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Half-Day Mysteries of Submerged Villages from Velenje with Lunch

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Authentic tour of The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia in Velenje with heirs of mining – Sailing on Velenje lake and virtual dive into the past – A culinary experience on the new overlook Vista, just above the water surface. Help a descendant of the Velenje miners, who mined one of the thickest layers of coal in the world and turned fertile fields into lakes, find a precious item under the water surface! Where once were villages, now are lakes. What happened to the houses, schools, and churches? Why did they sink, and where did the villagers go? What secrets can be uncovered in the depth of the lake? Discover the bitter-sweet life stories of the villagers, miners, and Velenje people. For their bright future, they mined coal but sank their past.
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  • a light meal in a miner apartment
  • a meal of local culinary delights with drinks on the overlook Vista
  • guided tour to the Velenje lake, sailing on the lake with a virtual dive experience
Departure Point

Koroška cesta 58, 3320 Velenje, Slovenië In front of The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia, you will be greeted by a tour guide miner, and after dressing appropriately, you will be escorted to the elevator into the mining tunnel.

  • The Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia, Velenje, Slovenia
    Experience the development of coal miming over the time, from ancient days to modern times! See the mining machinery and look at the insight into the geological structure of Šaleška Valley. Experience how the miners lived more than 100 years ago. Become acquainted with the world famous Velenje mining method – this is the way how miners work today. 18 scenes from the life and work of the miners.
    60 minutes
  • Velenje Beach, Velenje, Slovenia
    Totally renovated in 2014, this excellently maintained lake resort has all the fun and games one expects from a lazy day at the beach, from sun loungers on which to sunbathe, nearby grassy areas for leisure games and a variety of different vessels (including the more fun than fun Stand Up Paddling (SUP)) to take you out to the water. A bar is located in the boathouse, with a whole host of refreshments on offer. The beach is also dog friendly.
    60 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
WendyVin1974
18 May 2022
With my family we indulged a quality free time in Velenje. The story of the sunken villages is so inspiring. The children enjoyed the Coal Museum the most, and the highlight was the VR glasses. We recommend.
This tour in Slovenia is organized by Šaleška Valley Tourism Board

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