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Celje Castle – View of Celje (28189851435)📷 Bernd Thaller from Graz, Austria, CC BY 2.0

Celje Castle

Celje, Slovenia

History

The largest castle in Slovenia, stronghold of the powerful Counts of Celje, on a hill above the Savinja. Parking is just below the walls.

Nearest town
Celje, Slovenia
Category
History & culture
GPS
46.2180, 15.2760

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

Featured in these trip guides

Eastern Slovenia: castles and wine hills – View of Celje (28189851435)© Bernd Thaller from Graz, Austria · CC BY 2.0
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Eastern Slovenia: castles and wine hills

197 km7 stops3 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Domačija ArtišekCampsite
    5 km from Celje Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Autocamping CeljeCampsite
    5 km from Celje Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kmetija Tratnik KampCampsite
    8 km from Celje Castle · 40 pitches
    TentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • PZA Šentjur mestoMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Celje Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Agrocamping Kmetija WeissCampsite
    19 km from Celje Castle
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp VelenjeCampsite
    22 km from Celje Castle
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Celje Castle?

Celje Castle is in Celje, Slovenia, at GPS 46.2180, 15.2760. It is about 47 km from Maribor.

Can you camp near Celje Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Domačija Artišek, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Celje Castle?

Celje Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Eastern Slovenia: castles and wine hills.

What is there to see near Celje Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Old Vine House (47 km), Velika Planina (49 km), Ptuj Castle (51 km) and Logar Valley (53 km).

When is the best time to visit Celje Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)