Žovnek Castle

#120 among destinations in Slovenia

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Žovnek Castle is a castle northeast of Braslovče, Slovenia. It lies above Lake Žovnek. The Lords of Žovnek, later Counts of Celje, were named after the castle. The castle was first mentioned in 1278 as Castrum Sevnekke, and later as Sannegg. ()

Local name: Grad Žovnek Coordinates: 46°16'35"N, 15°0'13"E

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SavinjskaSlovenia

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Žovnek Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golte Ski Resort, Lake Žovnek, Mozirski gaj, Red Hall.

6.5 miNW
Winter sport, Ski area
Golte Ski Resort
166 min walk • Golte Ski Resort is a Slovenian ski resort located just above Mozirje on mountain range Kamnik-Savinja Alps. It has 12 km of ski slopes and 5 km of cross-country skiing tracks. Closest city is Velenje. You can be hiking or mountain biking in summer.
1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Žovnek
25 min walk • Lake Žovnek is a lake near Celje in Slovenia.
4.5 miNW
46°20'9"N • 14°57'49"E
Mozirski gaj, Mozirje
116 min walk • Garden, Park
7.7 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Red Hall, Velenje
197 min walk • Red Hall is a sports facility arena in Velenje, Slovenia. It is a home arena of handball club Gorenje Velenje. The venue can accommodate 2,500 spectators.
5.7 miE
Village
Šempeter v Savinjski Dolini
146 min walk • Šempeter v Savinjski Dolini is a village in the Municipality of Žalec in east-central Slovenia. It lies on the left bank of the Savinja River east of Žalec. The Slovenian A1 motorway crosses the territory of the settlement northwest of the village core. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria.
3.3 miSW
Locality
Vransko
84 min walk • One of the main attractions in Vransko is the Vransko Lake, a tranquil and serene oasis that is perfect for a leisurely stroll or a relaxing picnic. The lake is also a popular spot for fishing, and visitors can try their luck at catching some of the local fish species...