Maribor offers wonderful historical monuments, picturesque nature and great ski resorts in the area. As the second largest city in the country, Maribor is a dynamic center of culture, history and sports, attracting tourists from all over the world.
One of the most striking features of Maribor is the Old Bridge (Stari most), which spans the picturesque Drava River, offering unforgettable views of the city and surrounding landscapes. A walk along the banks of the river in beautiful surroundings will surely relax you.
The well-preserved Old Town with its stunning medieval architecture is a must-see for tourists. It is worth visiting Freedom Square (Trg svobode) and seeing the historic Rotova, or city hall.
For winter sports enthusiasts, Maribor offers excellent conditions for skiing at the nearby Mariborsko Pohorje ski resort. The city is also home to numerous festivals and cultural events, including the famous Lent Festival. The city also boasts the oldest vine in the world, which has been growing on the facade of a former winery for over 400 years. The vine is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Location
Maribor, a city in northeastern Slovenia, on the Drava River, not far from the border with Austria. The second largest city in Slovenia, Maribor lies between the Pohorje Mountains and the Slovenske Gorice hills.
Mariborsko Pohorje
Mariborsko Pohorje is the largest ski resort in Slovenia. Mariborsko Pohorje, part of the Pohorje Mountain range, is a top destination for adventure and nature lovers. Visitors can take a ski lift to the top for amazing views. In summer, Pohorje offers a bike park, a summer toboggan run and countless hiking trails. It can also be explored on horseback.
Bike Park Pohorje Maribor
The green slopes of Pohorje invite you to an exciting answer in the bike park. Offered routes for advanced and family riders, advanced and vehicles, and even real qualifications.
Bike Park Pohorje Maribor was created by riders for riders – just 60 km from Graz, 250 km from Vienna and 350 km from Budapest offers its guests much more than just adrenaline. Ride the trails almost directly to the center of Maribor!
Glavni trg
The main square of Maribor, the heart of the city, is full of historical treasures and hosts many interesting events. Surrounded by impressive buildings and a variety of local shops and cafes.
In the middle of the square stands the Virgin Mary’s sign, which symbolizes the city’s past. Main square (Glavni trg) is largest square in historic center of Maribor with city town hall and plague column.
Maribor Caslte
Maribor Castle was built in the 15th century as part of the city’s defensive system, and over the centuries, it has been rebuilt and extended, giving it its distinctive Baroque appearance today. The castle is situated between three important city squares—Castle Square, Freedom Square, and General Maister Square from different parts of the city.
Today, the castle houses the Maribor Regional Museum, one of the oldest and largest regional museums in Slovenia. The museum offers rich permanent collections that showcase the cultural, historical, and artistic heritage of the wider Styria region.
Maribor Provincial Museum (Pokrajinski muzej Maribor)
The Maribor Regional Museum is today a multidisciplinary museum with a rich archaeological, ethnological and cultural-historical heritage. The museum houses around one hundred thousand museum objects, originating from various periods, from the Neolithic Age to the present, and divided into eleven collections.
Cathedral of St. Jana Chrzciciela w Mariborze
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is a magnificent architectural monument whose origins date back to the 13th century. The current appearance of the building is mainly the result of reconstruction and modernization works carried out in the Baroque and Renaissance periods.
One of the most characteristic elements of the cathedral is its impressive tower, which dominates the city panorama. The interior of the building delights with the richness of sacral art, with paintings, sculptures and stained glass windows that show the history and Christian tradition.
Pyramid
The Pyramid is a hill with elevation 386m from where you get the perfect view of the city Maribor. A chapel on the Pyramid sits at the top of the burial ground and is a classicist chapel from 1821. It houses a stone statue of Mary. The hill top is accessible through the vineyard. It takes up to 30 minutes to reach the top.
