While walking from the Velenje Castle to the Šalek castle, you will see from afar the romantic silhouette of Vila Herberstein, which offers just the experience for you. Welcome to the former home of baron von Ritter, Josef Erder and Countess Marie Anne von Herberstein. The renowned suburban Vila Herberstein, built in late 19th century, was […]
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The mission of the Environmental Protection College is providing well educated and highly qualified teaching and research staff of best quality who are capable of confronting all challenges in the field of environmental protection and new eco-technologies. The college is aiming at: developing the profession which is in its broadest sense the object of teaching and […]

City of Velenje is 6th biggest Slovenian city and is centre of Municipality Velenje with approx. 30.000 inhabitants. Strong economy with mayor subject “Gorenje” (domestic appliances) and “Coal mine Velenje” are along with youth of the town main reasons for pleasant and healthy living conditions. Velenje is Slovenia’s sixth-largest city, and the seat of the Municipality […]