podčetrtek šentjur events of the land of celje

TAKE THE
HISTORICAL
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TAKE THE
HISTORICAL
TRAIN TO
ROGAŠKA
SLATINA
PODČETRTEK
GO SWIMMING AND DESCEND THE
CRAZIEST SLIDE THERE IS!
Visit Aqualuna – a 3000 m2 adrenaline-filled water
adventure park where all ages can have fun! You will
be enthralled by the pleasant wave pool, exciting
regular and high-speed water slides and wild turns,
not to mention the craziest slide in Slovenia – the
King Kobra– which you descend at a break-neck speed
through two loops, circular routes, twists and turns.
The final 50-degree descent will leave no adrenaline
lover feeling indifferent.
Special offer for historical train passengers:
30% discount on A DAILY PASS FOR ADULTS
50% discount on A DAILY PASS FOR CHILDREN OF
MAXIMUM 12 YEARS OF AGE
The discount applies only to the Termalija Wellness Centre and
Aqualuna Thermal Park pools.
VISIT THE VILLAGE OF OLIMJE
(for individual passengers)
Visit the most beautiful village in Europe with our
road train! A road train will be waiting for you in
front of Aqualuna every Saturday at 10:30 AM to
take you to the village of Olimje, where you will get
to visit the local brewery, admire the garden of the
local convent, try out their chocolate or feed deer.
Duration: 2.5 h. Price: 7 EUR/adults, 4 EUR/children
for organised groups:
CULINARY TRIP TO THE GOLDEN VILLAGE
OF OLIMJE AND TO PODČETRTEK!
All pools are filled with Olimje thermal water, which
will not merely take care of your well-being but has
also other benefits: it boosts your blood circulation,
metabolism and immune system and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Our youngest visitors can visit the
King Kobra, Aquajungle and Aquasafari Mini Club, go
treasure hunting, participate in one of our daily parties, entertainment programmes and concerts, take
a photograph with our animals or hold a birthday
party. Entertainment for children and adults as well
as a rich culinary range are provided at Aqualuna.
You and your local guide will embark on the road
train to visit the Golden Village of Olimje, where
you will get to taste home-made beers at the Haler
Brewery and Pub and visit the Amon Farm, where
you will try out their juice. You will also visit the
Olimje Convent, the Olimje Chocolate Factory and
the Deer's Ridge.
Price: 15 EUR/adults, 12 EUR/children. The price includes:
entrance fees, tourist guide, 2 dcl of beer at Haler's, 2 dcl of
organically produced juice at the Amon Farm. Number of
participants: 15 - 60. Lunch can be organised upon request.
Book your trip with TIC Podčetrtek no later than 1 day
prior to your arrival. Please contact: [email protected]
or 00386 3 810 90 13; www.turizem-podcetrtek.si
ROGAŠKA SLATINA
Experience, feel, learn, let go ... Rogaška Slatina
invites us into its century-old embrace of unspoilt nature and an oasis of health that provides visitors with
several trails and other opportunities. Rogaška Slatina
is also one of the oldest spas in the world, with almost
500 years of tradition. The healing power of the Donat
Mg mineral water serves as the basis of therapeutic
procedures, i.e. a wide range of health and medical
wellness programmes that will take care of your health.
Visit us to discover all the mineral water wells, become
familiar with the age-old tradition of glass-making,
surrender to culinary pleasures and wine, visit a
unique collection of cacti in this part of Europe, learn
about the city's history and tourist sites by visiting
Ana's Mansion collection and form part of one of the
many events and rich cultural experiences held in and
offered by Rogaška Slatina.
Special offer for historical train passengers:
20% discount on a ticket to Ana's Mansion (museum collections)
Free-of-charge tasting at the Mineral Water Brewery (Medical
Centre). Please note: the discount can be availed of within 3
months from the purchase of your train ticket.
