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Savinja and Šalek Valley

#288 among destinations in Slovenia

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The Savinja and Šalek Valley is a region in northern Slovenia, close to the border with Austria. ()

Area: 272.43 mi²Coordinates: 46°22'8"N, 15°5'35"E

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Savinja and Šalek Valley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Velenje Castle, Ob Jezeru City Stadium, Red Hall, Topolšica.

1.1 miE
Forts and castles
Velenje Castle, Velenje
29 min walk • Velenje Castle is a well-preserved castle in Velenje, Slovenia that was owned by the Kunšperk family, followed by their relatives and the Liechtenstein families. The castle houses a museum of art and culture.
0.6 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Ob Jezeru City Stadium, Velenje
16 min walk • Ob Jezeru City Stadium or simply Ob Jezeru is a multi-use stadium in Velenje, Slovenia. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Rudar Velenje. The stadium is also used for athletics. Every summer it also hosts the annual international athletics competition. The stadium was completed in 1955.
1.3 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Red Hall, Velenje
34 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.
4.1 miNW
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Topolšica
106 min walk • Topolšica is a settlement in the Municipality of Šoštanj in northern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region. The Topolšica spa and the Topolšica Hospital are located in the settlement.