Ptuj

Ptuj, a town of poetry and wine

In addition to the Ptuj Wine Cellar, you can also taste the wines of Ptuj and its surrounding area at the Osterberger Wine Cellar, the Kobal Wine Bar and in the darkness of the tunnels under Ptuj Castle. In Ptuj, wine intertwines excellently with poetry, which can be experienced at the Days of Poetry and Wine, and don’t miss the Salon Sauvignon festival either. Enjoy some relaxing moments in the town’s cafés, such as Kipertz, with its house coffee brand, or Muzikafe, where you can sit on the green patio.

In the footsteps of hedonistic Romans

Join a thematic guided tour group and travel back in time to the majestic Roman city of Poetoviona, first mentioned in records 1,950 years ago. Its remnants can be seen at every step. The Orpheus Monument and the Povoden Museum situated in the idyllic Slovenski trg square, the Panorama (the open-air archaelogical museum) and shrines dedicated to Mithras, the god of sun and light. To make your experience complete, visit the encampment during the Roman Games to enjoy a delicious dinner and Mulsum, an ancient Roman mixture of wine and honey.

Kurentovanje celebration in Ptuj

When winter says goodbye and spring is on the doorstep, the streets of Ptuj transform into a true carnival town. Shrovetide is known for numerous events, culminating in the traditional ethnographic parade and international carnival parade ruled by the Kurenti. Learn more about these characters by touring the ethnographic collection at Ptuj Castle, visiting the Kurent House for an interactive experience and attending Kurent attire workshops.

An old town, yet young at heart

Even though Ptuj is Slovenia’s oldest town, it has a young heart. Feel its pulse by visiting the Art Stays festival of modern art. Visit the Ptuj City Gallery and see colourful graffiti in the old town centre. Have a coffee under the Orpheus Monument and try local beer varieties at the Bodi Café. Satisfy your shopping needs at fashionable boutiques in the old town centre.

Head to the heart of the Haloze Hills on foot or by bicycle

Walking or cycling on the gentle hills of Haloze on the right bank of the River Drava is a special experience, as travellers can only rarely have such a broad selection of trails. These trails take you amongst small hills and valleys and provide you with exquisite panoramic views of landscape covered in vineyards, old orchards, and forests. If you wish to experience a truly wonderful view of the Haloze Hills, Ptuj, and the Pohorje Hills, climb up to the Church of St Anna.

Wine tasting in a slightly different way

Ascend to the Ptuj Castle and let yourself be enchanted by the view it offers, its rich museum collections and its immense wine cellar where you can raise a toast with your loved ones in a gigantic barrel that can hold 40,000 litres of wine. Those who are more courageous are invited to indulge in a wine tasting in the dark that takes place in a mysterious tunnel under the castle. The pitch black atmosphere of the tunnel makes one feel the wine, not only taste it.

Wine & wellness

In the oldest Slovenian town, in the midst of invigorating thermal springs and wine-growing hills, take some time for yourself, give your body the gift of divine indulgence and taste the fullness of life as the ancient Romans once did. Treat yourself to a brief weekend getaway and discover the secret to living harmoniously in your own unique way.

In the green embrace of the River Drava

It is no coincidence that the most beautiful view of the town opens up from the bridge over the Drava. The mighty river flows underneath it, offering a number of spots to relax and experience the great outdoors, whether on a romantic walk along the Drava, observing a colourful variety of birds at Lake Ptuj, or soaking up the sun on Ptuj’s very own beach. A green haven from the summer heat can be found in the town park, while the colourful shades of autumn are displayed in their full glory in the town vineyard.