ANA'S MANSION MUSEUM
You haven't been to Rogaška Slatina if you have failed
to visit the new site called Ana's Mansion. Its “glass
collection” makes the visitor familiar with all phases of
creating crystal glass. Caught on paper, the museum
further on takes visitors down memory lane through
the "Graphic Collection" of the Swiss benefactor Kurt
Müller. A special place among its collections is held by
the rich local studies collection assembled by a local
collector, where you learn of the history of Rogaška
Slatina and remain in awe at the Royal Collection
about the Karađorđević dynasty and the collection
of signatures of celebrities from all over the world.
At the very end, you are taken among the trees,
where you will find the “Park Collection” and end up
relaxing at the symbolic “Water Collection”.
Opening times: Tue – Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
MINERAL WATER BREWERY
TAKE THE
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TRAIN TO
ŠENTJUR
TAKE THE
HISTORICAL
TRAIN TO
ŠMARJE PRI
JELŠAH
ŠENTJUR – THE CITY OF MUSIC
AND RAILWAY
THE BAROQUE SETTLEMENT
OF ŠMARJE PRI JELŠAH
Discover Šentjur from prehistoric times to the present
day. Become familiar with the archaeological treasures
of the Rifnik Hill and the Ipavec dynasty of physicians
and composers. Experience a short musical “dessert” in
the Ipavec garden. Listen to the song of the Southern
Railway and the New Swing story.
Ascend the Šmarje Kalvarija and experience a perfect
combination of Baroque architecture, sculptures,
paintings and mouldings. When you reach the top
of Saint Rocus' Hill, surrender to the exquisite views
of the Kamnik Alps and Pohorje, Croatian Zagorje,
Macelj and Slemeno. When you descend, do not forget
to visit the Šmarje Baroque Museum with original
sculptures from the Kalvarija and its concise Baroque
story. When you reach the valley, do not forget to step
into the Lipnik Beerhouse and treat yourself to a jug of
home-made beer.
By the way, beer was also invented during Baroque times.
May the historical train take you to the world of
Baroque excesses of Šmarje pri Jelšah!
Drinking the Donat natural mineral water at the
Mineral Water Centre located at the Medical Centre
is a ritual that no visitor to Rogaška Slatina should
fail to take part in. With the highest magnesium
content the world over, 1040 mg/l, it can boost and
improve your health and well-being. It is particularly
beneficial if you are suffering from constipation
or increased stomach acid levels. It reduces blood
pressure and blood sugar and cholesterol levels, not
to mention that it has a beneficial effect on the body
in stressful situations.
Opening times: Mon–Sat: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
and 3:00 – 7:00 PM, Sun: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM and
4:00 – 7:00 PM.
For further enquiries or bookings, please contact:
00386 3 581 44 14, e-mail: [email protected].
TAKE THE
HISTORICAL
TRAIN TO
EVENTS OF
THE LAND
OF CELJE
CELJE – HISTORIC CITY CENTRE
OLD CASTLE CELJE
6/6/2015: Dobimo se v mestu
(Let Us Meet in the City) – an event for all ages!
From 25/4 to the end of October 2015 LIVING
HISTORY AT OLD CASTLE CELJE (wide range
From 25/4 until the end of September:
CITY BEACH AT THE SAVINJA EMBANKMENT
including surprises for children.
From 1/6 to 31/8/2015, the SUMMER IN
CELJE, THE CITY OF PRINCES, awaits.
From 1/6 to 31/8/2015 – a variety of events for
all tastes in the city centre and at Old Castle Celje
with THE FESTIVAL CARAVAN OF BUF THE
CLOWN, THE ANA DESETNICA STREET
THEATRE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, and
OPEN AIR EXHIBITIONS in the city centre.
of castle content, tours with custom-clad guides and
much more).
THE LAND OF CELJE invites you to the CITY
CENTRE on 28/8 and OLD CASTLE CELJE on
29/8/2015. An unforgettable castle spectacle!
