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Celje

“In Your Pocket: A cheeky, well-

written series of guidebooks.”

The New York Times

May - November 2010

Including

laško, Dobrna

Vojnik & Štore

living History

Don’t miss the knights, kings and

princesses at Celje’s old castle

Relax in laško

The town of beer, blossoms and

spas is the perfect place to take

it easy

N°5 - 6Lt

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Dobrna

Feeling good for over 600 years

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Contents

E S S E N T I A L C I T Y G U I D E S

Contents

Arriving in Celje

Planes, trains, buses and cars

Basics

Celje by the numbers

History

From Celts and counts to the EU

Language

The basics of Slovenščine

Events

Concerts, festival and fairs

Where to stay

Business suites to hostel bunks

Restaurants

Something for everyone

Nightlife

Impromptu street performers are one of the many things

to watch out for during the city’s season-long Summer in

Celje festival

A pub crawl waiting to happen

What to see

Museums, squares and of course the castle

Shopping 26

The most per capita shopping centres in Slovenia

Directory 27

Laško 28

Laško Culture & Events 30

Laško Where to stay

Laško Restaurants

Laško What to see

Dobrna

Vojnik

Štore

Maps & Index

Celje map

Index

The Savinja Embankment, south of the old town, is the

perfect place for an evening stroll

Country map

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Foreword

Arriving in Celje

A quaint central European town that proudly celebrates its

long turbulent history and rich cultural heritage, with 50,000

inhabitants Celje is the third largest city in Slovenia and an

increasingly popular destination for both domestic and

international tourists. Over the past two millennia the city

has seen its fair share of ups and downs. After becoming

a boom town during Roman times, it was virtually absent

from the historical record until the 12th century, and then a

regional powerhouse under the rule of the ill-fated Counts

of Celje (p 10), only to take an historical backseat again

until its re-emergence during the 20th century. Nowadays

the city manages to perfectly blend its laid-back provincial

spirit and wealth of cultural sights and activities, with modern

development and an ample selection of hotels (p 14),

restaurants (p 15) and shopping centres (p 26), as well as

a flourishing arts scene and active nightlife (p 19).

Europe In Your Pocket

Arriving by bus

Compared to the city’s small but aesthetically pleasing mid-

19th century railway station a few blocks south, Celje’s main

bus depot is, quite frankly, something of an eyesore. Of course

if you’re relying solely on public transport you’ll have to spend

some time here if you want to visit any of the nearby towns

and villages not serviced by trains - which is to say, most of

them. On the plus side, the station is within walking distance

of pretty much anywhere you’ll want to go (in fact it’s right

across the street from Celje’s recently opened and highly

recommended MCC Hostel), and also is one of the only places

in town where you can find food around the clock.

Bus Station B-1, Aškerčeva 20, tel. (+386) 3 425 34

00, www.izletnik.si.

Bus schedule

Departures from Celje

City Mon-Fri Sat Sun

Dobrna

04:00, 06:30, 07:25,

08:25, 09:25, 10:25,

11:25, 12:00, 12:25,

13:25, 14:25, 15:25,

16:42, 18:27

10:27

14:27

08:25

Laško

05:45, 08:10, 10:10,

12:10, 14:10, 15:10,

16:10, 19:25

05:45

08:10

10:10

12:10

14:10

04:50

Ljubljana 04:50, 05:45, 08:10,

08:20, 08:50, 10:00,

12:45, 15:10, 18:10

04:50

08:20

08:50

04:50, 08:20,

08:50, 15:10,

18:10

Arriving by car

If you’re coming from the direction of either Ljubljana or Maribor,

getting to Celje just means following Slovenia’s main A1 motor-

way until you see the exit for Celje (Centre). The exit puts you a

couple of kilometres north of the city centre, but the directions

are well-signposted so you shouldn’t have any trouble following

Mariborska Cesta into town. Celje lies roughly 80km from the

capital, and the drive should take something less than an hour,

while Maribor is only 40 minutes or so away.

The surrounding municipalities of Laško (p 28), Dobrna

(p 38), Vojnik (p 44) and Štore (p 47) all compliment their

larger neighbour with unique and varied attractions of their

own. From world-class health resorts and spas to charming

tourist farms and idyllic hilltop villages, the region is brimming

possibilities for visitors. Located less than an hour’s drive

from the capital Ljubljana, Celje and its surroundings are a

weekend away just waiting to happen!

Maribor 05:20, 06:15, 13:10,

13:50, 18:55

13:12

18:55

13:10, 18:55,

21:59

Arriving by train

Located on Slovenia’s major East-West railway line, Celje sees

more traffic and thus offers more frequent connections than you

would find on a less opportunely placed city. That said, train

travel in Slovenia, especially when coming and going further

south in the Balkans, is not comparable in terms of speed

with that in larger (and flatter) countries - although the scenic

views are often more than enough to make up for it. A trip to

the capital Ljubljana takes anywhere between one hour and

an hour and 45 minutes, with the faster trains costing notice-

ably more. In the other direction, a train to Slovenia’s second

largest city, Maribor, takes between 45 minutes and one hour.

