Slovenia

Places to visit near Celje

Celje is a town in Slovenia, home to about 37,520 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches and 4 caves. The must-see places are Stolnica Svetega Danijela (1 km), Celjski Grad (2 km) and Spomenik Žrtvam Povojnih Pobojev Teharje (6 km).

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Celje, Slovenia
Celje, Slovenia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Celje at a glance

Location
Slovenia
Population
about 37,520
Coordinates
46.2309° N, 15.2604° E
Places within 50 km
66 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Celje

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Celje: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Celje

108 forts & heritage within 100 km of Celje. The closest is Celjski Grad (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Celje

82 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Celje. The closest is Hum (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hum · viewpoint · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Resevna · viewpoint · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Rifnik · viewpoint · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Mrzlica · viewpoint · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Lisca · viewpoint · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Krvavica · viewpoint · ~26 km · Must-see

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Churches near Celje

48 churches within 100 km of Celje. The closest is Stolnica Svetega Danijela (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Celje

14 caves within 100 km of Celje. The closest is Jama Pekel (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Celje

11 museums within 100 km of Celje. The closest is Muzej Premogovništva Slovenije (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Celje

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Celje. The closest is Kozjanski Park (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Celje

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Celje
  2. 1 km Stolnica Svetega Danijela · church
  3. 1 km Celjski Grad · heritage site
  4. 9 km Hum · viewpoint
  5. 1 km Grad Tabor Laško · heritage site
  6. 14 km Spomenik Žrtvam Povojnih Pobojev Teharje · heritage site
  7. 6 km Back to Celje

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How to reach Celje

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Celje by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage30108Celjski Grad (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2182Hum (10 km)
    Churches848Stolnica Svetega Danijela (1 km)
    Caves414Jama Pekel (15 km)
    Museums111Muzej Premogovništva Slovenije (25 km)
    Other attractions17Melania Trump (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Kozjanski Park (41 km)
    Waterfalls05Slap Orličje (Orglice) (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Jezero Trakošćan (65 km)
    Parks04Terme Snovik (53 km)
    Treks03Črnivec - Lepenatka (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Maribor Island (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Ljubljanska Džamija (77 km)

    Celje: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Celje?

    Stolnica Svetega Danijela (church, about 1 km), Celjski Grad (heritage site, about 2 km), Spomenik Žrtvam Povojnih Pobojev Teharje (heritage site, about 6 km), Hum (viewpoint, about 10 km), Grad Tabor Laško (heritage site, about 10 km), Resevna (viewpoint, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Celje?

    66 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 4 caves, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Celje?

    Celjski Grad, about 2 km by road; Spomenik Žrtvam Povojnih Pobojev Teharje (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Celje?

    Hum, about 10 km by road; Resevna (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Celje?

    Stolnica Svetega Danijela, about 1 km by road; Sv. Ožbalt (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Celje?

    Start in Celje, visit Stolnica Svetega Danijela, then Celjski Grad, then Hum, then Grad Tabor Laško, then Spomenik Žrtvam Povojnih Pobojev Teharje, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Celje?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Celje

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Celje’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Celje on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.