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Things to see in Topolšica (Slovenia): 57 places and when to go
Topolšica is a town in Slovenia, and this site lists 57 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (35), Mountains (20), Nature (9). The best known are Velenje Castle, Mount St. Ursula and Smrekovec Lodge. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Slovenia · 46.4028, 15.0164
- Places
- 57 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (35) · Mountains (20) · Nature (9) · Museums and art (4) · Temples (4) · History (3)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 47 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount St. Ursula, at 1,699 m.
What to see in Topolšica
The places in and around Topolšica, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Velenje CastleCastle in Slovenia8.8 km
- Mount St. UrsulaMountain peak10 km
- Smrekovec LodgeMountain hut in Slovenia9.0 km
- Andrejev dom na SlemenuMountain lodge in Slovenia5.6 km
- Mount Saint Ursula LodgeMountain lodge in Slovenia9.9 km
- Kavšakov VrhMountain in Slovenia13 km
- Metulov VrhMountain in Slovenia8.6 km
- Obretanov VrhMountain in Slovenia12 km
- Postman's Lodge under PlešivecMountain lodge in Slovenia10 km
- Šalek CastleRuins9.7 km
- SmodivnikMountain in Slovenia11 km
- BoskovecMountain in Slovenia8.4 km
- Cerkev svete Uršule, JazbinaChurch building in Črna na Koroškem Municipality, Slovenia9.9 km
- Gora OljkaMountain in Slovenia; GeoNames ID = 31941359.2 km
- Forhtenek CastleRuins5.5 km
- Kavčnik homesteadMuseum3.6 km
- KrnesMountain in Slovenia12 km
- Mozirska koča na GoltehMountain lodge in Slovenia9.3 km
- Coal Mining Museum of SloveniaArchive organization in Velenje, Slovenia7.1 km
- Lodge on PecaMountain hut in Slovenia20 km
- SkornoMountain in Slovenia2.5 km
- Annunciation Parish Church in NazarjeTemples10 km
- St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish ChurchTemples13 km
- St. Pancratius's Parish ChurchTemples12 km
And the other 33, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: 024 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 025 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 026 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 027 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 034 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, 035 ~ Pot kurirjev in vezistov NOV Slovenije, Isteje - Boskovec, Letuš - Dom na Dobrovljah, Ljubenske Rastke - Dom na Smrekovcu, Ljubenske Rastke - Koča na Travniku, Ljubno - Ljubenske Rastke, Ljubno - Mozirska koča, Ljubno - Stari stani, Mozirska koča - Boskovec, Mozirska koča - Dom na Smrekovcu, Mozirska koča - Stari stani, Nazarje - Čreta, Rečica ob Savinji - Ston - Mozirska koča, Šaleška planinska pot, Šoštanj - Dom na Smrekovcu, Šoštanj - Šmihel, Tašk - Stari stani, The Crow’s Flight, vrh Loma
- Mountains: Koča na Naravskih ledinah, Koča na Pikovem, Koča na Treh plotih, Planinski dom na Gori Oljki, Smučarska koča
- Diving: Pri Čolnarni, Velenjsko jezero
- Museums and art: Mining Museum Črna
- With kids: Terme Topolšica
- Food and drink: Vinogradništvo Kugler
When to go to Topolšica
The best time to visit Topolšica is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:47
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:47
- JunBest time15:35
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:09
- DecPossible8:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. In June, 57 of the 57 places are at their best.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Topolšica
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 47 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Slovenia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Topolšica?
The best known: Velenje Castle, Mount St. Ursula, Smrekovec Lodge, Andrejev dom na Slemenu, Mount Saint Ursula Lodge. In all, 57 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Topolšica?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25.
How do you get to Topolšica?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 47 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Topolšica as the destination and these 57 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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