An unusual triangular tower, Šalek Castle’s remains, still marks the entrance to Šaleška Valley. To the west, the valley is protected by the picturesque Kamniško-Savinjske Alps; to the east, the mountain range of ancient Pohorje; and towards the south, the valley meets Posavje Hills, from where the River Paka flows, where you find attractive lakes. Mining changed the landscape and shaped the character of the towns and villages which inspire visitors with their intertwining of unusual industrial heritage and greenery.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tourist farm Tuševo
From the farm you can admire magnificent views of the Vinska gora, nearby fields and hamlets, whilst enjoying mouth-watering home-made dishes from home-grown produce, made according to traditional Slovenian recipes.
Adventure Packs
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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!
Unique trio
Duration: 3 days, two nights
The Slovenia Unique Experiences trademark ensures that your experience in Slovenia will truly belong to you!
Culinary trio
One day experiencee
Experience the diversity of the days of yore and modern-day adventures in three towns boasting stories that could not make them more different from one another!
A diverse urban trio
One day experience
Experience the diversity of the days of yore and modern-day adventures in three towns boasting stories that could not make them more different from one another!
The underground trio
One day experience
Experience the diversity of the days of yore and modern-day adventures in three towns boasting stories that could not make them more different from one another!
Pampering at the spa resort with strolls around the magical countryside
Four-day itinerary of accessible tourism
Make sure everyone feels good thanks to the surprising discoveries to be made in the accessible and very magical countryside of Šaleška Valley. An excellent choice for the elderly and physically disabled persons!
A mountain cycling adventure
Half-day programme for physically active visitors
Reserve a few hours of your time to discover new pathways!
Holiday break for the family
Autumn school break
Combine the splashing around in pools with exciting learning opportunities and adventures around Šaleška Valley.
Culinary games without borders
Two-day group creative workshop
Create brand new dishes with the knowledge and ingredients your group will gather during a ramble around selected locations in Šaleška Valley
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!
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!
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