Concerts and theatre performances at
OLD CASTLE CELJE (Oliver Dragojević, Josipa Lisac,
Slovenian Popular Song Evening, Klapa Intrade and
Tomislav Bralić)
www.grad-celje.com
Follow events in Celje on www.celje.si and on our FB
profile V Celju smo face (Celje Is Cool).
To book, please contact: TIC Šmarje pri Jelšah,
[email protected], 00386 3 810 12 64, www.smarje-pri-jelsah.si
Experience an interpretative tour of the Southern
Railway Museum and taste local wines and the
traditional local dish – “prešjača”.
The programme can also be tailored to your needs.
Not to be missed: the Lake Slivniško jezero, the
settlement of Ponikva of Anton Martin Slomšek and
the cartographer Blaž Kocen, the Planina Castle, etc.
Price: 15 EUR p.p. The price includes entrance fees, a guide,
tasting of "prešjača" and wine. Subject to an extra charge: concert
in the Ipavec garden: 3 EUR p.p. Lunch available upon request.
To book, please contact: TIC Šentjur, [email protected],
00386 3 749 25 23, www.turizem-sentjur.com
Brochure published by: Institution for
Cultural Events and Tourism Celeia Celje
On behalf of the publisher:
Milena Čeko Pungartnik, MA
Designed by: Studio Kindin
Printed by: Tisk Žnidarič
Print run: 3000 copies
Year: 2015
Photographs courtesy of: Celeia Celje Institution
archives, Slovenian Railways archives, Celje Museum of
Contemporary History archives, Celjska Koča archives,
LTO Podčetrtek archives, Rogaška Slatina Public Tourism
Institution archieves, RA Kozjansko archives.
valid 1 day
UNIQUE
EXPERIENECE
ON THE
HISTORICAL
TRAIN
TAKE AN
ADVENTURE
WITH THE
HISTORICAL
TRAIN
TAKE THE
HISTORICAL
TRAIN
TO CELJE
TAILOR YOUR PROGRAMME AND COMBINE
EXPERIENCES AS A GROUP ACCOMPANIED
BY OUR BEST LOCAL GUIDES
Add a culinary range and organised transport
to sights outside the city centre to spend an
unforgettable day in Celje!
Hire a local guide and choose among the following
guided theme tours:
• counts of cilli today and never again
Stari grad Celje (Old Castle Celje)
TIMETABLE
TAKE THE
HISTORICAL TRAIN
AND EMBARK ON
A TRIP
FOR
ORGANISED
GROUPS
The historical train runs Saturdays from
25 April to 26 September 2015
according to the following timetable:
• romantic celje
(learn why Alfred Nobel visited Celje)
• myths and legends of celje, unfold
talents (meet local artists)
• celje censored
CELJE - PODČETRTEK - IMENO
("get lost" around the city with your guide)
Railway station
Duration: maximum 3 hours
Guided tour price: from 65 EUR (depending on the size of the group).
To book, please contact: TIC Celje, [email protected],
00386 3 4287936, 00386 031 610 537
HISTORIC CITY CENTRE
Explore the third largest city in Slovenia – on your own
or accompanied by a guide. Experience this urban and
contemporary European city and its pleasant summer
atmosphere!
EXPLORE THE LAND OF CELJE
WITH THE HISTORICAL TRAIN
Did you know that the railway tracks in Celje were built
before the railway tracks in Ljubljana? The first train
arrived in Celje on 2 June 1846 – the first part of the
railway track from Celje to Grobelno also constitutes
the very first constructed railway track in Slovenia.
The track from Grobelno to Stranje forms part of a railway track that runs to Rogatec and became operational
in 1903. When it reaches Stranje, it is “left behind”
by its “younger sister”, built in 1960, that runs from
Podčetrtek to Imeno and further to Kumrovec. At the
moment, that track is operational to Imeno.