For the short trip to nearby Laško, trains are far more frequent

than buses and take only 10 minutes. The station itself has

sufficient, if not overwhelmingly luxurious or vast, facilities, and

is conveniently positioned across the street from the old town,

within easy walking distance of most hotels and restaurants.

Aside from the ticket office (open 05:00-21:00 Mon-Fri, 06:00-

21:00 Sat-Sun) and a small railway information desk (open

06:00-17:30 Friday to Saturday), there are a handful of self-

service lockers, a couple vending machines and the requisite

railway station coffee bar. If you find yourself stick waiting for

a train during the wee hours, your best bet for a bite to eat is

a few blocks north at the main bus station.

Railway Station B-2, Krekov Trg 1, tel. (+386) 3 293

33 156, www.slo-zeleznice.si.

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of 2010. Also due out in May 2010 from Kosovo is

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Arriving by plane

Although Celje has no international airport of its own, there are

three located within 120km of the city - in Ljubljana (90km), Graz

(110km) and Zagreb (120km) - all which are well-connected

to the rest of Europe. If you’re travelling by public transport,

Ljubljana’s Jože Pučnik Airport will likely be the easiest to reach

due to the frequency of rail and bus connections.

Ljubljana Airport (Letališče Jožeta Pučnika)

Zgornji Brnik 130a, tel. (+386) 42 06 10 00, fax (+386)

42 02 12 20, info@lju-airport.si, www.lju-airport.si.

C el j e’s m ost fam ous lan d mark

and many people’s choice for best

castle in Slovenia, there was little

debate over what to feature on the

cover of our first issue of Celje In

Your Pocket. Dating back to the

12th century, the castle has seen

the rise and fall of countless region-

al powers, including that of city’s

most storied family, the Counts of

Celje. Today is attracts over 70,000

visitors a year, and hosts numerous events, such as

the summer-long medieval festival Living History. Read

more about Celje’s castle on page XX.

Editorial

Editor Yuri Barron

Writers Yuri Barron, Will Dunn

Research Irena Jamnikar

Layout & Design Vaida Gudynaitė

Consulting Craig Turp

Photos Yuri Barron, Zavod Celeia Celje, STIK

Laško, Občina Vojnik, Občina Štore, ZTŠK

Dobrna, Terme Dobrna, Tomaž Lauko

Cover photo Gregor Katič

Text and photos copyright IQBATOR d.o.o.

Maps copyright cartographer. All rights

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Maps by Geodetski zavod Slovenije

Most of the old town is pedestrian only

From Celje To Celje

First Last City First Last *

06:33 21:42 BELGRADE 05:45 21:40 3-4

06:50 14:28 BUDAPEST 07:10 14:11 4-6

07:59 22:07 KOPER 05:23 19:12 3-5

04:41 22:07 LAŠKO 05:15 23:50 16-27

04:41 22:07 LJUBLJANA 01:59 22:25 20-28

05:25 00:01 MARIBOR 03:40 22:20 21-32

05:45 22:07 MUNICH 05:52 23:40 5

06:50 00:01 VIENNA 08:03 22:58 7-8

06:33 21:42 ZAGREB 05:00 21:15 7-9

Most trains run less frequently on Sundays. Schedule valid

until 11 December 2010. * Trains per day.

Sales & Circulation

Director Niko Slavnic M.Sc.

niko.slavnic@inyourpocket.com

Sales & Operations Management

Irena Jamnikar, Barbara Žlender,

Boštjan Famut, Karmen Hribar

Taxis

Taxi Bučko Krpanova 3, tel. (+386) 31 490 810.

Taxi Radio Krekov Trg 3, tel. (+386) 3 548 33

00.

Taxi Sara 6 Na Otoku, tel. (+386) 40 532 832.

Taxi Simby Kersnikova 52, tel. (+386) 31 205

060.

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BAsiCs

Climate

A Word From Our Mayor

Temperature, °C

Rainfall, mm

The town of Celje is

an enchanting city

that attracts more

an d more tourists

every year. Celje and

the nearby towns of

Laško, Štore, Vojnik

a n d D o b r n a c o m -

p r i s e a l i ve l y s pa

destination with the

resor ts Terme Do-

brna and Thermana

Laško offering beau-

tiful countryside and

nature for relaxing

and enjoyable holi-

days. I assure that

you will be charmed

by our magni ficent

cultural heritage, tourist farms and city surroundings.

Do not be shy about chatting with our residents and feel

free to explore our friendly atmosphere.

