17 days in Kočevje & Velenje Itinerary

Together with the Krokar primeval forest, which is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Kočevje Region makes for a truly mystical forest landscape.

Get out of town with these interesting Kočevje side-trips: Lake Bloke (in Nova Vas), Slivnica (in Cerknica) and Stari Trg pri Lozu (Hunting Collection and Dormouse Museum & Snežnik Castle). Treat yourself to a day of pampering on the 18th (Sat) at Terme Dolenjske Spa. There's much more to do: Head underground at Cross Cave, look for all kinds of wild species at River Krupa Spring, explore the historical opulence of Bogenšperk Castle, and sample the tasty concoctions at Human Fish Brewery.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Kočevje itinerary planner.

Ljubljana to Kočevje is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Traveling from Ljubljana in June, Kočevje is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 22°C. On the 28th (Tue), you're off to Velenje.

With its lakes and well-maintained grassy beaches, Velenje will satisfy every tourist eager to relax or take a swim during summer months.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Velenje: Celje (Celje Castle & Celje Regional Museum). On the 30th (Thu), enjoy a perfect day by the water at Velenje Beach. And it doesn't end there: go deep underground at The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia, admire the local landmark of Green Gold Beer Fountain, get a new perspective on nature at The House of Minerals, and appreciate the history behind Tito Statue.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Velenje travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Kočevje to Velenje takes 2 hours. Traveling from Kočevje in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Velenje, with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.