Maribor
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At a glance
- Country
- Slovenia
- Region
- Drava
- Population
- 95,000
- Best time to go
- May to October
- Main airport
- Maribor Edvard Rusjan (MBX), though most visitors fly to Graz (GRZ) or Ljubljana (LJU)
- Coordinates
- 46.55°N, 15.65°E
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Overview
Maribor, Slovenia's second city, lies on the Drava river between the forested Pohorje hills and rolling vineyards. It has a compact old centre, a long riverside promenade and a relaxed, university-town mood.
Wine is the thread running through everything here, from the world's oldest vine to the cellars beneath the streets. In winter, attention turns to the ski slopes that start on the edge of town.
Things to see
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Photo: Marco Almbauer, CC BY-SA 4.0 Old Vine House
A vine over four centuries old still grows on this riverside house, recognised as the oldest in the world; the house hosts tastings.
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Photo: Andrej Jakobčič, CC BY-SA 3.0 Lent
The old riverside quarter, with a medieval water tower, the Judgement Tower and restaurants looking over the Drava.
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Photo: Dibko, CC BY-SA 4.0 Main Square
Surrounded by the Renaissance town hall and centred on an elaborate plague column.
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Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0 Maribor Cathedral
A Gothic cathedral with a bell tower you can climb for views over the city and hills.
Things to do
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Photo: Andrej Jakobčič, CC BY-SA 3.0 Pohorje
Take the cable car up for hiking and mountain biking in summer or skiing in winter.
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Wine cellar tour
Explore the long tunnels of the Vinag cellar under the city centre or visit wineries on the hillside wine roads.
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Photo: Ptuj-mestnaHisa1.JPG : Sl-Ziga uploaded and derivative work:, Public domain Day trip to Ptuj
Slovenia's oldest town has a hilltop castle, a fine old centre and its own historic wine cellar.
Where to stay
Old Town
The best choice for a short visit, near the squares, restaurants and the river.
Hotels in Old TownLent
Riverside apartments and guesthouses with easy access to bars and summer events.
Hotels in LentPohorje foothills
Hotels near the cable car suit skiers and hikers.
Hotels in Pohorje foothills
Getting around
The centre is walkable, and city buses reach the Pohorje cable car. A car or bike helps for the wine roads.
Trains from Ljubljana take around two hours, and Graz airport in Austria is about an hour away by road.
When to go
May to October is ideal for hiking, cycling and wine, with the Festival Lent bringing music to the riverside in summer. Autumn is harvest time, and winter is ski season on Pohorje.
Plan your trip to Maribor
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.