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MINI-GUIDE
Summer - Autumn 2010
Maribor
Map Hotels Restaurants Bars Sights
introducing Maribor
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COMPLIMENTARY
Enjoy your
Maribor’s Lent waterfront along the river Drava Jurij Pivka (www.maribor-pohorje.si)
While recent years have brought a significant influx of tourists to Slovenia,
many foreign visitors don’t venture far beyond fairytale Ljubljana or
picturesque Bled. But ask any Slovene not from Ljubljana which city they
prefer, and invariably the answer will be Maribor. Not only is its name infinitely
more pronounceable than the capital’s (seriously, not even Slovenes can
agree on how Ljubljana should be pronounced), but more importantly it
exemplifies everything that is wonderful about the country as a whole:
genuinely warm and friendly people, a laid-back atmosphere and leisurely
pace of life, rich history and tradition and, not least, an insatiable love of
wine. As Maribor’s most famous librarian (and part-time poet) Janko Glazer
once elegantly put it: “Where is there a town like ours? From all directions
wine is pouring into our glasses!” Where indeed.
Here at In Your Pocket we feel it’s time to do our part to promote Slovenia’s
unfairly overlooked second city. Three quarters of a millennia as a transport
hub, economic centre and important regional capital has left Maribor
brimming with vestiges of its past glory, including the world’s oldest vine.
Aside from prime sightseeing weather, the warmer months also bring an
onslaught of festivals, such as the renowned Festival Lent, and transform
the nearby Pohorje mountains and wine-growing hills into a hiking, biking
and horseback riding paradise. Great people, great sights, great events and
great wine - this is the perfect time to experience the city before it assumes
its rightful place on the tourist map. We hope this third instalment of our
Maribor guide comes in handy while you do so.
Cover story
For most first time visitors to Maribor, the odd funnel-shaped Grajski Trg
is the first point of entry to the historic old town centre, as it’s just a short
walk west of the main bus and train stations and only steps from the
tourist information centre. While the square is lined with bustling cafés,
restaurants and shops, it’s dominated by the imposing Maribor Castle
(shown here) which is now home to the Regional Museum.
NIGHTlife
Symbol key
P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
E Live music S Take away
T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
R Internet L Guarded parking
O Casino J Old Town location
6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
B Outside seating V Home delivery
Bars & Pubs
Niagara Falls Bar C-3, Talcev 24, tel. (+386) 2 250 25 20, bar-mix@
volja.net. An American-style bar where the bar staff twirl and juggle the cocktail
containers in ways that would put Tom Cruise to shame. Indeed, most of them
have been trained in the tricks of the trade abroad and showered with awards
back home. This is also another place in town where you can sample the region’s
exquisite wines. Q Open Mon-Thur 08:00-01:00, Fri-Sat 08:00-04:00, Sun 10:00-
00:00. PJ6UL
Patrick’s Pub D-2, Poštna 10, tel. (+386) 22 51 18 01, patricks@robot.
si, www.patricks-pub.robot.si. Now that Maribor’s first Irish pub finally ended
its sacrilegious sponsorship by a Scotch whisky we have no qualms with the place
- not that the inconsistency ever seemed to bother the crowds that pack in here
on a nightly basis. While it’s been doing its small part to help reinforce stereotypes
of the Emerald Isle for over a decade, it didn’t officially receive its pub credentials
until it added a kitchen back in 2006. Now after that sixth pint invariably triggers
your desire for a burger and chips there’s no need to stumble off into the night in
search of greasy sustenance. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 02:00, Sun
16:00 - 23:00. JA6UGBKS
Tildos C-2, Slomškov Trg 13, tel. (+386) 41 79 69 64. Toto Café’s next-door
neighbour, so no surprise that the clientele is virtually the same. Quite reason-
able to pop back and forth during a night out, though Tildos arguably boasts the
swisher interior of the two and also seems to get people on their feet a little bit
more often than is the case next door. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Fri 08:00 - 02:00,
Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 16:00 - 24:00. PJAGBSW
Toto Café C-2, Slomškov Trg 13, tel. (+386) 40 23 57 75. Just a light trot
away from the university, so no surprise that it packs in a stylish, student crowd
who look every bit the part until the early hours. The emphasis is very much on
‘chilling out’, it would seem, but the bar can get lively enough at the weekends.
QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Fri 08:00 - 02:00, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 16:00 - 23:00.
PJAGBXW
Clubs
Klub MC Pekarna E-2, Ob Železnici 16, tel. (+386) 2320 20 18, info@
klub-mc.si, www.klub-mc.si. Good old-fashioned, loud and nasty underground
live music venue. Used to be a bakery serving the needs of the Yugoslavian army,
hence the name (which is Slovene for ‘bakery’) but now the local grungy types come
here to act up and swill beer, which at €1.50 a throw is some of the cheapest in
town. Prides itself on its independent, anti-establishment spirit where young artists
can have a go and see what comes out. This is apparently why there are potraits
of native Americans and totem poles in and around the place. RLGB
KMŠ D-2, Vodnikov Trg 4, tel. (+386) 2228 29 33, info@klub-kms.si,
www.klub-kms.si. In Slovene KMŠ stands for ‘Maribor Students’ Club’, a rather
unglamourous name to tell the truth but one that does accurately cover the
wide range of activities that go on there. Whether with its mad drunken parties
until dawn, raucous gigs battering the ear drums or quieter lectures and theatre
performances providing the stimulation and entertainment, KMŠ Club always
entices the crowds whatever it has to offer. QOpen 16:00 - 04:00. Closed Sun.
PJA6EBW
Ribičija J/K-1, Meljski Hrib 36, tel. (+386) 2251 38 66, ribicija.horvat@siol.
net. If the points on your wish list are a laid back ambiance where no one cares
about whether your D&G attire is real or a terrible knock-off, people of all ages (not
just twenty year olds who spent an hour and a half getting ready to go out) and a
where to stay
Symbol key
P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
O Casino H Conference facilities
T Child-friendly U Facilities for the disabled
F Fitness centre L Guarded parking
R Internet G Non-smoking rooms
K Restaurant J Old town location
D Sauna C Swimming pool
6 Animal friendly W Wireless Internet access
As Maribor continues its transformation from the country’s industrial work-
horse to a full-fledged tourist destination, its range of accommodation has
obligingly followed suit. Great new options keep popping up all the time and
many older places have undergone recent renovations, so finding something to
fit your budget shouldn’t be much trouble. The highest density of accommoda-
tion is in the suburb of Radvanje at the foot of the Pohorje mountains, only a
ten minute drive from the city centre.
Over €150
Habakuk Pohorska 59, tel. (+386) 2 300 81 00, habakuk@termemb.
si, www.termemb.si. Q 137 rooms (singles €150-230, doubles €216-320).
PTHAR6UFLKDCW hhhhh
€100-150
Bellevue Na Slemenu 35, tel. (+386) 2 607 51 00, bellevue@termemb.si,
www.termemb.si. Q 42 rooms ( singles €90-140, doubles €130-230, apart-
ments €160-355). PTHAR6UIFLKD hhhh
Betnava H-3, Ulica Eve Lovše 15 (Jadranska 30), tel. (+386) 2
333 41 00, hotel@betnava.si, www.betnava.si. Q 40 rooms (singles
€70-116, doubles €90-166, apar tment €220). PTHAFLKD
hhhh
Bolfenk Na Slamenu 35, tel. (+386) 2 603 65 00, info.scp@sc-pohorje.
si, www.pohorje.org. Q 20 rooms (singles €60-65 or doubles €100-110).
PTHA6KDCW hhhh
Grand Ocean C-4, Partizanska 39, tel. (+386) 59 077 120, fax (+386) 59
077 130, info@hotelocean.com, www.hotelocean.si. Q23 rooms (23 Total
rooms ). 23 rooms (singles €118, doubles €132, triples €142, suite 148-172).
PJAULGW hhhh
Orel C-3, Volkmerjev prehod 7, tel. (+386) 2 250 67 00, orel@terme.si,
www.termemb.si.Q 71 rooms (singles €79-95, doubles €120-144). PJA�
R6UL hhh
Piramida C-3, Heroja Šlandra 100, tel. (+386) 2 234 44 00, piramida@
termemb.si, www.termemb.si. Q 81 rooms (singles €95-144, doubles €106-
180). PHA6ULKD hhhh
Videc Hočko Pohorje 131, tel. (+386) 2 220 88 41/(+386) 2 220 88 42, fax
(+386) 2 220 88 49, info.scp@sc-pohorje.si, www.pohorje.org. Q 28 rooms (sin-
gles €60-70, doubles €100-110, triples €120-135). PTAILKW hhh
€70-100
Arena Pot k Mlinu 57, tel. (+386) 2 614 09 50/(+386) 2 220 88 41,
fax (+386) 2 614 09 79, info.hotel@sc-pohorje.org, www.pohorje.org.
