Celjska Koča

Eastern Slovenia


A rural getaway 11km south of Celje, with a swag of attached activities, this mountain hut has metamorphosed into a comfortable, modern three-star. Rooms are simple and well-cared for but you won't be spending much time inside. In winter everyone's here to ski and once the snow melts both the 800m toboggan run and the adventure-park open.


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