Celje is the town of the Counts of Celje because of one of the most powerful European noble families. Celje Castle and the town centre are surrounded by a green environment where you can take an active break. The nearby hop-growing Žalec is home to the internationally known attraction the Green Gold Fountain.
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The Counts of Celje are considered one of the most important medieval families in Europe.
Every step you take, you will be surprised by Slovenia’s natural and cultural gems. Are you interested in what you need to see in Celje?
Follow the stories of Celje’s history and have unforgettable experiences as you walk among the remnants of the past. Surrender to the modern urban hustle and bustle or find green experiences in nature, which is just a stone's throw from the town centre.
You can visit the castle all year round and explore its history – from the darkest corners of Friderik’s Tower to a pleasant hang-out at the Veronika Café. The castle's history comes alive from April to October, so in summer you can enjoy concerts, performances, and other outdoor events. At the Regional Museum, learn in greater detail how the Counts of Celje used to live.
MoreYou can visit the castle all year round and explore its history – from the darkest corners of Friderik’s Tower to a pleasant hang-out at the Veronika Café. The castle's history comes alive from April to October, so in summer you can enjoy concerts, performances, and other outdoor events. At the Regional Museum, learn in greater detail how the Counts of Celje used to live.
MoreEmbark on a journey back in time, through the history of Celje, and explore the traces of the Roman town of Celeia. Visit the incredible exhibition “Celeia – a town beneath today's town” and see a Roman villa, a fortified wall with the western town gate, statues, and other “in situ” findings. Make sure to ask why Celje was also called Troia Secunda.
MoreCelje is a town of events and timeless hustle and bustle. Spend your summer days and evenings in the old town centre, where events will be held within the Summer in Celje programme. Travel back in time, as you attend the event The Land of Celje Beckons. During Advent, Celje transforms into a fairy-tale land, where various events are held, culinary specialities are offered, and you can even meet fairy-tale creatures.
MoreEverything is possible at Tehnopark Celje. The first and biggest park of science, technology and innovation in Slovenia is a place for playing, learning, socialising and marvelling at the world. Get into the techno world of puzzles and explore phenomena that challenge our minds. The techno box is ready for you to open and explore.
MoreIn the Žalec town park, stop by an unusual fountain – not water, but beer flows from it. The fountain has eight taps, and currently you can taste six local beer varieties. All you have to do is buy a special beer glass with a chip at selected locations in Žalec and then use it to pour one decilitre of each local beer variety from each tap.
MoreCelje is one of the rare towns that has a Town Forest, which is just a few steps from the old town centre. Take a walk on well-maintained walking trails with a total length of 14 km. You can also drive through this forest by bicycle. Children will love the playground and climbing elements. There is also a special attraction – a tree house, where you can participate in creative workshops, concerts, evenings of poetry, and exhibitions.
MoreCelje is one of the rare towns that has a Town Forest, which is just a few steps from the old town centre. Take a walk on well-maintained walking trails with a total length of 14 km. You can also drive through this forest by bicycle. Children will love the playground and climbing elements. There is also a special attraction – a tree house, where you can participate in creative workshops, concerts, evenings of poetry, and exhibitions.
MoreFollow the locals and visit their favourite short hike destination. Go to Celjska Koča, which can also be reached by well-maintained hiking and biking trails. In winter, you can enjoy this popular family ski slope, and in warmer months, have fun at the Adrenaline Park, in a bob-cart, or explore the nature by walking on the Forest Trail or the Mushroom Picking Educational Trail. Spend the night and spoil yourselves at Hotel Celjska Koča.
MoreWalk on the paths of the City Park that lead you along the River Savinja, past mighty trees, and carefully maintained green surfaces. Children can have fun at the playground, and those who seek recreation can enjoy the tennis courts or the ice rink in winter. The park is a popular starting point for hikers, as this is where the Heart Trail to nearby Anski Vrh Hill and Miklavški Hrib Hill (St Nicholas Hill) begins. From these two hills, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Celje and the surrounding area.
MoreLearn about Celje's modern lifestyle. The town’s recent history will be best understood if you take a guided tour of the exhibitions at the Celje Museum of Contemporary History. A local guide will take you through the old town centre and reveal to you why Celje is still the main hub for Slovenian sports talents and Olympic medallists. It is best to conclude your tour of Celje in a modern pub or restaurant in the old town centre.
MoreLearn about Celje's modern lifestyle. The town’s recent history will be best understood if you take a guided tour of the exhibitions at the Celje Museum of Contemporary History. A local guide will take you through the old town centre and reveal to you why Celje is still the main hub for Slovenian sports talents and Olympic medallists. It is best to conclude your tour of Celje in a modern pub or restaurant in the old town centre.
More... she would certainly be one of the most popular world bloggers and Instagram influencers. Learn about the story of this fascinating woman from Celje, a world traveller and author, Alma M. Karlin, by visiting her exhibition at the Celje Regional Museum. Visit her birth house, see her statue at Krek Square, and her last home in Pečovnik.
MoreThere aren’t many towns or cities that offer green oases for relaxation and activities in nature just a stone's throw away from the urban city centre. The nearly 12-kilometre-long shore of Lake Šmarje offers opportunities for fishing, active experiences in water, or just walks along the lake on a themed walking path. Make your peaceful moments by the lake even better by having a picnic or enjoying the local gastronomy.
MoreSlovenia writes a green story. Feel it at every step..
Celje is one of the rare towns in Europe that have a Town Forest covering an area of no less than 94 hectares and located just a stone’s throw away from the urban town centre.
The tree house in the Town Forest is the largest of its kind in Slovenia.
The town of Celje takes care of approximately 10,000 town trees, of which 13 are more than 100 years old and are thus protected.
A hike on the Mushroom Picking and Forest Educational Trails at Celjska Koča is very informative – you will discover many plant species that are already endangered.
Celje is home of the most influential Slovenian ruler dynasty of all times.
Local guides will help you discover local attractions and hidden treasures. Find a tourist guide that will present Slovenian cultural and natural heritage to you in more detail in your chosen language.
The dreamy image of plains and amazing views from vineyards, pampering in the land of spas and a culinary experience of tastes– choose and book your holiday in Pannonian Slovenia today.
Learn about Celje's surrounding area and pamper yourselves there as well. You need just under 20 minutes to reach Laško, where you can have a few moments to yourself at the Thermana Laško Spa or the Rimske Terme Spa. Make your visit even better by taking a tour of the brewery and tasting some beer. You can also have a unique pampering experience in Podčetrtek, 45 minutes from Celje, where you can visit the Terme Olimia Spa, a small fairy-tale village with a chocolate shop, or play a game of golf. You can also visit the Terme Dobrna Spa, just 20 minutes from Celje, and explore the countryside cuisine as well as cultural and natural landmarks. Just an hour away, you can experience Mt Rogla and the Pohorje Hills, where you can have skiing experiences in the winter or hiking and biking experiences in the summer.
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