FOR CHILDREN AND SCHOOL GROUPS
Green Tourism Experience for Children
Do you have little explorers at home?
Join us for a fun, guided lakeside walk at the renovated Velenje Beach! Together, we will discover the most beautiful spots along the lakeside promenade – Vista, scenic views of the lakes, the very special Kunta Kinte settlement, and the mysterious stories of the Šaleška Valley.
Along the way, we will learn how coal mining changed the landscape and why lost villages are hidden beneath the surface of Lake Velenje. An experience full of fascinating stories, nature observation, and small exploration tasks awaits you!
Experience Program
Welcome at Velenje Beach
The experience begins at Velenje Beach, where the guide welcomes the children (and accompanying adults). After a short introduction and agreeing on our “explorer rules,” we are ready for the adventure.
Vista – Behind-the-scenes video screening
We continue with a walk to Vista, where we take a behind-the-scenes look and watch a short video about the formation of the lakes, changes in the landscape, and the lost villages. The video is a great introduction, helping children imagine what we will later look for and observe along the way.
Guided lakeside walk – “clue hunt”
After the video, we head out on a guided walk along the lakes. At selected stops, we focus on:
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short, child-friendly stories and fun facts (clear, engaging, and easy to understand),
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observing nature (water, birds, plants),
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“exploration clues” – discovering what the surroundings tell us about the past.
Kunta Kinte and Little Dwarf Street
We visit the unique Kunta Kinte allotment garden settlement and stroll along Little Dwarf Street – the only one of its kind in Slovenia. We learn how the gardeners live and why this place is so special.
Optional: Pletna boat ride (April–October)
For even more adventure, the trip can be enhanced with a traditional pletna boat ride on Lake Velenje. During the ride, we listen to stories about the submerged villages and symbolically “search for” one of them – just like true young explorers!
Free time at Velenje Beach and/or nearby playgrounds
At the end, there is time to relax and play at the beach and enjoy the activities offered in the surrounding area.
Important Information
The basic program (video screening + guided walk) is available year-round.
The pletna boat ride is optional and operates from April to October, depending on weather conditions.
Pletna boat capacity: 16 persons.
Project co-financing
The project is co-financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, development area C3: Smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, component K2: Increasing productivity and a business-friendly environment for investors, and investment D: Ensuring innovative ecosystems of economic and business infrastructure.
