Region guide
🇸🇮Maribor, Pohorje and the North-East
Maribor, Pohorje, Drava River, vineyards, ski slopes, old wine traditions, Ptuj, thermal spas and Slovenia’s relaxed north-east.
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What to see and do
Current weather
Average temperatures

23 °C
few clouds
Spring
Air12-20 °C
Summer
Air25-31 °C
Autumn
Air11-20 °C
Winter
Air-1-5 °C
General information
Maribor, Pohorje and Slovenia’s north-east offer wine, river towns, thermal spas, gentle mountains, skiing, cycling and a more relaxed everyday Slovenian atmosphere.
Trips and nature
Pohorje adds forests, ski slopes, peat bogs and hiking, while the Drava and surrounding wine hills create softer landscapes around Maribor.
Food and atmosphere
Maribor is strongly tied to wine culture, while Ptuj adds one of Slovenia’s oldest towns, carnival traditions and a beautiful riverside setting.
Transport and stay
Maribor is reachable by train and road. A car helps for Pohorje, wine roads, Ptuj, spas and rural north-eastern villages.