Maribor

Avtor: Smiljan Pušenjak

Maribor is the second most important urban center of Slovenia, also known as the capital of Štajerska. It is a city beneath the green slopes of Pohorje, at the base of mysterious Kozjak, surrounded by rolling hills and the flat Drava plain. Reflected by the surface of the Drava river, the charming old city centre is a silent monument to Maribor's rich history. It can also be admired from a raft on the Drava river. The old quarter, Lent, is decorated by the oldest grapevine in the world, and its famous summer festivals attract visitors from all over the world. During the winter, skiers travel to Maribor for the Zlata lisica (Golden fox) skiing competition.

Mariborsko Pohorje is only a few minutes away from the city center and offers not only skiing, but also wellness. The surrounding hills are criss-crossed by kilometers and kilometers of wine roads that provide visitors with culinary, hiking and cycling pleasures. Maribor is also a rapidly developing congress center.