Unite the pleasant with the useful
Select recreational activity in the fresh air and fill your lungs. Step out into the embrace of the Pohorje forests, wine-growing hills and the surface of the Drava River – can you even imagine better actively spent holidays?
Check out all outdoor activities in the brochure "City of Outdoor Experiences".
Cycling
The many spread out cycling paths invite you – from the easy ones to those more demanding, from the flat ones to the mountain, from those downhill and those uphill, from sporty to family-oriented – something for everyone!
Hiking adventures
Enjoy an active hiking trip through the unspoiled nature of Maribor's Pohorje and wine-growing hills. Be amazed by the hills, lakes, waterfalls, vineyards and views.
Water activities
From the water's surface the view of the surroundings is completely different, be it from a traditional raft, a SUP, a kayak or a canoe. Visit the unique island on the river. Indulge in the water activities!
Skiing at Pohorje
Try out the top ski slopes, the longest night skiing in Slovenia and the best Styria parties on the slopes. And the descent from the Pohorje takes you straight into Maribor.
Maribor – city of sports
Maribor is a city with a sports soul. Its belonging is enthusiastically displayed in the world-class events, such as the competition of the world ski trophy Zlata Lisica (Golden Fox), the World Championship in mountain cycling and the matches of the Maribor Football Club.
Read more in our brochure.
Visit the NK Maribor football club website.
Top 10 suggestions for active adventures
The richness of the urban and rural nature offers a number of opportunities for active experiences, accompanied by the remarkable cultural, ethnological and wine-culinary experiences! You simply cannot miss those.
Endless oppurtunities for recreation
Enjoy your favourite activity or try out something new. The options for actively spending your time are in abundance. From the adrenaline challenges and running events to horseback riding!