{"id":427,"date":"2022-06-27T07:43:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T07:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/164.8.33.83:5090\/?page_id=427"},"modified":"2026-03-15T09:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T08:01:00","slug":"travel-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/?page_id=427","title":{"rendered":"Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Travel, venue and accomodation&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Antic|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;4rem&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-small-scaled.jpg&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; min_height=&#8221;400px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; title_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-050be252-0491-425b-a58b-0b73360a1cb8&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-050be252-0491-425b-a58b-0b73360a1cb8%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Cherry Swash||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Cherry Swash||||||||&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Travelling information<\/h1>\n<h2>Travelling to Slovenia<\/h2>\n<p>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 Jo\u017ee Pu\u010dnik Airport.<br \/>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.<\/p>\n<h2>Important information about Slovenia<\/h2>\n<p>Currency: The official currency is the Euro (EUR). Credit and debit cards (e. g. Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted.<br \/>Weather conditions: In August, Slovenia (also Celje) typically experiences warm to hot summer weather, with average daily temperatures from about 25\u201330\u00b0C (77\u201386\u00b0F) and occasional peaks above 32\u00b0C (90\u00b0F). The month is generally sunny, though afternoon thunderstorms may occur.<\/p>\n<h2>Travelling to MEMO 2026<\/h2>\n<p>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.<br \/>Official arrival date: Sunday, August 23<br \/>Official departure date: Saturday, August 29.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Cherry Swash||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Cherry Swash||||||||&#8221; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Venue and accomodation<\/h1>\n<h2>Venue<\/h2>\n<p>The competition will be held at <strong>School Center Celje (\u0160olski center Celje)<\/strong>, 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 \u2013 MIC. School Centre Celje provides education to approximately 3,400 secondary-school students and around 330 higher vocational students.<\/p>\n<h2>Accommodation<\/h2>\n<p>Participants will be accommodated at Student dormitories in Celje, which is within walking distance of both School Centre Celje and the heart of Celje.<\/p>\n<p>For additional details, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dijaski-dom.si\/\">https:\/\/www.dijaski-dom.si\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;5091,5092,5094,5095,5096,5097,5098,5099,5100,5101,5103&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel, venue and accomodation Travelling information&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<style>\/*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2>Travel information<\/h2>\t\t\n\t\t<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Author of the cover photo: Jan Godec, Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slovenia.info\">www.slovenia.info<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Travelling to Slovenia<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Slovenia<\/strong> is a member of <strong>the Schengen Area<\/strong>. For visitor <strong>visa requirements<\/strong> please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schengenvisainfo.com\/slovenia-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.schengenvisainfo.com\/slovenia-visa\/<\/a> and Slovenian embassies or consular posts in your country.\u00a0An<strong> i<\/strong><strong style=\"font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">nvitation letter<\/strong>\u00a0(for your visa purchase) will be provided by the organizers after you have registered for the EGMO 2023.<\/p><p>Please note that contestants under the age of 18 must submit a\u00a0<strong style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal;\">parental consent form\u00a0<\/strong>signed by both parents in order to enter and leave the country.<br \/><\/p><p><strong>About Slovenia<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<p>The Slovenian currency is the <strong>Euro<\/strong> (EUR). Both credit and debit cards (e. g. Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<p>The climate in the coastal region of Slovenia is Mediterranean, with cool winters and hot summers. The temperature on the Piran peninsula in April typically varies from 10\u00b0C to 20\u00b0C. Despite abundant sunshine, rain can also be expected in the spring.<\/p><p><strong>Travelling to EGMO 2023<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<p>The <strong>official point of arrival<\/strong> <strong>and departure<\/strong> <strong>point<\/strong> are <strong>Ljubljana Jo\u017ee Pu\u010dnik Airport (LJU) <\/strong>and<strong> the Ljubljana railway station.\u00a0<\/strong>Transport from the point of arrival to the contest location and back to the departure point will be arranged by the local organizing team.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<p>The official <strong>arrival date is Thursday, April<\/strong> <b>13<\/b> and the <strong>departure date is Wednesday, April 19<\/strong>.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-427","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/427","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=427"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5191,"href":"https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/427\/revisions\/5191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/memo2026.dmfa.si\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}