Travel, venue and accomodation
Travelling information
Travelling to Slovenia
Travelling to Slovenia from neighbouring countries is convenient thanks to short driving distances, well-connected highways, and frequent train routes. Visitors from other European countries can also fly into Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport.
Please note that contestants under the age of 18 must submit a parental consent form signed by both parents in order to enter and leave the country.
Important information about Slovenia
Currency: The official currency is the Euro (EUR). Credit and debit cards (e. g. Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted.
Weather conditions: In August, Slovenia (also Celje) typically experiences warm to hot summer weather, with average daily temperatures from about 25–30°C (77–86°F) and occasional peaks above 32°C (90°F). The month is generally sunny, though afternoon thunderstorms may occur.
Travelling to MEMO 2026
The official arrival and departure points are Celje railway station and Student dormitories in Celje, where the contestants and team members will stay. A van transfer from the railway station to the dormitories will be arranged for arriving participants on official arrival and departure date.
Official arrival date: Sunday, August 23
Official departure date: Saturday, August 29.
Venue and accomodation
Venue
The competition will be held at School Center Celje (Šolski center Celje), the second largest school center in Slovenia. It includes the following organizational units: Grammar School Lava, Secondary School for Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science, Secondary School for Construction and Environmental Protection, Secondary School for Services and Logistics, Secondary School for Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Media, Higher Vocational College and Inter-company Education Center – MIC. School Centre Celje provides education to approximately 3,400 secondary-school students and around 330 higher vocational students.
Accommodation
Participants will be accommodated at Student dormitories in Celje, which is within walking distance of both School Centre Celje and the heart of Celje.
For additional details, visit: https://www.dijaski-dom.si/.
