Velenje
SloveniaSI
Town in Styria, Slovenia
Velenje is the sixth-largest city of Slovenia, and the seat of the Municipality of Velenje. Velenje was owned by the Habsburgs for several centuries, which is reflected in the exceptionally rich legacy of castles and manors. The city is located in the traditional Slovenian region of Styria, among the rolling green hills of the Šalek Valley, with the Kamnik–Savinja Alps to the west and the Pohorje Mountains to the east. The city of Velenje was officially opened on September 20, 1959, according to a unified construction plan. Velenje is marked by mining with the Velenje Coal Mine, popular due to its longwall mining method, opened in 1875 and still operating, where over 260 million tons of coal have been mined. The old part of the Coal Mine is home to the Slovenian Coal Mining Museum.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 27,337
- Coordinates
- 46.359, 15.110
- Timezone
- Europe/Ljubljana
- Elevation
- 391 m
Overview of Velenje
Velenje belongs to Slovenia and has the feel of a low-key town. About 27,337 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around culture, nature and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Velenje
Culture in Velenje
(8)Culture in Velenje covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Mines and Monuments. The full list runs to 8 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Velenje.
Nature in Velenje
(6)On the nature side, Velenje offers Countryside, Geological Formations, Parks, Rivers and Valleys. All of it is drawn from Velenje's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Velenje
(6)Looking for water sports? Velenje has Canoeing, Surf, Swimming, Wakeboard and Water Sports. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Velenje.
Wellness in Velenje
(6)Velenje's wellness entries include Farms, Ranches, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what Velenje is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Velenje
(4)Our data lists Clubs, Disco, Events and Music as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Velenje.
Sports in Velenje
(2)Sports lovers get Snow Tubing and Tennis. All of it is drawn from Velenje's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Velenje
(1)Our data lists Treasure Hunts as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Velenje.
More to do in Velenje
(1)Velenje's other activities entries include Secret. All of it is drawn from Velenje's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Velenje
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Velenje is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Slovenia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Ljubljana.
Similar destinations
Places near Velenje that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Velenje known for?
- Velenje, in Slovenia, is best known for culture, nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 27,337 residents.
- What can you do in Velenje?
- Recorded activities in Velenje include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Mines and Monuments. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Velenje?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Velenje located?
- Velenje is located in Slovenia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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