On the main comb of the Pohorje Mountains in a sea of forests, there are many attractive tourist centres: Mariborsko Pohorje, Ribniško Pohorje and Kope that offer a variety of sport activities in winter and summer. Though the tourist offer is enormous, Pohorje preserved its natural beauty, numerous botanical and cultural places of interest, as well as ethnological peculiarities. Hikers of all ages and skill levels are attracted to Mariborsko Pohorje, where it is possible to meet cyclists, parachutists, horseback riders and adventurers as well. You may also like to visit the opera or theatre. If you visit the casino or one of the numerous cafés, your stay in Maribor will perhaps be even more pleasant.
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Ski centre Mariborsko Pohorje offers more than 40 km of well-kept slopes for all kinds of skiers, be it beginner or expert skier. Slopes range from 325 m to 1327 metres of altitude. The Pohorje ridges offer 36 km of cross-country ski runs. The slopes are connected by 4 chairlifts, 16 ski-lifts and by gondola. You can reach the gondola by city bus. If you buy a multi-day ski pass on Mariborsko Pohorje, you can use it in ski centres Kope, Ribniško Pohorje and (NEW) Kranjska Gora (180 km from Pohorje).
Apres Ski & Nightlife
For those who are looking for more typical apres ski activities the nearby town of Maribor has a casino, plenty of restaurants and bars, as well as a theatre, discotheques, and nightclubs.
WHAT'S ON
There is a line-up of diverse entertainment and cultural events, ethnological events, international sporting events, events for young people, children's events and top festivals and events ranging from Festival Lent, the Old Vine Festival, the Golden Fox, Festival Maribor to Borštnik theatre festival, as well as numerous others.
Being excellent organisers and hospitable hosts Mariborians will soon be the bearers of two major world-class events:
European Capital of Culture in 2012, and
Host of the 26. Winter Universiade 2013.
HOW TO GET THERE
By air - Maribor is best served by Graz International airport (Austria), 40 km Northwest of the city. There are additional air services via Ljubljana International Airport (Brnik), 100 km west of Maribor, Klagenfurt (Austria) 90 km north of Maribor and Zagreb (Croatia) 100 km Southeast of Maribor.
WHY WE RECOMMEND IT
Mariborsko Pohorje is the biggest ski centre in Slovenia! 250. It offers excellent ski slopes, first-class wellness-spa centres, beautiful natural surroundings and local Štajerska parties all in the immediate vicinity of Maribor, the second biggest city in Slovenia.
It has the longest night skiing trail in Slovenia with snow guarantee of 100 days in a season! 95% of additional snow covering.
Ski slopes for beginners as well as the most demanding skiers. 43 km of ski slopes at an altitude ranging from 325 to 1327 m.