity.
Families with small and big children feel great in Šaleška Valley. They can decide where to go by using the special Kids’ map of Velenje, with locations for creatively entertaining the youngest ones.
Whilst strolling in Velenje, you’ll surely notice the carefully maintained city playground, the real play park in nature at the heart of the city, and Pika’s playground by Velenje Lake, with large sandpit, and magical villa Villekulla. Visit the adventurous energy playground Miners’ Village, which playfully informs kids about energy sources at Sun Park. Here, kids can produce light with their movements, make spirals whirl by descending a cableway and lights glow by putting lignite on trolleys, and other wonders.
At Velenje Beach, special playground equipment is provided for children with special needs. Tresimir Park in Šoštanj is a great location for children, with cableway, toboggan, climbing net, and other didactic playground equipment.
Children love coming to Velenje in September when Pika’s Festival, with more than 100 creative workshops, events on large and small theatre stages, fairy and concert stages and Pika’s Cinema, is held for the entire week.
Besides Pippi Longstocking, children are attracted to Šaleška Valley’s interesting discoveries year-round by thematic and teaching trails, with characters such as the dragon Pozoj and the dwarf Biser.
The largest carnival in the Šaleška Valley
The origins of the carnival in Šoštanj can be traced back to 1953. On carnival day, “Janez’s mother,” a prominent innkeeper from Lajš, rode her horse to Mravljak Brothers’ Square in Šoštanj. The horse was tied to a “block,” which was a metaphor for unmarried young men and women. She was followed by a colourful procession of various masks. The event was admired by many curious people.
Miklavž in Šoštanj
Every year, the festive month of December begins in our city with the arrival of St. Nicholas. He arrives in Šoštanj at the invitation of the Šoštanj Tourist Beautification Association, accompanied by the indispensable Krampus.
Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights by Lake Družmir is now a traditional event, initiated by TBA Šoštanj and carried on by the Šoštanj Institute of Culture in collaboration with co-organizers. Every year, the event resurrects the legend of Prince Tresimir and emphasizes the significance of the Šaleška Valley’s light.
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Anytime you come to Šaleška Valley, you are in for a truly fine experience. Check which special events are will be happening when you visit!
Holiday break for the family
Holiday break
Combine the splashing around in pools with exciting learning opportunities and adventures around Šaleška Valley.
Weekend with Pozoj the Dragon
A two-day stay for the entire family
Stay close to the lakes that have special stories to tell and surprise your little ones with pleasant strolls.
A wanderer’s tour for schoolchildren and their parents
A four-day programme of guided tours where every day is a new adventure
Let Šaleška Valley be the destination of your family’s grand journey!
The Dwarf’s school day
A 3-hour hiking discovery for schoolchildren
In the Valley of Mills near Vinska Gora in Šaleška Valley, schoolchildren attending 4th grade and upward will experience unforgettable encounters with natural phenomena, plants, animals and traditional arts and crafts.
Pippi Longstocking’s walking ‘round town
A family weekend during Pippi’s festival
Let your freckles show, make sure your stockings don’t match, and then it’s off to Velenje to take part in Pippi’s adventures!
Pozoj castle trail around Velenje
For exploring the castles in Velenje we recomend you the Pozoj dragon circular trail around Velenje.
Pika’s Festival
Accommodations
Find your accommodation
Thanks to a package of the right experiences for yourself, you two, your family or group, you will discover Šaleška Valley in a completely different way!
Hotel Paka
Hotel Paka has received numerous awards both in Slovenia and abroad. It has four stars.
Hotel Razgoršek
Hotel Razgoršek is a family hotel, where all the rooms are furnished in style. It is located only 15 kilometres from the motorway exit, in the vicinity of shopping centres, the bank, post office and coach and rail station.
Camp Velenje
The Jezero camping site is located at the Velenje lake, only one kilometre fro the town’s centre in the Westerly direction.
Youth hostel Velenje - Green Accommodation
Velenje Youth Hostel is located only 500 metres from the town centre and the main bus station, on the shores of the river Paka opposite the Livada Elementary School.
Villa Herberstein
Vila Herberstein is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Velenje. It is located only two hundred metres from the town’s centre, close to the winter swimming pool, and the woodland behind the Villa is an excellent place for relaxing walks in the nature.
Prenočišče Mraz
The Mraz Accommodation is located at the edge of the woodland in the hamlet of Gorica near Velenje. Here guests can relax and enjoy the peaceful, natural environment.
Topolšica Spa
When our path leads us astray from the main roads into the heart of nature, we are greeted by an infinite assortment of primal experiences.
Youth centre Šmartno ob Paki
The Šmartno ob Paki hostel is located in the shelter of Mount Oljka (733m) and is easily accessible from all urban centres.
Glamping Valley of Peace at Lamperček
The cottages are located in a quiet area by the stream, where you can unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city while listening to the birds’ chirp.
Apartments Rosemary Topolšica
Discover the serenity of Rosemary, a hidden cottage nestled in the heart of nature. Immerse yourself in the picturesque surroundings, explore the nearby cycling paths, and indulge in experiences offered at the renowned Topolšica spa.
