Celjski grad
The largest medieval castle in Slovenia, above Celje and home of the Counts of Celje, with exhibitions, Kavarna Veronika and a Living History programme.
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About the museum
Celje Castle is the largest medieval castle in Slovenia. As a fortification on the top of a hill, it has overseen all the traffic routes towards the centre of Celje from afar. The first foundations stood in the second half of the 12th century. It is best known as the seat of the Counts of Celje, the most influential ruling dynasty in Slovenia.
The memory of the past is kept alive by legends, exhibitions and interactive experiences. Two stories are well known: that of Barbara of Celje, daughter of Herman II of Celje and the most highly crowned head in Slovenian history, and the love between Frederick II and Veronika of Desenice, one of the most passionate and tragic stories in Slovenian history.
In the warmer part of the year there are Living History programmes, and concerts and weddings take place in the courtyard. Frederick's Tower is closed for maintenance until further notice, so the exhibition Teater groze (Theatre of Horror) cannot be visited during this time; the works are expected to last until November 2026. Kavarna Veronika operates at the castle.
Highlights
- The largest medieval castle in Slovenia
- Home of the Counts of Celje and the story of Veronika of Desenice
- Living History programme, concerts and weddings in the courtyard
- Kavarna Veronika, with part of the admission given as a drink voucher
- Operated by
- Zavod CELEIA Celje
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €3children aged 6 to 15 (€3); students (€4); pensioners (€5) |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15 (without drink voucher); children up to 5 enter free. |
| Seniors | €5Pensioners, without drink voucher; proof of status is required. |
| Students & apprentices | €4Students, without drink voucher; proof of status is required. |
| Families | €15Family ticket: 2 adults and children. |
| Combined ticket Celjski grad + Pokrajinski muzej (Regional Museum) | €12 |
| Combined ticket Celjski grad + Muzej novejše zgodovine (Museum of Recent History) | €13 |
The price of an adult ticket (€7) includes a €1 drink voucher, which visitors can use on the day of their visit at Kavarna Veronika; the price of a ticket without the voucher is €6.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
Due to road works to the castle (from September 2026), the Pelikanova pot, the Grajske poti and the car park at the forest entrance are closed as a precaution; access to the castle is possible and traffic is running, occasionally with partial road closures.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Kavarna Veronika at the castle.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
Weddings and concerts take place in the castle courtyard.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | In summer, Living History programmes take place with performers from cultural-historical societies. A visit is also possible with a guided tour; details are available from TIC Celjski grad. |
