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

Visit the best restaurant in Slovenia and one of the best restaurants in the world according to the prestigious French La Liste. Don’t expect a menu or a wine card at the Mak Restaurant – they don’t exist. Mak is a distinguished restaurant, where the imagination of Chef David Vračko knows no bounds.

The city of festivals and culture

Rich viticulture, alluring historic landmarks, remarkable architecture, world-class art and great cultural events – all of these led Maribor to the title of the European Capital of Culture in 2012. Every year, the city’s cultural vibrancy is brought to life by unique festivals such as the Lent Festival, the gastronomic Old Vine Festival, the Maribor Theatre Festival and the musical Maribor 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.

A view of the city from the Drava

Go supping alongside the old centre of Lent and relive the close historical ties between the city and the river. The view of the oldest part of Maribor from the Drava will surely enchant you. While supping, you can hear the stories told by the city towers and streets alongside the river.

A vineyard glamping resort

Chateau Ramšak Glamping Resort offers you an unforgettable getaway in boutique and glamorous tree houses or glamping tents. The Resort is located on an estate that is nestled within 15 ha of rolling green hills and vineyards just a stone’s throw from Maribor. A graft of the oldest vine in the world adorns the entrance to Chateau Ramšak, which prides itself on its wine cellar and the largest wine press in Europe.

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.