170

140

110

-10

-20

F M A M J J A

M A M J J A

Smoking

Cigarettes can’t be sold to people under 18. Slovenia recently

banned smoking from public indoor spaces except in special

smoking areas in offices, hotels and bars.

Tipping

It’s not traditional to tip in Slovenia, though a reward of about 10%

for good service in a restaurant or bar is always appreciated.

Welcome to Celje!

Visas

Many foreigners simply need a passport or ID card to enter

Slovenia. Those requiring a visa will be able to travel freely

between the Schengen-agreement countries for a limited

amount of time, usually 90 days. Always check these details

with a Slovenian embassy or consulate. Further information

can be found at www.mzz.gov.si.

Welcome to our region of Celje, Laško, Štore, Vojnik

and Dobrna!

Bojan Šrot,

Mayor of Celje

Drinking

Alcohol is only sold to people over 18, and after 21:00 it

cannot be bought in stores.

Religion

Although Slovenians are traditionally Roman Catholic, the

most recent Eurobarometer Poll in 2005 found that only 37%

of the population believe in a god, with 16% atheists and the

rest of them believing in ‘something’.

National Holidays

Driving

The speed limit is 50km/hr in built-up areas, 90-

100km/hr on main roads, 130km/hr on highways.

Cars must use headlights at all times and must have a

spare wheel, warning triangle, spare lightbulb, first aid

kit and, in winter, either snow chains or winter tyres.

The alcohol limit is 0.05%. The traffic information

centre has road webcams and maps of current traffic

problems at www.promet.si.

Exchange rates

1, 2 January New Year

8 February Slovenian Day of Culture

March- April Easter

7th Sunday after Easter Pentecost

27 April Uprising Day

1, 2 May Labour Day

25 June National Day

15 August Assumption

31 October Reformation Day

1 November All Souls’ Day

25 December Christmas

26 December Independence Day

Basic data

1 EUR € = 1.25 US$ = 0.80 UK£ = 1.40 CHF

= 1.40 AU$ = 93 ¥ = 7.50 ZAR

(14 May, 2010)

Population

Slovenia 2,019,406 (2007)

Celje 50,039 (2008)

Area

20,273 square kilometres

Ethnic composition

Slovenian 83%

Former Yugoslav minorities 5.3%

Hungarian, Albanian, Roma, Italian and others 2.8%

Official languages

Slovenian

Italian

Hungarian

Local time

Central European (GMT + 1hr)

Longest river

Sava (221km in Slovenia)

Highest mountain

Triglav 2,864m.

Borders

Austria 318km

Italy 280km

Hungary 102km

Croatia 670km

Market values

Electricity

Like most European countries, Slovenia’s voltage is 220

volts AC, 50 Hz, and the country uses European two-pin

plugs.

Compared to the rest of Western and Central Europe,

prices in Slovenia are still fairly competitive despite

noticeable increases since the introduction of the Euro

in 2007. Here are some typical everyday products and

prices:

Vinjeta - A Ticket to Drive

Money

Slovenia adopted the euro in January 2007. Euro coins come

in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1 and 2

euros, while banknotes come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200

and 500 euros. The Slovenian side of the euro coins are

decorated with among other things storks, Mount Triglav,

Lippizaner horses, a man sowing stars and a Jože Plečnik

design.

McDonald’s Big Mac

Price

€2.40

Vinjeta www.dars.si. Slovenia re-

quires all motor vehicles travelling on

Slovenian highways to have a vinjeta

(veen-yeh-tah) sticker. This system

exists in lieu of tolls, and the vinjeta

can be easily obtained at nearly all

gas stations and kiosks.

Slice of pizza

€1.80

Slice of burek

€2.00

Cup of coffee

€1.10

Bottle of name brand vodka

€12.50

Decent bottle of local wine

€3.50

Bottle of local beer in a shop

€0.90

Pint of beer in a pub

€2.40

Politics

The Republic of Slovenia is a parliamentary democracy.

The president, Dr DaniloTürk, was elected in 2007. Borut

Pahor has been the prime minister since 2008. The next

parliamentary elections will be in September 2012. The

government consists of the PM and 15 ministers, of which

two are without portfolio.

Pack of cigarettes

€2.50

Yearly/monthly/weekly stickers are €95/30/15 for cars

and yearly/half-yearly/weekly ones are €47.50/25/7.50

for motorcycles. Also be aware that border police will

likely not remind you to purchase a vinjeta when entering

the country, but are highly likely to issue you a steep fine

when leaving if you’ve failed to do so. For more info check

www.dars.si.

Single bus ride

€1.00

Movie ticket

€4.90

Postcard

€0.30

Litre of petrol

€1.10

Taxi ride across town

€5.00

Fine for parking illegally

€40

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