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Gamberk Castle (Grad Gamberk) is the ruin of a medieval castle on a forested hill in the Zasavje region of central Slovenia. It suits visitors who like quiet hilltop remains combined with a walk through the woods. Expect a hike on forest paths rather than a visitor site with facilities, so wear sturdy shoes.
Prebold Manor (Graščina Prebold) is a historic manor house in the village of Prebold in the Lower Savinja Valley, in Slovenia's Savinjska region. It is a stop for those interested in the region's estate architecture and local history. The manor lies in the valley between Celje and Žalec, so it pairs easily with a short walk through the village.
Stopnik Castle (Grad Stopnik) is a castle site in the Savinjska region of central Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's lesser-known historic heritage. It lies in the hilly countryside of the Savinja area, best combined with other sights nearby on a day trip.
Žovnek Castle is a castle ruin in the Savinjska region, near Braslovče in the Lower Savinja Valley. It is known as the ancestral seat of the Lords of Žovnek, the family that later rose to become the Counts of Celje. The ruin stands on a low hill above Žovnek Lake and can be reached on a short walk.
Kolovrat is a village in the Zagorje ob Savi municipality in the Zasavje region, listed here as a castle site. The place is tied to the historic Kolovrat estate in the hills above the Sava valley. It makes a short detour from Zagorje ob Savi for those exploring the countryside of central Slovenia.
Laško Castle, known in Slovenian as Grad Laško, is a historic castle in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia. It stands above the town of Laško, and its hillside position offers views over the town and the surrounding valley. It is reached on foot from the town centre and combines well with a stroll through Laško.
Škrljevo Castle is a castle in the countryside of southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the manors and castles scattered across the Dolenjska hills. Plan it as a short detour on a day trip through the region rather than a destination on its own.
Pakenštajn Castle is a castle site in the Savinjska region of Slovenia, in the hilly country of the Šalek Valley area near Velenje. It is a stop for those interested in the region's medieval past and the landscape around it. Plan it as a short outing combined with other sights in the valley, and check access on arrival.
Ponoviče Manor is a historic manor house in the Zasavje region of central Slovenia, set near the Sava valley not far from Litija. It is worth a stop for anyone exploring the older estates and castle sites along the river. It makes a short side trip for day-trippers travelling through the Litija and Zasavje area.
Ponoviče Manor (Grad Ponoviče) is a historic manor house in the Zasavje region of central Slovenia, set in the Sava valley area near Litija. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's old country estates. The surroundings lend themselves to a short walk along the valley, easily combined with other sights around Litija.
The Ducal Court, known in Slovenian as Spodnji Celjski grad (Lower Celje Castle), is a palace in the town of Celje in the Savinjska region. It was the lowland residence of the Counts of Celje, complementing their hilltop Old Castle above the town. It lies in the old town centre, so it is easy to combine with a walk through Celje's historic streets.
The Princely Palace (Knežji dvorec) is a historic residence in the centre of Celje, associated with the Counts of Celje, the powerful medieval noble family of the town. Today it houses museum collections, making it a natural stop on a walk through Celje's old town. It lies in the Savinjska region, a short stroll from the town's main squares.
Metlika Castle is a 15th-century castle in the town of Metlika in southeastern Slovenia. It stands in the old town centre, so a visit fits easily into a short stroll through Metlika's streets. The town lies in the Bela krajina area near the Croatian border, a convenient stop on a day trip through the southeast.
Viltuš Mansion (Dvorec Viltuš) is a historic manor house in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, set just outside Maribor near the Drava valley. It is worth a stop for anyone interested in the region's old estates and country residences. It makes an easy short detour from Maribor, best combined with other sights in the surrounding countryside.
Pohorski dvor is a castle-type manor in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, set at the foot of the Pohorje hills just southwest of Maribor. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's historic estates and fits well into a half-day outing combining Maribor with the lower Pohorje slopes.
Mokrice Castle is a historic castle in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia, near the town of Brežice. It is worth a stop for its setting and the sense of the region's manorial past. The castle lies close to the Croatian border, a short drive from Brežice, and pairs well with other sights along the lower Sava valley.
Rački grad is a castle in the village of Rače in the Podravska region, on the flat plain south of Maribor. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the manor houses and castles of the Drava valley. The castle is easy to reach by car and can be combined with a short stroll around Rače.
Puštal Castle (Dvorec Puštal) is a historic manor in the Gorenjska region, standing on the edge of Škofja Loka across the Sora river from the old town. It is worth a stop for its setting on the riverside and as part of a walk around the Škofja Loka area. Reach it on foot from the town centre, crossing the river by the footbridge.
Polhov Gradec Castle is a castle ruin above the settlement of Polhov Gradec, in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in central Slovenia. It is located on Calvary Hill immediately northwest of the town center.
Loka Castle is a historic castle on a hill above the old town of Škofja Loka in the Gorenjska region. It overlooks the medieval town centre and houses the Škofja Loka Museum. A short uphill walk from the town squares leads to the castle and its grounds.
