8 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Velenje: Ravne na Koroškem (Carinthian Regional Museum - Ravne na Koroškem & Forma viva Ravne Steel Masterpieces), Slovenj Gradec (Church of St. Elizabeth, Carinthia Regional Museum - Slovenj Gradec, &more) and Celje (Celje National Hall, Lake Šmartno, &more). On the 15th (Mon), 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, explore the fascinating underground world of Hell Cave, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Laško Brewery, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Žiče Charterhouse.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Velenje travel planner.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. In February, daytime highs in Velenje are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -2°C.