North – The Upper Savinja and Šalek Valley
Golte
Golte
The Golte Tourist Centre can be found in the high-mountain plateau at the start of the Zgornja Savinjska Valley. The surroundings offer many outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, mountaineering, climbing and zip-lining for lovers of adrenaline sports. Access to Golte is possible by cable car, which will have you at
Gornji grad
Nature in its prime Gornji Grad lies in the heart of the foothills of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps giving it a Gornji Grad
Golte
ABBA Revival Press Photo
the hotel in 8 minutes, but you can also take the road to the peak. After an active day, enjoy some rest and relaxation at our new 4 star hotel, located at an altitude of 1,410m. The hotel offers comfortable rooms with balconies, a wellness centre with saunas, a fitness centre, a congress hall, 2 restaurants and the rental of sports equipment. Golte Tourist Centre T: +386 3 839 11 00 info@golte.si www.golte.si
specific microclimate and classifying it among the members of the European Climate Association. The area has a lot to offer to tourists. Our pristine nature makes many activities possible such as: hiking, mountaineering, climbing and cycling. In Gornji Grad, we are very proud of our heritage, especially the Cathedral of St. Mohor and Fortunatus, the largest in the country and a jewel of Baroque architecture in Slovenia. The former Benedictine monastery now houses seven museum collections including the collection of a local artist and inventor considered Gornje Grad‘s Leonardo da Vinci. Tourist Information Center Gornji Grad T: +386 7 039 7 979 td.gornjigrad@siol.net www.gornji-grad.si
Topolšica
Welness in the valley of the moon Terme Topolšica can be found in the valley of the moon, surrounded by lush greenery. The once predominantly centered health complex with the capacity of two hotels has grown into a modern spa with large pools, “Ocepkov gaj”; a new apartment settlement with a comprehensive wellness offer. In the
Zala Wellness Centre, you will be welcomed with open arms and royally papered. We will also enchant you with the availability of private spaces, unforgettable massages and saunas with magnificent terraces. The above standard apartments provide you with a second home, pool complex and playground as well as excursions that are sure to make your holiday unforgettable.
Velenje
Summer cultural highlights in Velenje During the summer months, as a part of the 29 th Summer Cultural Performance in Velenje, our town will play host to over 50 cultural events in different locations around the town. The full programme is available at www.festival-velenje.si. Get caught in the wave of summer fun in the urban centre‘s mosaic of experiences.
EVENTS 21. 6. 2013 > Novi fosili (CRO) 27. 6. 2013 > Bossa de Novo (SLO) 10. 7. 2013 > Perpetuum Jazzile (SLO) 12. 7. 2013 > Panergya (A) Drum project (Carribean Music) 16. 7. 2013 > The Klezmatics (USA) 26. 7. 2013 > ABBA revival (CZ) 1. 8. 2013 > La Follia di Circolya (IT) Acrobatic Circus 19. – 21. 8. > 25. Zitherist Festival
Festival Velenje T: +386 3 898 25 70 info@festival-velenje.si www.festival-velenje.si
Golte • •Topolšica • Velenje
Gornji Grad• Ljubljana•
84
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Terme Topolšica d.d. T: +386 3 896 3 106, +386 3 896 3 100 info@t-topolsica.si www.terme-topolsica.si
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