Q 22 rooms (singles €55-85, doubles €80-120). PHA6LKDW
hhhh
Garni Milena G-3, Pohorska 49, tel. (+386) 2 613 28 08, fax (+386)
2 614 00 44, info@milena-garni.com, w w w.hotelmilena-garni.com.
Q 17 rooms (singles €50, doubles €70, triples €90). PA6LW
hhh
Garni Tabor F-1, Heroja Zidanška 18, tel. (+386) 2 421 64 10, fax (+386) 2
421 64 40, hoteltabor@podhostnik.si, www.hoteltabor.podhostnik.si. Q 58
rooms (singles €50-70, doubles, €70-90, triples€90-100). PTHA6ULK
hhh
NIGHTLIFE
real unbridled Slovene experience, you owe it to yourself to visit this place. All this
while being able to order restaurant food while partying to a mixture of live Balkan
music. It’s great.   QOpen closed, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 04:00. Restaurant winter time:
Th, Fr, Sa: 12:00-19:00 Admission €3. TAULEGBKXS
Satchmo C-2, Strossmayerjeva 6, tel. (+386) 22 50 21 50, satchmo@
siol.net, www.jazz-klub.si. Jazz joint in the classical mould deep down a cellar,
where the players and crooners lose themselves in their music a world away from
the concerns up above in reality. The floor level stage acts as the perfect leveller
between audience and performer and improvised sessions nourish the democratic
mood of the venue sublimely. QOpen 09:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 19:00 - 03:00, Sun
19:00 - 24:00. JAEB
Stand Up J-3, Tržaška 38, tel. (+386) 70 99 33 99, standupbar@gmail.
com, www.standupbar.si. One of Maribor’s more popular night spots, you’re
guaranteed to find it completely packed on any given Friday or Saturday night,
when a hip young crowd comes to dance to pulsating balkan beats and admire
the whole scene reflected in what must be one of the largest faux-antique mirrors
we’ve ever seen. Famous singers and other celebrities are known to drop by, and
true to its name it also hosts the odd comedy night. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Fri
07:00 - 05:00, Sat 08:00 - 05:00, Sun 09:00 - 24:00. Admission: €5 on Saturdays
(includes one drink). PJULEGBX
Wine bars
Rožmarin D-2, Gosposka 8, tel. (+386) 223 43 180, restavracija@rozmarin.
si, www.rozmarin.si. Both a shrine to the Styrian region’s superb range of wines
and a wonderful place to actually sample them, and many others from different
parts of the world as well. Provides snacks to go with the vintages too and also
lays on evenings with special entertainment of which salsa dancing is one example.
If the wine delights your taste buds (as it must, surely) then you can always take
home a bottle from the store. The establishment naturally has a specialist on
hand to help you make the best choice. QOpen 17:00 - 24:00, Fri 07:00 - 02:00,
Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. PTJA6EBW
Casinos
Mond, Casino and Cabaret Šentilj, Sadjarska15, tel. (+386) 2655
55 24, info@mond-hitstars.si, www.mond-hitstars.si. Bills itself as a place
where you can get lucky, though it probably hopes you won’t, it provides 20
gaming tables and 400 slot machines for those feeling that good fortune is on
the horizon. Also boasts a theatre with a lavish cabaret programme, which lines
up acts from across the globe. A coffee room and two restaurants allow for vital
periods of repose in between trips to the roulette table. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.
POAULEBXW
Adult entertainment
Metulj C-4, Mlinska 22. As soon as we found ourselves within the vicinity of
this strip club located in the center of the city, a group of customers who had just
left the club said in rudimentary but well intentioned English: “much money, no
pleasure!”. Chuckling, we went in and after checking the service, the venue, and
the utter boredom of the girls inside, we realized the wisdom of his words. You
won’t find much to like here. LG
The stage is set at Satchmo jazz club
where to stay
Kačar Ptujska 301j, tel. (+386) 2 629 05 00, info@hotelkacar.com, www.
hotelkacar.com. Q 16 rooms (singles €66, doubles €94, apartment €115).
