A tip for even more beautiful experiences

When you already know what it is that you wish to experience, book it in advance. Once you are already in Šaleška Valley and you would like a tip about the loveliest options to spend your time here, pay us a visit at the Šaleška Valley Tourism Board at Vila Bianca in Velenje, where we will provide you with plenty of information, brochures, maps and tickets, among other things.

What aspect of Šaleška Valley would you like to explore?

Walking or cycling. Swimming, boating, sailing, and stand up paddleboarding on lakes. Going higher to the climbing area or by motor plane.

Active

Take care of your health and wellbeing at the renowned natural spa, wellness centres, salt room centre and beauty salons.

Relaxing

Have a unique meal 160 metres below the earth’s surface or at a famous villa. Visit the wine tourist route and don’t forget the market square!

Culinary

Wander the castles and museums. Taste rural life as it was centuries ago. And most of all: feel the fellowship of socialist times!

Historically

Check the Centre of Creative Industries. Observe the architecture. Visit galleries, meet creators and enjoy events!

Culturally

Take a look at Šaleška Valley from the peaks above, with their churches and mountain huts, experience it at tourist, beekeeping and other homesteads. Experience the magical countryside.

Countryside

Take a stroll on Velenje’s promenade. Explore Velenje Beach. Visit Pattern City. Choose your festival. Dance and sing at a concert.

Urban

See the joy in your kids’ eyes! Take them to Pika’s festival. Visit playgrounds with special mining playground equipment and walk trails with interesting heroes.

Family

Climb to an attractive viewing platform for panoramic views of Lake Velenje or attend one of the many events held at the lake’s mouth. All of this and more can be found in a park overlooking Vista.

Vista

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Šalek flying club

You can fly over the valley and its surroundings in a motorglide, accompanied by experienced pilots from the Šalek flying club.

Café and chocolate Lucifer

In the very centre of Velenje. Pure chocolate heaven with a waft of coffee aroma.

Fishing home Velenje

Standing on the terrace of the fishing home, you’ll be enchanted by the view of Škale Lake, its grass slopes, wooded hills, swans, and horses in the meadow.

Šoštanj castle

The Šoštanj castle is a perfect vantage point from which you can admire Šoštanj and the lakes of the Šalek Valley.

Fishing home Šoštanj

Located on the bank of the deepest Slovenian lake is an oasis of top-notch coffee, refreshing homemade beverages, gourmet burgers, fish dishes, ice desserts and over thirty kinds of boutique beer.

City market

The Market takes place every Saturday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. At the stalls, visitors can buy produce and home-made products.

Jump over the leather

This traditional event is organised at the occasion of miners' day and attracts large crowds every year.

Underground adventure in the Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia

Take the miners’ lift to descend deep into the underground. In a dining hall situated 160 metres below the earth’s surface, try a miners’ lunch or a unique culinary event; whilst doing so, experience the special features of Velenje coal mining.

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Accommodations

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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!

All accommodations

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.

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.

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.

Hotel Montis, Golte

We can assure you that you will feel great in one of the 52 double rooms.

Youth hostel Velenje

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.

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.

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.

Camping jezero Velenje

The Jezero camping site is located at the Velenje lake, only one kilometre fro the town’s centre in the Westerly direction.

Apat Tourist Farm

The Apat family also offers comfy accommodation in a modern apartment house where you can spoil yourself with sauna or jacuzzi.