Maribor is located in the middle of the hilly wine region on the Drau. The pretty university town with around 100,000 inhabitants in northeast Slovenia is the country’s cultural and economic metropolis. The second largest city in Slovenia was the European Capital of Culture in 2012 and invites you to interesting sightseeing tours with its magnificent buildings and beautifully designed squares and parks.
This place is surrounded by the green forests of the Pohorje Mountains and has one of the most beautiful city parks in Slovenia. The streets in the historic city center, where everything is within walking distance, are beautiful and worth a visit. Maribor is also a good starting point for trips to the beautiful region. Did you know that Maribor is only 65 kilometers away from the Austrian city of Graz and that buses run from here every day?
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Maribor is said to have an international airport, but we have not found any flights departing from here. Ljubljana airport is around 150 km away. From here, the best way to travel to Maribor is by rental car, bus or train. The city is well connected to other larger cities in Slovenia as well as neighboring countries such as Austria, Italy and Croatia.
Summer (Jun. to Aug.) is ideal for festivals, outdoor activities and attending wine and town festivals, but it is also the busiest time. Autumn and spring are perfect if you want to experience the grape harvest and wine festivals. The mild weather also makes it a good time for hiking and excursions. Winter (Dec. to Mar.) is ideal for skiers and winter sports enthusiasts, especially in the Pohorje ski resort and the surrounding region.
Maribor is one of the more affordable cities. Compared to European cities, it is probably one of the cheaper ones. A night in a standard hotel costs around 100€ for two people in the season.
The city is ideal for a day trip. In just a few hours you can see most of the sights and places. But the city is also very cute and you can also spend a night here very well.
