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Before you go
Your trip to Celje.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Celje – Savinjska Destination Celje and the thermal spas Capital
How to get there
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Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana (LJU) Brnik · 95 km
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Železniška postaja Celje 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Celje railway station sits beside the old town, with trains to Ljubljana, Maribor, Laško and Rogaška Slatina; the bus station is nearby. By car, the A1 motorway passes north of the town. Ljubljana Airport is about 95 km away.
How many days
One day: in the morning, the Princes’ Palace and the Stara grofija; in the afternoon, the castle. Two days allow you to include Laško or Rogaška Slatina, or an afternoon at the spas.
When to go
April to October, when the castle has summer programming and hill walks are more pleasant. In winter the town is quiet and museums remain open.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The old town is walkable, and trains connect Celje with the spa towns. The castle is about 2 km from the centre, with an uphill walk: you can go on foot in about half an hour, or by car or taxi.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Celje
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Morning
Princes’ Palace, Celeia and Stara grofija
Start at the Princes’ Palace: go down to the subsoil to see the streets and houses of Roman Celeia, then visit the rooms of the Counts of Celje. Continue to the Stara grofija to admire Celje’s painted ceiling. Finish with a stroll through the central squares.
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Afternoon
Celje Castle
Climb to the castle on foot via the Cesta na grad path, or by car. Walk the ramparts, the courtyard and Friderik Tower, which offers views over the Savinja valley and the town.
2 days in Celje
Day 1
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All day
Medieval and Roman Celje
Dedicate the first day to the town museums and the castle, leaving time for the view from Friderik Tower in the late afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Laško and the Savinja valley
Take the train to Laško, only minutes away. See the Church of St. Martin, walk along the Savinja’s banks and, if you feel like it, climb Mount Hum. Reserve the afternoon for the spas and return to Celje in the evening.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Celje in one day?
See the Princes’ Palace, with the Counts of Celje exhibition and the Roman Celeia beneath the floors, the Stara grofija with its painted ceiling, and climb to the castle, the largest medieval fortification in Slovenia.
Who were the Counts of Celje?
The dynasty of greatest power in the medieval Slovenian lands. They ruled from Celje from 1341 to 1456 and became princes of the Empire. Their three stars appear on Slovenia’s coat of arms.
Is Celje railway station near the town centre?
Yes. It is next to the old town, a few minutes’ walk from the squares and the museums.
How do you get to Celje Castle?
On a hill to the southeast, about 2 km from the center. On foot, the climb via Cesta na grad takes about 30 minutes; by car, there is parking next to the entrance.