PHARFLKDW hhh
Merano Macunova 1, tel. (+386) 2 614 13 20, info@hotel-merano.
net, en.hotel-merano.net. Q 15 rooms (singles €60-70, doubles €80-100).
PA6LGBKXW hhh
Veter Mariborska 31, tel. (+386) 2 669 00 00, fax (+386) 2 669 00 01,
info@hotel-veter.si, www.hotel-veter.si. Q (dorms €16-18, singles €54,
doubles €86, suites €150-220). PTHA6ULBW hhh
Under €70
Bau G-2, Limbuška 85, tel. (+386) 2 421 63 10/(+386) 2 421
63 29, info@hotel-bau.net, w w w.hotel-bau.net/. Q 16 rooms (sin-
gl es €48, doubl es, €65, tripl es €84). P T H A R 6 U G W
hhh
Martin Hočko Pohorje 103, tel. (+386) 2 603 65 00/(+386) 2 220 88 41,
fax (+386) 2 603 65 23, info.scp@sc-pohorje.si, www.pohorje.org. Q 8
rooms (singles €40-50). A6K hhh
Motel Pri Lešniku K-3, Dupleška 49, tel. (+386) 2 471 23 22, fax (+386)
2 471 50 38, gostilna.lesnik@siol.net, www.gostilna-motel-lesnik.si. time deciding on any one thing, there are some good sampler menus offering a
Q 22 rooms (singles €42 doubles €68, suites €95). PTHAR6KDW
hhh
Vila Mira B-4, Lešnikova 6, tel. (+386) 2 25 01 453/(+386) 2 25 01 454,
fax (+386) 2 25 23 061, www.vilamira.com. Q 5 rooms (singles €50, doubles
€70). PJA6LW
Zarja G-3, Frajhajm 34, tel. (+386) 2 603 60 00, fax (+386) 2 603 60 05,
info@hotel-zarja.si, www.hotel.zarja.si. Q 15 rooms (singles €28, doubles
€59). THA6K hhh
Hostels
Lollipop C-4, Maistrova 17, tel. (+386) 40 24 31 60, lollipophostel@yahoo.
com. Q 13 beds (€20 per bed). JRGBXW
Uni C-3, Volkmerjev prehod 7, tel. (+386) 2250 67 00, uni.hotel@terme.
mb.si, www.termemb.si. Q 53 rooms (singles €24-29, doubles €44-54),
breakfast €8. AR6U
Vetrnica Mariborska 31, Ruše, tel. (+386) 2 669 00 00/(+386) 2 669
00 01, info@hotel-veter.si, www.hotel-veter.si. Q 16 rooms (3-4 bed dorms
€18-20).
Apartments
Apartma Studio Lent D-1, Ob Bregu 20, tel. (+386) 2 603 31 11, fax
(+386) 2 603 31 10. Q (doubles €55).
Draš Hotel
Draš Center G -
1 , Pohorska 57,
tel. (+386) 59 07
6600, fax (+386)
59 07 6601, ho -
tel@dras.si, dras.
si. Situated to the
southwest of the city
centre at the foot of
Pohorje, Maribor’s
newest hotel boasts
a sport and wellness
complex, and a full-
range of outdoor ac-
tivities. Aside from
i ts i d eal l o ca ti on
and sports facilities,
Draš is first and foremost a four-star luxury hotel, and guests receive free and
reduced access to the various offerings on hand. Q (singles €90, doubles
€130, suites €150). PTA6UFLDW
Sightseeing
Most of the city’s historical sites - churches, monuments and an oddly large
number of free-standing towers - are concentrated in a relatively small area
that makes up the old town centre, which means that half a day and a good
pair of walking shoes is all you should need to cover most of the main sites.
However, with inviting cafés and ice cream shops every few metres, a couple
of large parks that reward aimless wandering, and lots of photogenic old villas
to the north west of the old town, you could spend the better part of a week
exploring and still find something new around every corner.
Tourist information
Tourist Information Centre Maribor - TIC Maribor C-3, Partizanska
6a, tel. (+386) 2 23 46 611, fax (+386) 2 23 46 613, tic@maribor.si,
www.maribor-pohorje.si. Guided city tour by train “Jurček” Prices: €7.20
(guided tour ride), €2.60 (ride only). Meeting point: Tourist Information Centre
Maribor, Partizanska 6a (by the Franciscan church). More information: (+386)
2 22 90 942.