On Saturdays from 25/4 to 26/9, you will be able to
take our historical train along the same route (Celje–
Podčetrtek) and explore the land of celje tourist
destination. Explore Celje with its numerous historical
sights and experience the vivacious pulse of summer
events, swim at the aqualuna Summer Water
Adventure Park or take a trip to the most beautiful
village of all – Olimje, until you reach Podčetrtek,
where you will be enchanted by a wide range of culinary
delights and adventures for various target groups!
Leave the historical train at Krekov trg (Krek's Square),
which constitutes an excellent starting point for a private or guided exploration of the historic city centre.
SIGHTS TO BE FOUND IN THE CITY CENTRE
CELEIA – a town beneath today's town
(Celje Regional Museum, Trg celjskih knezov 8)
Walk along the Roman road and learn more about Celje
as TROIA SECUNDA
If you like to roam around on your own or with a guide
– leave the train at the railway stations in-between and
explore Šentjur, Šmarje pri Jelšah, Rogaška Slatina
and other smaller settlements. a programme for
organised groups has also been drawn up.
Your historical train ticket will entitle you to various
discounts and promotions of our partners in the
land of celje tourist destination that you can
avail of for various tours, entrance fees, swimming
passes and catering services.
In the land of celje, you are accompanied by
friendly and hospitable locals every step of the way!
Welcome on the historical train, make yourself
comfortable and surrender to the experiences of
the Land of Celje tourist destination!
Gallery of Contemporary Art and Likovni
Salon Gallery (Trg celjskih knezov 8 and 9)
Attractive exhibitions of works of art created by local
and foreign artists.
Račka Gallery of Erotica (Gosposka ul. 3/II). View
the collection of erotic objects Ugly Duck in the former
peep show facility! From 20/6/2015, Sat: 1 PM – 6 PM
The Artists' Quarter (Gosposka ulica and Na okopih)
take a peek into the studios of local artists and treat
yourself to refreshments at the Tamkoučiri Canteen.
Recommended for FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN –
summer gardens with a playground at the
Savinjsko nabrežje (Savinja Quay)
City beach: a pleasant spot where you can rest and
events for children are held during the summer according to the train timetable (puppet, circus, fine arts and
other workshops and events for children).
OLD CASTLE CELJE– the most visited tourist
attraction of Celje (70,000 visitors annually). On
Saturdays, entertainers in costumes can be found there
– the most valiant visitors can have a go at medieval
skills and create an unforgettable photograph!
At the castle, there is also a Tourist Information
Centre, the Veronica Café and a washroom (also for
disabled visitors; baby changing room provided).
www.grad-celje.com
Special offer for historical train passengers:
Entrance fee: 3 EUR p.p. – adults (regular price: 4 EUR);
1 EUR can be used at the Veronika Café
Recommended time to spend at the castle: 2 hours
Special offer for historical train passengers:
Adventure Park ticket + lunch p.p. (adults): 17 EUR
(regular price: 23.5 EUR) / Adventure Park ticket + bob cart +
lunch p.p. (adults): 19 EUR (regular price: 27.5 EUR).
Recommeded time: min. 3 hours.
LAKE ŠMARTINSKO JEZERO– along a variegat-
ed, approximately 12 kilometres long coast next to the
lake, you will be able to find: a PLAYGROUND, boat
ride, boat, canoe and pedalo rental as well as catering
establishments and a well-kept walking trail with
information boards. www.smartinsko-jezero.com
CELJSKA KOČA WITH THE ADVENTURE
PARK – is an excellent destination for all seeking to
spend an active Saturday! The Adventure Park with
polygons for all age groups (35 different elements
The Miško Knjižko Café next to the Celje Central
Price: 7 EUR p.p. The price includes the entrance fee, a guided tour
by a costume-clad entertainer and a black-and-white photograph
on a passé-partout as a keepsake. Duration: 2 hours (from 12:15
to 2:15 PM). For private parties of 10 to 20 persons.
