3 days in Velenje & Kranjska Gora Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): discover the riches below the earth's surface at The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia, then step into the grandiose world of Celje Castle, and then examine the collection at The Photographic Studio of Josip Pelikan. On the 17th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Peca Underground - Tourist Mine and Museum, then appreciate the history behind Forma viva Ravne Steel Masterpieces, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Elizabeth.

For photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Velenje road trip planner.

Ljubljana to Velenje is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in December, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Kranjska Gora.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): explore the activities along Lake Jasna, then admire the verdant scenery at Zgornjesavska Valley, then identify plant and animal life at Vršič Pass, and finally don't miss a visit to The Russian Chapel.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Kranjska Gora journey planner.

You can drive from Velenje to Kranjska Gora in 2 hours. When traveling from Velenje in December, plan for little chillier days in Kranjska Gora, with highs around 3°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.