Lakes of inspiration for sports adventures.
If you haven’t been in one of the lakes, you haven’t to Šaleška Valley.
Active adventures
The Škale, Velenje and Družmirje Lakes are areas of infinite opportunity for active water experiences and various water sports.
Velenje Beach
acclaimed best Slovenian natural beach in 2018, provides a number of sailing, stand up paddleboarding, and rowing opportunities and other sports, besides relaxation in the sun or in the shade of friendly bars, with swimming and entertainment for kids in the water park. You can learn skills, such as surfing or sailing in an optimist sailboat, and you can rent sports equipment.
Excellent choice for fishing
The lakes are an excellent choice for nearly all types of fishing: float fishing, handlining, fly fishing, bottom fishing and spinning. Škale Lake is known for sheatfish, Velenje Lake for large carp, the Paka River for fly fishing for autochthonous trout.
Accommodations
Hotel Paka
Hotel Paka has received numerous awards both in Slovenia and abroad. It has four stars.
Hotel Razgoršek
Hotel Razgoršek is a family hotel, where all the rooms are furnished in style. It is located only 15 kilometres from the motorway exit, in the vicinity of shopping centres, the bank, post office and coach and rail station.
Camp Velenje
The Jezero camping site is located at the Velenje lake, only one kilometre fro the town’s centre in the Westerly direction.
Youth hostel Velenje - Green Accommodation
Velenje Youth Hostel is located only 500 metres from the town centre and the main bus station, on the shores of the river Paka opposite the Livada Elementary School.
Villa Herberstein
Vila Herberstein is situated in one of the most beautiful locations in Velenje. It is located only two hundred metres from the town’s centre, close to the winter swimming pool, and the woodland behind the Villa is an excellent place for relaxing walks in the nature.
Prenočišče Mraz
The Mraz Accommodation is located at the edge of the woodland in the hamlet of Gorica near Velenje. Here guests can relax and enjoy the peaceful, natural environment.
Topolšica Spa
When our path leads us astray from the main roads into the heart of nature, we are greeted by an infinite assortment of primal experiences.
Youth centre Šmartno ob Paki
The Šmartno ob Paki hostel is located in the shelter of Mount Oljka (733m) and is easily accessible from all urban centres.
Glamping Valley of Peace at Lamperček
The cottages are located in a quiet area by the stream, where you can unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city while listening to the birds’ chirp.
Apartments Rosemary Topolšica
Discover the serenity of Rosemary, a hidden cottage nestled in the heart of nature. Immerse yourself in the picturesque surroundings, explore the nearby cycling paths, and indulge in experiences offered at the renowned Topolšica spa.