Library with a wide range of desserts and drinks
Restaurant and pizzeria Jež (Linhartova 6)
Karlin »Journeys« and The Cultural History Collection
with the well-known Celje Ceiling.
Sat: 10 AM – 6 PM.
Special offer for historical train passengers:
2 dcl ora /p.p. gratis! Applies when ordering
menu " Turkey Viennese with fries "
or PIZZA (all types )!
CITY CENTRE CELJE SHOPPING CENTRE
for those 5 years of age and older) also includes the
"Monkey Tree" and the Bob Cart summer toboggan
run offering 800 metres of a fast or slow ride. Regain
your strength with good food at the Celjska koča***
hotel restaurant! www.celjska-koca.si
Children's Museum Herman's Den
(Museum of Recent History Celje) and other permanent
exhibitions: LIVING IN CELJE, Dentistry Collection and
STARI PISKER – museum display at the former jail.
Sat: 9 AM – 1 PM.
City beach
Price: From 10 to 20 persons: 9.00 EUR p.p.; from 20 to 30
persons: 8.00 EUR p.p.; from 30 to 50 persons: 7.00 EUR p.p..
Prices include entrance fees and a guided tour of the exhibitions
and the city centre but do not include a cup of coffee at the Miško
Knjižko Café. Duration: 3.5 hours.
Experience no. 2: HAVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPH
TAKEN AT THE SKYLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC
STUDIO OF JOSIP PELIKAN A costume-clad entertainer will take you around the unique glass photography
studio of Josip Pelikan dating back to the end of the 19th
century. After your tour, you will be able to have your
photograph taken. If you want, you can even put on
clothing dating back to the first half of the 20th century.
Special offer for historical train passengers:
coffee with milk/cream + 2 dcl Cedevita = 1,5 EUR
Other exhibitions: The Counts of Celje, Alma M.
Experience no. 1: CELJE THROUGH A TIME
MACHINE
Walk with your guide through the historic city centre
to the Celje Regional Museum. Visit the Celeia - a
town beneath today's town and The Counts of Cilli
exhibitions. After a short break (drink a cup of coffee
at the Miško Knjižko Café), visit The Alma M. Karlin
»Journeys« Exhibition and The Cultural History
Collection, including the well-known Celje Ceiling.
if you love fashion or simply love to shop until you drop,
then visit the shopping centre with about 90 carefully
selected shops and catering establishments. Carefree
shopping, pleasant moments with your friends while
drinking coffee or eating a dessert and playing at the
Džungla Park for Children. www.city-cener.si
If you require information on how to travel to the listed locations outside the city centre, visit TIC Celje (at the Celjski Dom across the street from the Railway Station),
Krekov trg 3 as soon as you arrive to Celje, where you will be kindly advised on how to access the individual locations. At TIC, you will be also provided with a map which
will enable to explore Celje independently and other promotional materials. Open on Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM, [email protected], 000386 3 4287936, www.celje.si.
Experience no. 3: EXPERIENTIAL GUIDED TOUR OF
THE "LIVING IN CELJE" PERMANENT EXHIBITION
A nostalgic stroll throughout the 20th century in
Celje and one's own memories awakened by all your
senses – try the sweet Bajadera chocolate, taste the
drink of your youth and ours – Cockta and listen to a
well-known melody that will take you down memory
lane. Return to your own past!
Price: 6 EUR p.p. The price includes the entrance fee as well as
an experiential guided tour, entertainment programme and
refreshment. Duration: 2 hours (from 12:15 to 2:15 PM) for
private parties of 10 to 20 persons.
Arrives at Departs at Arrives at Departs at
CELJE
9.35 am
ŠENTJUR
Experience no. 4: RING AROUND THE ROSIE
AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HERMAN'S DEN
Experience the only museum for children in Slovenia
and learn about the world of toys through play! The
entertainer Herman the Fox will make sure your
children end up heaving heaps of fun!
