Maribor for families - Visit Maribor

What to do? Art and culture City walks Maribor for families

Family walk through maribor's most scenic spots

The Maribor Puppet Theatre, with its Puppet museum, opens the door to a fairy-tale world of puppets and childhood. At the Gostilna Tri Babe restaurant, which connects the cultural quarter of Minoriti and the Maribor market, even the pickiest little eaters will find their favorite dish. The House of the Oldest Grapevine on the banks of the Drava River at Lent invites you to enjoy a VR cartoon about Maribor's resilient heroine. The best reward for exploring Maribor is spending time at the playgrounds in the city park and the sweet treats at Ilich Patisserie and café.

Otroci hodijo po športnem poligonu v mestnem parku v Mariboru v sklopu Art kampa Festivala Lent

Discover the main walking points

1. Maribor puppet museum

Housed in the attic of the Maribor Puppet Theatre, the Maribor Puppet Museum showcases a collection of nearly 100 iconic puppets that have graced the LGM stage. If you encounter the largest spider or lion in your life, you're on the right track.

2. Restaurant Tri babe

Fresh lunch offerings every day. We also recommend the crispy baked breads made from various flours, freshly prepared in our in-house bakery, to take with you on the go.

3. Maribor model on Lent

Stroll along Lent to the Maribor model. Explore the city on the Drava with your fingertips and see what it looks like from a bird's eye view.

4. The oldest grapevine museum

A tale of resilience: The 460-year-old grapevine, the world's oldest grapevine and Guinness record holder. Discover the story of its caretakers and heritage at the House or Museum of the world's oldest grapevine.

5. Maribor central market

The lively pulse of the city beats among the stalls of vendors and shoppers, brimming with locally grown fruits and vegetables. It's the perfect place to pick up a vitamin-packed snack for your stroll towards the city park.

6. City park

A beloved spot among Maribor residents, offering both strolls and exciting playgrounds for children. Gather by the ponds to observe the aquatic birds and fish, or immerse yourself in the underwater world at one of the most renowned aquariums in Central Europe.

7. Statue of the boy named Gabriel with grapes

Maribor's history is deeply intertwined with the traditions of wine and viticulture. Seek out the statue of "Deček z grozdom" (The boy with grapes) by sculptor Gabriel Kolbič, where a young boy stands proudly, holding a cluster of grapes in his hands.

8. Ilich pasty shop and cafe

Champion ice cream for little and big taste buds! While the kids indulge in their winning scoops, parents can savor a cup of excellent coffee. And for the whole family, there's a delightful selection of homemade desserts to reward everyone.

9. Rajzefiber biro

Handmade souvenirs from Maribor range from a collection with inscriptions celebrating the Styrian dialect and Maribor phrases to a treasure hunt around Maribor.