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Kaj početi v Zgornji Savinjski dolini in okolici v slabem vremenu?​ / Enjoying the Upper Savinja Valley Whatever the Weather


Sprostitev v enem izmed termalnih centrov v okolici:

 

1. Thermana Laško (cca. 1 ura 30 minut od naše kmetije):
Sodobno termalno središče z notranjimi in zunanjimi bazeni pod stekleno kupolo, whirlpooli, savnami in bogato wellness ponudbo (masaže, pivovska kopel). Primerno za razvajanje v dvoje ali družinski izlet.

2. Terme Topolšica (cca. 1 ura od naše kmetije):
Termalni center v mirnem naravnem okolju, kjer lahko uživate v notranjih in zunanjih bazenih s termalno vodo, savnah in masažah. Manj gneče kot v večjih kompleksih.

3. Terme Snovik (cca. 1 ura 20 minut od naše kmetije):
Ekološko usmerjen termalni center v Tuhinjski dolini. Notranji in zunanji bazeni z vodo, bogato z magnezijem in kalcijem, savne in masaže. Možnost povezave z bližnjimi pohodniškimi potmi.

4. Terme Dobrna (cca. 1 ura 15 minut od naše kmetije):
Zgodovinski termalni kompleks z več kot 600-letno tradicijo. Elegantno wellness središče z mineralno vodo, savnami, masažami in lepotnimi tretmaji. Primerno za romantičen pobeg.

5. Rimske Terme (cca. 1 ura 40 minut od naše kmetije):
Luksuzne terme s pridihom rimske zgodovine in unikatno arhitekturo. Savne, masažni bazeni, wellness tretmaji na višjem nivoju. Odlična izbira za razvajanje in posebne priložnosti.

 

 

Relaxation in one of the nearby thermal spas:

 

1. Thermana Laško (approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from our farm):
A modern thermal center with indoor and outdoor pools beneath a glass dome, whirlpools, saunas, and a rich wellness offer (massages, beer bath). Ideal for a couples’ retreat or a family outing.

2. Terme Topolšica (approx. 1 hour from our farm):
A thermal center in a peaceful natural setting, where you can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools with thermal water, saunas, and massages. Less crowded than larger complexes.

3. Terme Snovik (approx. 1 hour 20 minutes from our farm):
An eco-friendly thermal center in the Tuhinj Valley. Indoor and outdoor pools with water rich in magnesium and calcium, saunas, and massages. Possibility to combine with nearby hiking trails.

4. Terme Dobrna (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes from our farm):
A historic thermal complex with over 600 years of tradition. An elegant wellness center with mineral water, saunas, massages, and beauty treatments. Perfect for a romantic getaway.

5. Rimske Terme (approx. 1 hour 40 minutes from our farm):
A luxurious spa with a touch of Roman history and unique architecture. Saunas, massage pools, and high-end wellness treatments. An excellent choice for indulgence and special occasions.

 

Kulturne znamenitosti in muzeji

Flosarski muzej
Posvečen tradiciji flosarjev – splavarjev, ki so po reki Savinji prevažali les vse do Beograda. Z razstavami in predmeti ohranja zgodbo pomembne gospodarske dejavnosti preteklosti.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EaywLJNjzTTV3sJk8

Muzej lesarstva in gozdarstva – Grad Vrbovec
Nahaja se v obnovljenem gradu iz 15. stoletja v Nazarjah. Muzej prikazuje bogato dediščino gozdarstva in lesarstva Zgornje Savinjske doline, od tradicionalnega spravila lesa do obdelave in izdelave lesenih izdelkov.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9tNKWpa6efuqgHFr7

Katedrala sv. Mohorja in Fortunata
Ena najlepših in najstarejših cerkva v Sloveniji, znana po svoji mogočni arhitekturi in bogati notranji opremi. Leži v slikovitem kraju Gornji Grad, ki ima status nekdanje škofije.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yp2E89J63z6GH9yd8