Price: children and school children: 1.5 EUR, adults: 2 EUR.
The price includes the entrance fee, a guided tour and a
workshop. Duration: 2 hours (from 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM);
for private parties of 20 to 25 persons.
Experience no. 5: AROUND OLD CASTLE
CELJE WITH A LADY-IN-WAITING
A lady-in-waiting will divulge the mysterious life of
the Counts of Cilli.
Price: from 75 EUR; entrance fee: 3 EUR p.p. (adults). The price
includes a guided tour by a costume-clad guide. The price does
not include the entrance fee for Old Castle Celje: 3 EUR p.p. –
adults (1 EUR to be used at the Café).
Experience no. 6: CELJE ADVENTURE
Special offer for historical train passengers:
Adventure Park ticket + lunch p.p. (adults): 15 EUR
(min. 20 persons, each 21 person gratis)
Experience no. 7: PICNIC BY THE LAKE
ŠMARTINSKO JEZERO
Discover the secrets of the largest man-made lake
inhabited by “dog-eating” sheatfish. Take a boat trip
and a guided tour with a microbiologist who will
provide explanations on life next to and in the lake!
Finish with a PICNIC (picnic basket) in nature.
Appropriate for groups of min. 20 persons: 16 EUR p.p. The price
includes the boat trip, guided tour and culinary delights. The
price does not include a picnic basket for 2 persons, which costs
10 EUR/basket. Programme duration: 4 h.
To book or enquire about a GROUP PROGRAMME,
please contact TIC Celje, [email protected], 00386 3 4287936,
00386 31 610 537.
4.45 pm
9.47 am
9.48 am
4.57 pm
4.58 pm
GROBELNO
9.53 am
10.54 am
5.03 pm
5.04 pm
ŠMARJE
10.02 am 10.03 am
5.12 pm
5.13 pm
10.18 am
5.26 pm
5.28 pm
ATOMSKE TOPLICE HOTEL 10.20 am 10.22 am
5.30 pm
5.32 pm
PODČETRTEK
10.25 am 10.26 am
5.34 pm
5.35 pm
IMENO
10.30 am
5.40 pm
PODČETRTEK TOPLICE (SPA) 10.16 am
IMENO - PODČETRTEK - CELJE
Railway station
Arrives at Departs at Arrives at Departs at
IMENO
11.00 am
6.40 pm
PODČETRTEK
11.04 am 11.05 am
6.44 pm
ATOMSKE TOPLICE HOTEL
11.07 am 11.09 am
6.47 pm
6.49 pm
11.13 am
6.51 pm
6.53 pm
ŠMARJE
11.27 am 11.28 am
7.07 pm
7.08 pm
GROBELNO
11.38 am 11.39 am
7.18 pm
7.19 pm
ŠENTJUR
11.44 am 11.45 am
7.24 pm
7.25 pm
CELJE
11.57 am
7.37 pm
PODČETRTEK TOPLICE (SPA) 11.11 am
6.45 pm
Price per route in EUR
celje
Ticket type
One-way - adults
One-way - children
One-way - families
One-way - groups
Return - adults
podčet. toplice
atomske toplice
podčetrtek
podčet. toplice
atomske toplice
podčetrtek
šentjur
podčet. toplice
atomske toplice
podčetrtek
celje
podčet. toplice
atomske toplice
podčetrtek
10.44
10.44
8.51
8.51
free of charge
free of charge
free of charge
free of charge
6,26
7.31
14.62
6.26
7.31
14.62
5.11
5.96
11.91
5.11
5.96
11.91
šentjur
Children of up to 12 years of age: free of charge / Families subject to a Slovenian Railways card / Groups: min. 6 persons
You can arrive to and depart from Celje by taking a train from/to Ljubljana, Maribor, Sevnica or Krško.
For further information on timetables and prices, please consult www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passengers/slovenia