Šaleška Valley’s Top 7
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.
Jump into Lake Velenje
Velenje Beach is the best starting point for strolls, cycling, and horse riding around the lakes, the waterpark for swimming, stand up paddleboarding, sailing and kids playing, pleasant bars for relaxation, and sunken villages for surprising discoveries!
Pika’s Festival
The largest kids’ festival in Slovenia and its environs offers more than 100 workshops, plays, concerts and other experiences on various stages in Velenje every first week of September. Wherever you go, playful Pikas (Pippi Longstockings) are everywhere!
Experience socialism
Experience Velenje, the socialist wonder of former Yugoslavia, on a nostalgic and fun stroll with fellowship challenges, and a genuine socialist lunch at Delavski klub. Expect to laugh and cooperate in order to solve tasks!
Apat Tourist Farm
The Apat family also offers comfy accommodation in a modern apartment house where you can spoil yourself with sauna or jacuzzi.
The Velenje Museum
The Velenje Museum is housed in the Velenje Castle, which is known as one of the most beautifully preserved Slovenian castles.
The Museum of Leather industry, Šoštanj
In Slovenia, for a number of centuries, the leather industry was an important craft.
Underground adventure in the Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia
Jump into Lake Velenje
Pika’s Festival
Experience socialism
Apat Tourist Farm
The Velenje Museum
The Museum of Leather industry, Šoštanj
