VELENJE
Half-day trip
27. 08. 2026

We depart from Celje at 01:00 PM. Velenje is a half-an-hour drive away. There we visit one of the most modern mine museums in Europe. The museum tour is divided into two parts: a guided underground tour, where visitors descend within seconds by elevator, and, together with a guide and multimedia presentations, learn about the formation of coal, its discovery, and its extraction in the past and today. In the canteen that is 160 meters deep we can try a typical miners’ snack and experience a ride on a conveyor belt and an underground railway.

This is followed by a visit to the permanent exhibition on the development of Slovenian coal mining, showcasing all Slovenian coal mines, with special emphasis on the living culture of miners before 1930. Through a film narrative, visitors learn about the formation of mining colonies and life within them. Visitors who do not wish to visit the mine due to claustrophobia may visit Velenje Castle instead. It is a well-preserved Renaissance castle that overlooks the city of Velenje and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. Today it houses a museum with exhibitions on local history, culture, and art.

Next, we continue to Velenje lake, where a guided program will take place in the area of Velenje Beach at the VISTA park area. There will be fun activities such as street racket, frisbee golf, pedalo rides, and a SUP challenge. In the early evening we return to Celje.

LJUBLJANA
Half-day trip
28. 08. 2026

We depart from Celje at 8:30 AM. In Ljubljana we enjoy a panoramic tour of the capital city, followed by a walk through the old town of Ljubljana, known for its remarkable Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, as well as the works of architect Jože Plečnik. During the tour, we visit famous landmarks such as Congress Square, Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, Ursuline Churchof the Holy Trinity, National and University Library, Križanke, Cobblers’ Bridge, Ljubljana Cathedral, Triple Bridge, Prešeren Square, Robba Fountain, and the Town Square with the Town Hall, whose inner court we also visit.

Afterwards, we go to Ljubljana Castle, which offers a magnificent view over the mountains. The city has been developing beneath the castle hill since the 11th century.

After visiting the castle, we return to the city centre. Free time will be available for individual sightseeing and exploring our capital city at your own pace. Finally, in the early afternoon we depart for Celje.