City break in "Veleje"

"Ni živleja brez Veleja" is a typical Slovenian sentence connected with the youngest Slovenian city, Velenje. It means that "there is no life without Velenje (Veleje)" and there is a lot of life in Velenje. Actually, the citizens of Velenje are really proud of their city and their lives are strongly bonded to the city as well. 

Velenje has a strong cultural and historical tradition. The tradition of coal mining is perfectly seen in The Coal Mining Museum in Velenje. A descent in the 120-year-old elevator to the depth of 160 metres in an interesting journey into the once active mine tunnels of the mine Škale, which are now a part of the museum that was awarded European museum of the year. The Velenje Castle is situated on a steep rocky cliff overlooking the city of Velenje. The castle first records date back to 1264. It ranks as the most well-preserved Renaissance castle in Slovenia. The Šalek Castle, which gave a name to the village and valley of Šalek, was abandoned after devastating fire around 1770 but it is known for its unique triangular floor. The central square in Velenje is dominated by a monument showing the contemplating Marshal Josip Broz - Tito. This is the biggest Tito statue worldwide. The statue measures around 10 m in height.

Summer in Velenje is something really vivid. The Velenje lakes surroundings "get alive" with numerous events and sport activities. There is a Velenje beach where you will meet locals and tourist sunbathing or enjoying water activities like SUP, sailing or simply swimming. The city center is full of arts and the Velenje Festival organizes different cultural evenings.

Solčavsko has won the European Union EDEN (European Destination of Excellence) Award on the theme of tourism and protected areas in Slovenia. 

It is a magnificent destination for those who love relaxing in unspoiled nature, hiking, biking in the picturesque mountains and tasting good local food in eco farms. Do not miss spectacular Solčava Panoramic Road with nice vistas on the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Landscape Parks (Logar, Matkov kot, Robanov kot) and more than 100 of natural wonders. On the numerous eco farms Savinjski želodec, a top-level dry meat speciality, produced in the traditional manner for hundreds of years, is served.

I was really impressed by this scenic place on our planet. I have been traveling around the globe a lot and this one is definitely my favourite: Klemenšek Tourist Farm on Solčava Panoramic Road. On the bucket list every year when the road is snow-free. Hiking, biking, motorbiking or simply taking photos or herbs collecting.

Healing powers of misterious spring


Would you like to have a glass of health?  Drink it from the Iron Water spring, next to amazing Solcavsko panoramic road in Savinja and Šalek Valley, Slovenia. Iron water, that is rich in iron and carbon dioxide, attributed healing powers.

It is located next to scenic Solčava Panoramic Road and will serve you with the cup for drinking. However, the taste of the water is a bit strange, it obviously consists of iron elements. The stones are colored in dark red and brown. But do not plan to bottle the water and do not have in mind bringing it home! The warning on the description of this Slovenian natural monument says that the water loses its healing powers and it is the best to drink it fresh!