Muzej rudarstva Velenje – Ogled rudnika premoga
Edinstvena izkušnja, kjer se spustite 160 metrov pod zemljo in doživite življenje rudarjev v eni največjih premogovnikov v Evropi. Vključuje vožnjo z rudarskim vlakcem in ogled rudarskih prostorov.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/etAVZ9FXcEtbxE3j7

Pokrajinski muzej Celje
Celje, nekdaj prestolnica mogočnih Celjskih grofov, danes navdušuje z bogato kulturno dediščino. V Pokrajinskem muzeju Celje si lahko ogledate razstavi Celeia – mesto pod mestom, kjer so predstavljeni ostanki rimskega mesta, in Grofje Celjski, ki razkriva vzpon te plemiške rodbine ter njihovo tekmovanje za prevlado s Habsburžani. Nad mestom pa se dviga Stari grad Celje, največji srednjeveški grad v Sloveniji, ki ponuja čudovit razgled in vpogled v zgodovino regije.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bA9vAjtttoN1Ma8p9

Cultural Attractions and Museums

Flosar Museum
Dedicated to the tradition of flosarji – raftsmen who transported timber down the Savinja River all the way to Belgrade. Through exhibitions and artifacts, it preserves the story of an important economic activity of the past.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EaywLJNjzTTV3sJk8

Forestry and Woodworking Museum – Vrbovec Castle
Located in a restored 15th-century castle in Nazarje. The museum presents the rich heritage of forestry and woodworking in the Upper Savinja Valley, from traditional timber harvesting to processing and making wooden products.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9tNKWpa6efuqgHFr7

Cathedral of St. Mohor and Fortunat
One of the most beautiful and oldest churches in Slovenia, known for its grand architecture and richly decorated interior. It is located in the picturesque town of Gornji Grad, which once held the status of a bishopric.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/yp2E89J63z6GH9yd8

Velenje Mining Museum – Coal Mine Tour
A unique experience where you descend 160 meters underground and discover the life of miners in one of the largest coal mines in Europe. Includes a ride on a mining train and a tour of the underground spaces.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/etAVZ9FXcEtbxE3j7

Celje Regional Museum
Celje, once the capital of the powerful Counts of Celje, today impresses with its rich cultural heritage. In the Celje Regional Museum, you can visit the exhibitions Celeia – A Town Beneath the Town, showcasing the remains of the Roman town, and The Counts of Celje, which reveals the rise of this noble family and their rivalry with the Habsburgs. Above the town towers the Old Castle of Celje, the largest medieval castle in Slovenia, offering stunning views and a deep insight into the region’s history.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bA9vAjtttoN1Ma8p9

Okusi vina, piva in sirov v Savinjski dolini

Degustacije vin
Šmartno ob Paki – kraj znan po vinogradništvu in številnih vinarjih. Lahko se podate po Vinski turistični poti, kjer spoznate lokalne vinarje in okušate njihova vina. Pokličite in se naročite za degustacijo v kateri izmed kleti, ki so omenjene na povezavi:
https://visitsavinjska.com/vinska-turisticna-pot-smartno-ob-paki/

Obisk Žalca in Fontane piva
Žalec je središče hmeljarske tradicije Slovenije in dom prve fontane piva na svetu – Fontana Zeleno zlato. Obiskovalci lahko z nakupom posebnega vrčka poskusijo več različnih vrst piva iz lokalnih pivovarn, ob tem pa spoznajo bogato zgodovino pridelave hmelja v Spodnji Savinjski dolini. Sprehod po mestu lahko združite z obiskom Hmeljarskega muzeja.

Fontana Piva: https://www.beerfountain.eu/sl/

Kraft pivovarne

  • Clef Brewery – lokalna pivovarna z unikatnimi pivskimi okusi.

  • Green Gold Brewing – pivovarna v Žalcu, ki združuje lokalni hmelj in sodobne pivovarske pristope.

  • Flajs Brewery – manjša butična pivovarna, znana po eksperimentalnih in sezonskih pivih, ki jih kuhajo v majhnih serijah.

