Key information
- Population
- 112,000 inhabitants
- Altitude
- 275 m
- Old Vine
- Over 400 years (Guinness)
- Pohorje
- Skiing and hiking 10 min away
- Title
- European Capital of Culture 2012
Slovenia's second city, in the heart of the Styrian wine region. Known for the world's oldest vine (400+ years), its historic Lent district and proximity to Pohorje.
Comments
Location
46.5547°N, 15.6459°E
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why visit Maribor?
For the world's oldest vine (400+ years), the historic Lent district along the Drava River, excellent Styrian wine, and Pohorje 10 min away for skiing and hiking. It's Slovenia's hidden gem.
When to visit Maribor?
Late June for the Lent Festival (Slovenia's largest open-air festival). November for Martinovanje (new wine festival). Summer for Drava riverside terraces. Winter for skiing at Pohorje.
How to get from Ljubljana to Maribor?
By train: 2h, regular services (€9-15). By car: 1h30 via the A1 motorway. By bus: 2h30. The train is most convenient, with the station in the city center.
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