1. Šmartinsko Lake - One of the largest artificial lakes in Slovenia attracts with its beautifully landscaped walking paths, themed learning paths and the possibility of recreational activities on the water. It is best known for fishing and is the place where the largest dog-eating catfish in the world was caught. The newly opened Panorama bar promises that events with a varied offer of drinks and snacks will become a regular feature on the shores of the mysterious lake.
2. City Forest Celje - Celje boasts a large and beautifully landscaped city forest, which attracts visitors, walkers and recreationists throughout the year. It is located on the southern edge of the city, below Anski vrh and Miklavški hrib, and with its 94 hectares of forest areas and 14 kilometers of equipped walking paths, it represents the largest landscaped public green area in Celje.
3. Celjska Koča - a popular hiking and biking destination for many locals. In winter it turns into one of the best small ski resorts in Slovenia. Due to the lack of snow, it has recently become more and more focused on the adrenaline offer (zipline, bobsled track, adrenaline park and electric bike rental) and a learning place to get to know the forest.
4. Celje Summer Pool - The Celje Summer Pool Complex has been a traditional summer gathering place for the people of Celje for 50 years, as it is located near the city center along the banks of the Savinja River. Older swimmers can compete in beach volleyball, basketball, five-a-side football, table tennis and badminton on the renovated courts.
5. Climbing center Celje - One of the best indoor climbing centers in Slovenia for competitors and recreationists in the new premises of the primary school.
6. Climbing wall Kotečnik, Liboje - Not far from Celje there is a small mountain ridge, which due to its diversity is one of the largest climbing areas in SW Europe, which offers climbers many climbing routes of all levels of difficulty.
7. Athletic Stadium / Tennis Courts - Athletics has a long history in the city that has produced many great athletes. The most famous are Stanko Lorger, an honorary citizen and participant in three Olympic Games, and Stane Rozman, whose national record in the 10,000 m run 30 years ago remains unbeaten to this day. In addition to the athletic stadium, there are tennis courts and a nice picnic area.
8. Zlatorog Hall + Football Stadium - Sports center of the city with two modern sports facilities, where they host many sports and cultural events. The handball school in Celje is one of the best in the world and our club Celje Pivovarna Laško won the EHF Champions League in the 2004 season.
9. Kayak Canoe Club center Špica - recreation center for kayaking enthusiasts.
10. Cycling routes around Celje - a new system for renting public bicycles has been established in Celje, which is available under the common name Kolesce. There are 17 stations available in Celje, which are connected in the same system with the surrounding municipalities.
11. Pump Track - Pressure track or. pumptrack is a paved earthen circular path consisting of humps and bends, intended for all generations regardless of prior knowledge.
12. Outdoor fitness (street workout) - an attractive way to train and socialize outdoors. It’s about training with your own weight outdoors. You can do the exercises anywhere and anytime, in local parks, on playgrounds or even in the backyard. All you need is body and perseverance!
13. Skating rink - The skating rink in the City Park offers pleasant recreational moments on ice skates every week during the season, accompanied by good music and disco lights.
14. Swimming pool Golovec - Within the SRC Golovec, hall B, there is a winter swimming pool. From October to June, both swimmers and non-swimmers can visit the 25-meter indoor sports swimming pool with eight lanes and a small pool intended primarily for children.
15. Fitness - all enthusiasts of fitness equipment and indoor training can visit Top-Fit or BODIFIT.