    *Za degustacije v craft pivovarnah je potrebna predhodna rezervacija, saj so termini in kapacitete omejeni.

Pivovarna Laško
Ena najstarejših pivovarn v Sloveniji (od leta 1825). Obisk vključuje ogled proizvodnje, zgodovinski muzej pivovarne in degustacijo piva.

Doživetja v Laškem: https://lasko.info/dozivetja/ 

Kmetija Matk
V Logarski dolini vas na kmetiji Matk pričaka degustacija izdelkov iz kozjega mleka – od svežih in zorjenih sirov do domačega sladoleda. Obisk vključuje tudi zgodbo o tradicionalni pridelavi mleka in življenju na planšariji v visokogorskem okolju.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SsJH9vqosjJQfj7x6

 Flavors of Wine, Beer, and Cheese in the Savinja Valley

 

Wine Tastings

Šmartno ob Paki – a town known for its winemaking tradition and numerous wineries. You can follow the Wine Tourist Route, where you will meet local winemakers and taste their wines. Call ahead to arrange a tasting at one of the wineries listed on the following link:
https://visitsavinjska.com/vinska-turisticna-pot-smartno-ob-paki/

Visit to Žalec and the Beer Fountain
Žalec is the center of Slovenia’s hop-growing tradition and home to the world’s first beer fountain – the Green Gold Fountain. Visitors can purchase a special mug and sample several types of beer from local breweries, while also learning about the rich history of hop cultivation in the Lower Savinja Valley. A walk through the town can be combined with a visit to the Hop-Growing Museum.

Beer Fountain: https://www.beerfountain.eu/sl/

Craft Breweries

  • Clef Brewery – a local brewery offering unique beer flavors.

  • Green Gold Brewing – a brewery in Žalec combining local hops with modern brewing techniques.

  • Flajs Brewery – a small boutique brewery known for experimental and seasonal beers brewed in small batches.

Advance booking is required for beer tastings at craft breweries, as slots and capacities are limited.

Laško Brewery
One of the oldest breweries in Slovenia (since 1825). The visit includes a tour of the production facility, the brewery’s historical museum, and beer tasting.

Experiences in Laško: https://lasko.info/dozivetja/

Matk Farm
In the Logar Valley, Matk Farm offers tastings of goat’s milk products – from fresh and aged cheeses to homemade ice cream. The visit also includes the story of traditional milk production and life on an alpine farm in a high-mountain setting.
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SsJH9vqosjJQfj7x6

Cave and Underground Visits (perfect for exploring in any weather)

 

  • Pekel Cave near Šempeter – an intriguing underground passage with rich stalactite and stalagmite formations.

  • Županova Cave near Grosuplje – spacious underground chambers and impressive stalactite columns.

  • Postojna Cave – one of the most famous tourist caves in Europe, known for its underground train and spectacular formations.

  • Škocjan Caves – a UNESCO World Heritage site with a spectacular underground canyon.

  • Mežica Underground Mine – explore abandoned mine tunnels by bicycle or kayak, an unforgettable adventure through the history of lead and zinc mining in the region.

Kegljišče Ljubno
Moderno kegljišče, primerno za rekreativno in tekmovalno igranje. Odlično za druženje v slabem vremenu ali večerni zabavni izziv s prijatelji in družino.
📞 Rezervacije: Obvezna predhodna najava na telefon +386 838 12 63
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LuLPyFq9qA8Rh9Zu8(03) 838 12 63

Kegljišče Ljubno (Nine‑Pin Bowling Alley Ljubno)
A modern nine‑pin bowling facility, suitable for both recreational and competitive play. Perfect for socializing on a rainy day or enjoying an evening challenge with friends and family.
Nine‑pin bowling is a traditional European skittle game, played on a long narrow lane with nine pins arranged in a diamond shape.
📞 Reservations: Advance booking required by phone at +386 838 12 63
📍Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LuLPyFq9qA8Rh9Zu8