Overview

Are you always looking for something different? Look no further! This tour takes you to places that are not on the usual tourist path and are often highly underrated. Get to know the other side of Slovenia. Interested? Read on…

This day tour takes us from Ljubljana to Kamnik, one of the loveliest and oldest towns in Slovenia, which is surrounded by the beautiful Kamnik Alps. You will be able to stroll through its medieval, mystical streets, which hide various cultural styles.

From Kamnik, we continue to Savinjska region, which offers hidden corners of unspoiled nature, historical medieval castles, towns and cities with fascinating histories and vibrant presents. The region is named after the alpine river Savinja, the greatest gem of the area. We drive through the rolling green hills of the Šalek Valley to the youthful regional capital and industrial city Velenje, which is just waiting to be explored.

Something special about this area is its tourist recreational zone on the shores of the lakes, developed in the area of sunken lakes, which are a consequence of coal mining. We stop at the Velenje Beach, which was awarded the title of the best place to swim in Slovenia.

We recommend that you join us on a remarkable stand-up paddling (SUP) experience, where you can learn the basics of this sport, enjoy the surroundings and even get to paddle above the trees. Don’t believe us? Come and see. If you feel like relaxing, then there are well-maintained and vast grass areas that offer numerous possibilities for spending your leisure time in the relaxed atmosphere close to the water.

After a great couple hours on the beach, we continue to the valley marked by the rolling hills that surround it, and seemingly endless fields of hops or the green gold as the locals like to call it. We finish the day at the first European beer fountain with its Green Gold Fountain, a tribute to the hop-growing heritage of the Lower Savinja Valley.

Activity

The lakes around Velenje were created as a result of excavation of coal. On the site, there were several rural settlements that partly or completely disappeared underwater. Among the three lakes is Lake Velenje, which is one of the largest lakes in Slovenia and is still expanding.

The Velenje lakeside beach is a six-time winner among Slovenia’s natural swimming spots, be it river or lake. In addition to swimming, Velenje Beach offers a full range of water activities. SUP fans can paddle around the lake, or go windsurfing or surfing when the wind kicks up.

Supping, or stand-up paddling*, is a real hit in the range of summertime activities. On a SUP you will increase your pulse, improve your balance, relax your muscles and awaken your sense of adventure. Take a tour on the lake and get to know Velenje from a different perspective. Paddling on a SUP board is appropriate for everyone. Our instructors will show you the sport you will definitely fall in love with.

If you do not want to try supping at the Velenje beach, you can sunbathe on the well-maintained wooden stands or the vast grass areas, which offer a large number of possibilities for spending your leisure time in the relaxed atmosphere close to the water.

*Note that for the SUP experience on Lake Velenje, there is a 19 € surcharge.

Difficulty
Easy to moderate, depending on the wishes.

What to expect

There is so much more to Slovenia than just the usual tourist sights. We offer you a unique experience, where you get to know Slovenia in an alternative way. This day trip is a perfect combination of hidden gems, beautiful tourist sights and just the right dose of activities.

On this trip, we would like you to feel like a friend, not a tourist. We offer our activities in small groups (up to 8) which is just the right group size for a relaxed and flexible trip. Our main attractions along the way are those hidden places that only locals know. In addition, there is always more than one opportunity to taste the delicious local flavors.