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croisbeauty Says: The Castle of Velenje is situated on the hill above the town of Velenje. Its core was built in the 13th century, but most of its present form was acquired three centuries later when the inner arcaded courtyard, the greater part of the picturesque walls and towers, and the...
croisbeauty Says: Its Museum contains permanent museum and art collections.
croisbeauty Says: It was first mentioned in historical sources in 1270.
croisbeauty Says: Mighty Velenje Castle has commanded the town below it for centuries. Fully restored, it is today one of the most beautiful buildings in Slovenia.
Slascicarna Center: The best ice-cream in town
alesugi Says: In the very center of Velenje, just opposite Center Nova is located probably the best ice-cream in town-Slascicarna Center. Portions are huge and price is reasonable (0,9€). They also hava bananasplit and other cool stuff. Don`t miss!
McDonald's: If you like fast food...
Nykaenen Says: We were too interested in watching ski jumping and sightseeing that we even didn't mind eating at McDonald's. I would not normally do that, but please understand - food was of secondary importance that weekend!!!Anyway, may I just add that it came to me as a big surprise to...
Nykaenen Says: Spacious terrace with nice view of the main square, very comfortable chairs, good music (not too loud), good service. Expect to pay SIT 250-450 for beer, SIT 300 for Coca Cola and alike, SIT 200 for coffe with milk. Casual
anaiis Says: Mladinski center Velenje (Youth centre Velenje)Great spot for young and adult people, interested in music, culture, gallery etc. Do check the schedule whats currently on. Its also 24h cyber cafe. Casual. Come as you are.
anaiis Says: The worst way to get to Velenje: train. It does not bring you to the city centre, its the end station and trains are very rare - extremely rare. Do take bus, car or anything else! Airplane is also possible (with limitations) - you land in airport Lajse near Velenje which is...
croisbeauty Says: The castle houses the Velenje Museum and among other there is a collection of African art of the Czech sculptor František Foit.
s-e-n-i Says: well... if you're going to Velenje for a weekend (as I did) you need at least TWO bags and a bagpack.. I was there in summer, so I had to take with myself about 15 T-shirts, few shirts with long sleevs (just in case of suddend 'eruption' of the snow-you never know with the...
If you're a ski-jumping fan...
s-e-n-i Says: If you're a ski-jumping fan you just MUST visit Mislinja. It's a little village near Velenje with brand new and really fascinanting hills. Oh... they're so beautiful!!!
No, this is not Pisa, Italy!...
anaiis Says: No, this is not Pisa, Italy! Because of massive coal mine exploatation under ground the area of the lakes enlarges, the earth moves a bit, there were a few houses eaten by water (people were moved, of course, before that happened). The lakes in Velenje are therefore...
alesugi Says: Just few km out of Velenje in Lipje, is located small but interesting crag with 10 routes from 6a to 7c. Sport climbing equipement. If you need to buy something the best option in town is Ciklosport in Nakupovalni center.
croisbeauty Says: Just in case you don't like ski jumping or you are affraid to watch it, next to it there is a beautiful medieval castle town with museum.
croisbeauty Says: As you can see, the ski jump hill is situated in the town centre, next to main road. This picture was taken from the bus station and I wonder what happens to those guys in a case of strong wind while they are still in the air?
croisbeauty Says: Panoramic view on the town from the Castle hill. Unfortunatelly, there was a rainy day during my visit and the picture is not very clear.
s-e-n-i Says: see a ski jumping competiton!!! It's a night event with really special athmosphere. OK, not many fameous jumpers (it's a contitnental cup event) and not so many people, but for those who want to enjoy ski-jumping itself, it's a really great place!! Well.. one thing I surely...
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If you're a ski-jumping fan you just MUST visit Mislinja. It's a little village near Velenje with brand new and really fascinanting hills. Oh... they're so...
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Velenje is industrial and mine centre situated off the road in the northern part of Slovenia. The most attractive part of the town is the Castle, built in the 13th century. As far as I am concerned,...
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Ski Jumping Continental Cup in Velenje
I went to Velenje to watch Continental Cup ski jumping competition. Even if you are not into that sport, it's an event worth seeing. There are two competitions: on Friday night jumpers compete for......
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There were more than 3 months from the competition on Planica and more than 2 months before summer competition in Innsbuck and we simply had no choice... our hunger for ski-jumping became to strong,...
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anaiis's constant Velenje Page
I guess this could be a very touching intro. About my youth in this city, my great achievements there and how I miss those times. Well, I did take my first dancing lessons, my violine lessons (only to...
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Velenje is situated on the southeastern edge of the Salek Basin. It is the largest post World War II town in Slovenia. It consists of three parts: Stara vas, Staro Velenje and Novo Velenje. To Velenje...
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