Municipality of Žalec, Slovenia · Europe
Žalec sits on the route: 10 minutes from Zabukovica, 41km from Solčava Panoramic Road.
Žalec is a town located in Municipality of Žalec, Slovenia. With a population of 4,943, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Žalec sits in Slovenia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Ljubljana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Žalec to your route.
Žalec (pronounced [ˈʒàːləts] ; German: Sachsenfeld) is a town in central Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Žalec. It lies in the valley of the lower course of the Savinja River west of Celje. The primary economic activity of the region is growing hops, which is reflected by the city's coat-of-arms. TheRead more
area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.
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Žalec is located in Municipality of Žalec, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2515 latitude, 15.1648 longitude.
Žalec has a population of approximately 4,943 people, making it a town in Slovenia.
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Full driving guide for Slovenia6 notable places within an hour's drive.
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High karst plateau above Kamnik dotted with one of Europe's last herders' settlements: oval shingle-roofed huts still used by dairymen each summer. Reachable by cable car or a mountain road to nearby trailheads.
40 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
A high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.
41 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Glacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
An iconic Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four dramatic copper dragon statues, a beloved symbol of Slovenia's charming capital.
55 km · about 65 min drive
castle
A medieval hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Ljubljana's pastel-colored old town with the Julian Alps on the horizon.
55 km · about 65 min drive
castle
Castle above Ptuj, the oldest town in Slovenia, overlooking the Drava river and a Roman-era settlement site.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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