The Herman Potočnik Noordung Center of Space Technologies
Region | Savinja Statistical Region |
Starting point | The Herman Potočnik Noordung Center of Space Technologies parking lot |
Route length | / |
route duration | 1-3 h |
Start Point altitude | / |
End Point Altitude | The space has no end. |
Best time to visit | All year |
Appropriate for | Baby Strollers , Baby Carriers , 1-3 years of age , 3-6 years of age , 6+ years of age |
Level of difficulty | Pretty challenging for your brain ;) |
Route Description
Here is a tip for a family trip: visit The Herman Potočnik Noordung Center of Space Technologies in the town of Vitanje! Learn about the visionaries of space travel, explore space technologies, and immerse yourself in the story of space. If your kid keeps asking you “Why this, why that,” prepare to be bombarded with inquiries even more after visiting this place ;).
Here is more info on the space center.
Outer space has been attracting generations upon generations of humans, children especially. From the relatively demanding exhibitions to interesting interactive content, the Center offers something for the whole family, even the kids. They can enjoy VR Noordung and Electra spaceflight simulation, which only increases their enthusiasm and knowledge about space.
Adults can enjoy the exhibitions and SPACE 360, which is a carefully conceived concept of space representation approaching virtual reality without the use of special goggles. The projection room allows a unique interactive exploration of the universe and various areas such as the planets of our solar system, phenomena in space (solar eclipse, lunar eclipse) as well as missions such as Voyager and the Hubble Space Telescope.
Interesting Facts
If you wish to extend your adventure, the Noordung Center vicinity offers a variety of choices. We recommend a visit to Rogla Ski Resort and the Tree Top Walk, a tour of the Žiče Charterhouse and a trip to the Šalek Lakes or the Coal Mining Museum of Slovenia in the town of Velenje.
For all the little avid swimmers we recommend a visit to the Terme Zreče Spa. Check out all of the recommended trips in the vicinity.
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Ljubljana AirportNearby Restaurants
Gostilna Kuzman
This excellent restaurant is located near the Noordung Center and here you can enjoy a varied selection of authentic local dishes. They also cater for vegetarian guests and offer a "Noordung Lunch" as a specialty. If the children cannot sit still, they can have fun in the outdoor playground.
Na vasi 20
3205 Vitanje
(03) 577 50 46
Vita, Olja and Juna Recommend
We recommend a guided tour of the NOORDUNG CENTER or a visit to one of their events!
Here is a TIMETABLE of guided tours to help you plan your trip.
OPENING HOURS
Monday–Thursday: 9.00–16.00
Friday: 9.00–17.00
Saturday: 10.00–18.00
Sunday: 10.00–18.00
GUIDED TOUR TIMETABLE
Monday–Thursday: 11.00 and 14.00
Friday: 10.00, 12.00 and 14.00
Saturday, Sunday: 10.00, 12.00, 14.00 and 16.00
INDIVIDUAL VISITS are possible every day during opening hours!
PRICE LIST:
GUIDED VISIT: 50 min
Adults
10.00 EUR
Pensioners, high school students and university students
8.00 EUR
Children from 5 to 15 years
6.00 EUR
Groups over 15 persons
8.00 EUR/person
Family (2 adults + 2 children)
28.00 EUR (each additional child 5.00 EUR)
Children under 5 years accompanied by parents
free of charge
Residents of the Municipality of Vitanje
free of charge
Price for holders of the European Youth Card
8.50 EUR
*Guided tours in German
20.00 EUR/group
INDIVIDUAL VISIT: 30–50 min
Adults
7.00 EUR
Groups over 15 persons
8.00 EUR/person
Pensioners, high school students and university students
6.00 EUR
Children from 5 to 15 years
5.00 EUR
Family (2 adults + 2 children)
20.00 EUR (each additional child 4.00 EUR)
Children under 5 years accompanied by parents
free of charge
Residents of the Municipality of Vitanje
free of charge
VR Noordung
5.00 EUR/person
Electra VR flight simulator
10.00 EUR/person
*We recommend booking in advance.
Price for the European Youth Card holders
6.30 EUR