Your quick start guide to Celje

Everything you need to know for a comfortable stay in Celje.

If you are new to Celje, the most useful first step is understanding who does what.

For this reason, this page aims to bring together all the essential information for those of you who plan to stay in Celje for a longer period of time. It addresses where to handle your municipal applications, how to access healthcare and social support, how to move around the city, where families can find childcare and schools, and how to join Celje’s cultural, sporting, and community life.

Residential procedures are handled either by the Municipality of Celje OR the Administrative Unit Celje

  • If you need support with local matters such as kindergarten or primary school, public transport within the city, parking, and sport activities, the Municipality of Celje (MOC) can help. We can also help you with some construction permits should you decide to build in our municipality.
  • The Administrative Unit Celje, on the other hand, handles state-level procedures. If you need to register your residence, obtain a driving license, register your vehicle, or secure most building permits, they are your go-to point of contact.

While the Municipality and the Administrative Unit are located in the same building area, they are separate institutions with separate entrances.

Your can find MOC at Trg celjskih knezov 9, 3000 Celje, and reach us by email at  mestna.obcina@celje.si , or by phone at +386 3 426 57 00.

You can solve a lot of your administrative matters online.

Many municipal procedures can be completed online through Celje’s e-application system. The portal allows residents to fill in and submit applications electronically, sign them digitally, and pay administrative fees directly. In many cases, electronically signed applications also have a lower administrative fee.

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For when your health needs some help.

Emergency care in Celje is provided by Splošna bolnišnica Celje (SB Celje), including its emergency center for situations that cannot wait. For regular, non-emergency care, residents usually turn to zdravstveni domovi, local health centers, and lekarne, the pharmacies that support everyday health needs, prescriptions, and basic advice.

If something feels serious or life-threatening, do not try to decide which service is “right” first. Call 112 and let the emergency system guide you.

Getting around

Celje is designed as a city of short distances. Many daily errands, meetings, school trips, and services can be reached on foot, by bicycle, or by public transport. We encourage a simple 2-5-5 mobility rule: walk for trips up to 2 km, cycle for trips up to 5 km, and use public transport for longer journeys.

Celebus

With Celje’s city bus system you can reach most parts of our municipality.

KolesCE

This is our city bike-sharing system, offering regular and electric bikes at stations across Celje and the surrounding area.

Centralka

Our shared mobility card that allows you to rent KolesCE, hop on Celebus, or park your card.

Parking spots

Celje offers more than 4,000 organized parking spaces, including short-term parking in the blue zone, and longer-stay parking in Zone II.

Growing up in Celje

Celje offers a strong childcare network, including public and private kindergartens, with enrollment available throughout the year when places are open. Children can usually enter kindergarten from 11 months old, and fees are based on household income, with reduced payment options available for eligible families.

School, friends, and everyday learning

For older children, Celje offers 10 primary and 11 high schools. There are also lots of extracurricular activities, youth programs, volunteering opportunities, and student projects that help them connect, make friends and find their place in the city.

Support for family life

Family life sometimes needs an extra hand, and Celje offers support through childcare during holidays, family programs, activities for children, and help during more difficult periods. Parents of newborns may also be eligible for a one-time municipal birth grant, depending on current conditions and deadlines.

Culture that makes the city feel like home

Celje’s cultural life is one of the easiest ways to understand us. History is visible in the old town, creativity is active in our museums, and public events make it easy to step into local life at your own pace.

A city of layers

Celje carries more than 2,000 years of history. Start with the city’s cultural monuments and heritage if you want to understand why Celje is called the City of Counts.

Stories behind the streets

The city’s cultural institutions help you go deeper than a walk through town. They turn Celje’s history, art, and local memory into something you can experience slowly, one visit at a time.

Creativity you can step into

Culture in this city is not something you just observe, but rather something you can co-create. Our artistic societies make it easier to meet people and try something new.

A reason to go out

We nurture a steady cultural rhythm throughout the year, from quiet gallery visits to bigger evenings out. These events are a great way to feel the city’s atmosphere.

Let's get you moving

We are proud of our strong sports tradition. For us, sports are not only about competition, but also about health, community, and belonging.

Movement as part of everyday life

Sport in Celje is shaped by a long tradition of local clubs, athletes, and everyday recreation. It is a good starting point if you want to understand how active living fits into daily life here.

Places to stretch, train, and play

Whether you are looking for a quiet solo routine or a place to train more seriously, the city offers a wide network of indoor and outdoor sports spaces across the area.

Clubs that make settling in easier

With more than 60 sports clubs and associations joining a club can be one of the simplest ways to meet people, build a routine, and feel part of everyday life here.

Events that get you out and moving

Throughout the year, Celje brings people together through recreational events, local competitions, and seasonal programs such as Mesec športa.

Support and connection in later life

Staying independent, connected, and involved can make a new place feel much more like home. Older and mature adults can join local pensioners’ associations, take part in adult learning programs, visit multigenerational activities, or use community support services to meet people and build a routine that feels good.

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When getting around becomes difficult, Prostofer offers free rides for older residents to medical appointments and essential errands. Call 080 10 10 at least three days in advance to book your ride.

Need more information?

If you are looking for the right office, form, or service, visit our Useful Links page. We have gathered the most helpful official resources in one place so it is easier to find what you need and keep moving.

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