Maribor

Maribor was the European Capital of Culture in 2012, and that was not for nothing. The city is still a cultural hub, with various major events throughout the year that bring Maribor to life.

• Every year at the end of June/early July, the Lent Festival takes place (Lent is the name of the old town center). It is the largest outdoor festival in Slovenia, featuring theater and music.
• At the beginning of September, the Old Vine Festival is held. This ten-day festival is the city's wine celebration.
• In January or February, the Golden Fox Ski World Cup for women takes place on the Pohorje ski slopes at the edge of the city.

Maribor is surrounded by wine hills. As soon as you leave the city center, the vineyards begin. You can explore them on foot or by bike, with various routes through the enchanting wine landscape surrounding Maribor.

Almost the entire city center sits above the largest wine cellar in Southeast Europe. Against a building in the city grows the world's oldest grapevine. This vine is over 400 years old, and wine is still made from its grapes every year.

If you want to taste traditional cuisine, you'll find pork, sauerkraut and turnips, beans, eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, grains, and/or potatoes on your plate.

How to get to Maribor?

Maribor is located in the northeast of Slovenia, near the Austrian border. The best way to reach the city by car is to drive through Germany via Passau, then head towards Graz and finally to Maribor. From Graz, it's less than an hour's drive to Maribor.

Maribor also has an airport, but currently, there are no direct flights from the Netherlands and Belgium. However, you can fly to Graz from Amsterdam or Brussels, and then take a train or shuttle to Maribor.

Within the city, everything is easily accessible on foot. To explore the surrounding area, it's best to travel by car or bike