Savinja and Šalek Valley

Region
Savinja and Šalek Valley
Savinjska in Šaleška dolina
SAŠA region
Region
46°21′45″N 15°06′52″E / 46.36250°N 15.11444°E / 46.36250; 15.11444
Area
 • Total705.6 km2 (272.4 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total61,442
 • Density87.1/km2 (226/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal code
3331
Area code03 (+386 3 from abroad)
Google MapsVelenje, Slovenia
Websitewww.mozaik-dozivetij.si

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

Municipalities: Gornji Grad, Solčava, Rečica ob Savinji, Ljubno ob Savinji, Luče, Nazarje, Šmartno ob Paki, Mozirje, Šoštanj, and Velenje.

The main tourist destinations in the area:

  • Nature Parks: the Logar Valley, the Roban Cirque (Slovene: Robanov kot), the Matk Cirque (Slovene: Matkov kot), Golte
  • Golte ski and hiking area
  • Solčava Panoramic Road
  • City of Velenje
  • Topolšica Spa

Natural wonders and cultural sights

  • Velenje Castle in the Savinja and Šalek Valley
    Velenje Castle in the Savinja and Šalek Valley
  • Thousands of flowers in Mozirski Gaj Flower Park
    Thousands of flowers in Mozirski Gaj Flower Park
  • Luče is a good starting point for hiking
    Luče is a good starting point for hiking
  • The Savinja River
    The Savinja River
  • The Upper Savinja Valley has a strong tradition of wood
    The Upper Savinja Valley has a strong tradition of wood
  • The top of Rogatec
    The top of Rogatec
  • Hiking near Lepenatka and Rogatec
    Hiking near Lepenatka and Rogatec
  • Mount Raduha in the Savinja and Šalek Valley
    Mount Raduha in the Savinja and Šalek Valley
  • Fountain in the Mozirski Gaj Flower Park
    Fountain in the Mozirski Gaj Flower Park

See also