Maribor Green Destination

Discover Green City Maribor

Commitment to sustainability and heritage preservation

Maribor proudly holds the title of Slovenia Green Destination – Bronze, highlighting our commitment to sustainable development and careful stewardship of nature. This recognition affirms our efforts to preserve natural and cultural heritage, while also encouraging responsible actions to improve the quality of life in local communities.

Explore Maribor's natural heritage

Parks and forests

Lakes and waterfalls

Wine-growing hills

Drava River

Pohorje

Natural attractions of Maribor and surroundings

After exploring the city streets, the natural attractions in the surrounding area invite you to relax. The Hrastovec Ponds are an oasis of peace, ideal for walks and birdwatching, while Lake Komarnik enchants with its tranquility and picturesque landscape.

The University of Maribor Botanical Garden in Pivola offers beautiful walks among rare plants and well-kept gardens, bringing you closer to nature.

Near the city center, Betnava Forest awaits, where century-old trees and forest paths create a space for relaxation and recreation.

Maribor City Park

Protected monument of landscaped nature

Hrastovec Ponds

Protected natural monument

Lake Komarnik

Experience nature's wonders at Komarnik

Lake Pristava

Rich fauna

Lake Radehova

Perfect for fishing

Rački Ribniki – Požeg Nature Park

An opportunity to learn about plants and animals.

Betnava Forest

Forest with a beautiful Betnava Mansion

Botanic Garden of University of Maribor Pivola

Pleasant natural atmosphere

Botanical Garden Tal 2000

Biggest collection of aquatic plants in Slovenia

Drava River

Famous river of Maribor

Mestni Vrh Hill

Hill over the City Park

Pekrska Gorca Hill

Also called Slovenska Kalvarija (Slovenian Ordeal)

Piramida

Popular local hiking destination.

Meljski Hrib Hill

An important ornithological area

Primeval Forest with Veliki Šumik and Mali Šumik Waterfalls

In an unspoiled primeval forest

Lake Ribniško Jezero

A lake with six smaller marshy lakes

Bistriški Šum Waterfall

A pleasant sound of water coming down the hillside

Skalca Waterfall

Waterfall and a stream flowing to the lowlands

Lake Črno Jezero

Located in a protected forest reserve

Maribor Island

Unique river island in Slovenia

Lakes Lovrenška Jezera

One of the most inviting natural sights of Pohorje

Kalvarija

Beautiful view of the city

Pohorje

Untouched nature right next to the city

Bistriški Vintgar

Geomorphological natural monument

Kamenščak - Hrastovec Landscape Park

Protected natural area

Studenci forest

Where the Lesarska forest learning trail runs.

Stražun forest

A forest located almost in the city centre.

Trojica (Gradiško) Lake

A lake known for its healing points along the hill.

Slivniški ribniki (Slivnica Ponds)

Beautiful artificial ponds.

Lake Pernica

An accumulation lake with beautiful surroundings.

Three Ponds

Lakes, interesting in all seasons.

Stolni vrh

A hill top with a monument to independent Slovenia

Gorca

A hill with the Church of the Virgin Mary.

Vodole

In the immediate vicinity of Maribor.

Trikotna jasa

Popular hiking point.

Gaj above Maribor

The lookout point, near which Tojzlov and Žavcarjev vrh and...

St. Urban

A popular viewpoint with a beautiful view of Maribor.

Lake Mariborsko jezero

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Exploring the cty by Mbajk bicycle

Mbajk is a fast and easy bike-sharing system that allows you to pick up a bike after registration and return it hassle-free to any station in the city. This way, you can avoid traffic while contributing to sustainable mobility as you explore Maribor’s attractions and hidden spots.

City walks

Maribor is a city that blends sustainable mobility with its rich history and development. Streets and squares, transformed over time, now invite exploration in an eco-friendly way – through walking paths and public transport.

Our finest

Our finest brand delivers excellence for both locals and visitors, uniting top local providers of services, products, accommodations, and experiences. With an emphasis on greater community connection, sustainable tourism is cultivated in a way that respects both the environment and the people.

All of this reflects Maribor’s authentic character, where local offerings and a commitment to sustainability come together to create a unique experience of the city.

Accommodations in harmony with nature

A perfect retreat awaits you at our ecological farms in the countryside or in comfortable glamping huts and eco-cabins in the Green Village Ruševec. Each accommodation is designed with the environment in mind and offers a unique experience.