Maribor – Pohorje

Raft on the Drava River

Enjoy the Drava River from a raft. The experience is even better in the evening with a bit of music and dancing. Let the ‘flosar’ (raftsman) and ‘flosarska frajla’ (the raft hostess) reveal the magic of this once-respected profession. Rafting on the Drava is an unforgettable experience, which provides a whole new view of the city.

Top gastronomic pampering

Maribor, Europe’s Best Culinary Destination 2023, is delighted to invite gourmets and fine wine lovers to an unforgettable wine and culinary experience. Indulge in a harmony of flavours and discover the inspiring stories of Styrian winemakers.

The city of festivals and culture

The cultural pulse of the city is marked every year by unique festivals such as the Lent Festival, the gastronomic Festival of the Oldest Vine, the Maribor Theatre Festival and the Maribor Music Festival.

The first cable car in Slovenia

Soak in the magnificent views while ascending above the capital of Styria. The lower station of the Pohorska Vzpenjača cable car is located only 5 km from the city centre of Maribor and serves to connect the hustle and bustle of the city to the serene, but lively Maribor Pohorje.

Skiing down Maribor’s Pohorje

Visit the largest ski resort in Slovenia, where the best female Alpine skiers in the world compete every winter. Well-maintained ski slopes, relaxing at wellness centres, pristine nature – all just a stone’s throw from Maribor. Enjoy the longest night skiing slope in Slovenia. In the warm months, the slopes become the site of a Mountain Bike World Cup and you can enjoy it on your bike too – or in a PohorJET slide.

City walks

Experience Maribor in a different way. Discover your favourite city walk and listen to the stories of the walkers, as the “Rajzefiber” guides call themselves.

Pristine nature of Pohorje right by the city

A natural oasis of lush forests and the Šumik ancient woodland, clearings and pastures, clean and drinkable Pohorje water, waterfalls and peat moors with lakes, the largest butterfly in Europe and other invaluable animal species, and the only silicate mountain chain in Slovenia are all natural peculiarities of Pohorje that will fascinate both nature lovers and professionals.

Chocolate Village by the River

Chocolate village by the river is a luxury glamping site set in a beautiful riverside nature park, where everything revolves around chocolate. Guests can create in the chocolate workshops, enjoy a chocolate massage or pamper themselves by the pool with stunning views.