Domžale

virtual excursions

Domžale 2018

Kamniška Bistrica River (from sources to the confluence with Sava River)

Straw hat making museum

Groblje (church, gigapix)

Krumperk (castle)

Železna jama (cave)

Babja jama (cave)

Pedagogical horse breed research center Krumperk

Krtina (gothic church, gigapix)

Central waste treatment facility Domžale-Kamnik

Virtual bike tour around Domžale (360° surround video)

Arboretum Volčji Potok in all seasons of the year- virtualne ekskurzije

Vanishing heritage : Kafutnik's homestad (3D model)

Domžale is a town that builds its identity on the interplay of history, natural surroundings, and a modern urban rhythm. It lies on the Kamnik–Bistrica Plain, on the right bank of the Kamniška Bistrica River, at the meeting point between the urban and rural worlds. Its location between Kamnik and Ljubljana, just a few kilometres from the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, gives it a special character—it is close enough to the capital to be connected to its developmental pulse, yet far enough to preserve its own distinctiveness and its bond with nature. This duality is one of the reasons Domžale is attractive for newcomers and why its image continues to evolve.

Today, Domžale is a lively economic centre where small businesses, agriculture, and light industry intertwine. Its position within the so‑called “green axis of the region” adds another dimension to the town—Domžale is also a place of recreation, sport, and leisure. The banks of the Kamniška Bistrica, numerous walking paths, parks, and sports facilities create an environment where quality of life is highly valued. The town has thus become synonymous with active living, setting it apart from many other urban centres.

Although Domžale is a modern town today, its history reaches far back. It was first mentioned in written sources between 1200 and 1230 as Domsselsdorf, a testament to its long settlement tradition. But the true turning point in its development came in the second half of the 19th century, when straw‑hat making became the driving force of economic growth. Domžale developed into one of the wealthiest areas of the Austro‑Hungarian Empire, and its products were valued around the world. The straw‑hat industry left a lasting mark on the town—one of entrepreneurship, innovation, and openness to the wider world—values that Domžale still embodies today.

In 1891, the construction of the railway line between Kamnik and Ljubljana brought Domžale even greater economic importance. It became a transport hub and assumed a leading role in the wider region. This developmental momentum continued into the 20th century: in 1925, Domžale received market‑town rights, and on 19 April 1952 it was granted town status. With this, it formally confirmed its role as an urban centre that grew and adapted to the needs of its time.

Today, Domžale is a town that unites heritage and the future. Its history of straw‑hat making, industry, and entrepreneurship blends with its natural setting and modern urban development. It is a place where tradition is not lost but becomes the foundation for new stories. Anyone who walks through the town quickly senses that Domžale is more than a geographical location—it is a living organism, a town that breathes with nature, grows with its people, and preserves its identity in a constantly changing world.