6 days in Velenje Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Velenje Museum and Lake Šmartno. Get out of town with these interesting Velenje side-trips: Spas (in Šmarješke Toplice), Celje (Celje Water Tower, Celje Cathedral of Saint Daniel, &more) and Pleterje Charterhouse Monastery (in Šentjernej). On the 25th (Sat), enjoy a perfect day by the water at Velenje Beach. There's lots more to do: go deep underground at The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia, delve into the distant past at Villa Ruzicka, get engrossed in the history at Eko Muzej, and explore the fascinating underground world of Hell Cave.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Velenje route planner.

In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.