53 days in Velenje & Murska Sobota Itinerary

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

Explore Velenje's surroundings by going to Noordung Centre (in Vitanje), Celje (Church of Saint Maximilian of Celeia, Lake Šmartno, &more) and Mežica (Black Hole Trail & Peca Underground - Tourist Mine and Museum). On the 6th (Thu), enjoy a perfect day by the water at Velenje Beach. There's still lots to do: admire the local landmark of Green Gold Beer Fountain, admire the masterpieces at Velenje Museum, contemplate the waterfront views at Kolpa River, and explore the fascinating underground world of Hell Cave.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Velenje trip planner.

Ljubljana to Velenje is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In August, daytime highs in Velenje are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Murska Sobota.

Murska Sobota features that distinctive charm of a small town in picturesque Central Europe.

Get out of town with these interesting Murska Sobota side-trips: Wine Tours & Tastings (in Ljutomer), Sotinski breg (in Rogašovci) and Jeruzalem Church (in Ivanjkovci). And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Vinarium Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John the Baptist’s Church, don't miss a visit to Grad Castle, and step into the grandiose world of Murska Sobota Castle.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Murska Sobota online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Velenje to Murska Sobota takes 1.5 hours. August in Murska Sobota sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C at night. You will leave for home on the 22nd (Tue).