Maribor in Two Hours: Guided walking tour for groups in multiple languages.
Duration: 120 minutes. tic@maribor.si Q Open Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00, Sat-Sun
and holidays 09:00-18:00.
Essential Maribor
Dravska Vila Cruises (Tourist Agency Don Travel) Gregorčičeva 23, tel.
(+386) 2 229 09 52, info@dontravel.si. Take in the view of Maribor’s old town
and other sights along the river Drava with a cruise on a tourist boat. Scheduled
trips leave Wed-Fri at 18:00, and Sat & Sun at 11:00 and 18:00, but other times
can be arranged in advance with a minimum of ten people. 30/60-minute trips are
€4.50/9.00 for adults, and group packages are also possible.
Maribor Castle C-3, Grajska 2, tel. (+386) 2 228 35 51, info@pmuzej-
mb.si, www.pmuzej-mb.si. Doesn’t look much like a castle in the traditional
sense - more like a rather grand administrative building - but this is largely due to
the fact that it has gone through more than its fair share of modifications since
the original Gothic structure was built in 1555 as a noble residence. Renaissance-
style fortifications were added in the 17th century, along with the southern façade,
and the 18th century saw the current staircase installed. Now, it is home to the
Regional Museum of Maribor, which boasts an impressive collection of artifacts
from around the area. QOpen 09:00 - 16:00, Sun 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Mon.
Admission €3/2/0.85 for adults/students/children.
Mestni Park (City Park) B-2/3, Pri Parku. This immaculately-kept park just
north of the city centre is definitely one of Maribor’s best features. With its three
ponds teeming with many different species of bird and a terrapin or two in amongst
them - who started life in the nearby and popular aquarium - and highly sociable
squirrels up and around the trees, there is much to keep nature lovers occupied but
this is also the city’s best place to relax. On Sundays you might catch a classical
music concert held in the pavilion right smack in the middle of the park. But the
serenity is for the adults. The kids are too busy whooping it up in the playground
to be bothered with ‘relaxation’. That can come later in life.
Rafting on the Drava Partizanska 47, tel. (+386) 41 795 475, info@
td-maribor.com, www.td-maribor.com. Historically, the river Drava served
as a major transport artery for the industry in and around the region - most
notably for timber. While this is no longer the case, visitors can still experience
what it was like to guide a flotilla southwards, by taking a rafting trip organised
by the Tourist Association of Maribor. The trips include a presentation of age-
old rafting traditions, as well as a programme of traditional music and food,
and operate until the end of October. Q €13-15 per person.
The Old Vine & The Old Vine House D-2, Vojašniška 8, tel. (+386) 2
251 51 00, stara-trta@maribor.si. Where the oldest vine in the world can be
found winding its way up the front of the building, the house is now a museum
dedicated to teaching visitors all there is to know about the wine culture of the
Styrian region of Slovenia. At 400 years of age the vine has claimed its rightful
place in the Guinnesss Book of Records and still bears the Zametovka or Blue
Franconian grape, one of the oldest wine types in the country. The museum offers
guided tours and also boasts an unparalleled collection of Styrian wines, which can
be bought at a very generous discount. The house also plays host to a festival
in its own name which is held every September, and is the starting point for three
wine roads. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00.
restaurants
Symbol key
P Air conditioning A Credit cards accepted
E Live music S Take away
T Child friendly U Facilities for the disabled
R Internet L Guarded parking
O Casino J Old Town location
6 Animal friendly W Wi-Fi
B Outside seating V Home delivery
Balkan
Gala Žar D-3, Loška 10, tel. (+386) 2252 36 00. As with all Balkan restaurants,
vegetarians would be well-advised to give this Serbian place a wide berth, while
meat-lovers will want to circle it on their maps. If you’re like us and have a tough
sizeable taste of several different dishes. Don’t forgot to order a side of fresh-baked
Lepinja (a tasty flat bread) to go with your plate of meat. The small terrace out front
is surrounded by a little too much concrete, and there a lot of similar places with
better locations further down Lent, but the food here is excellent. QOpen 11:00
- 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 18:00. €4-18. PJAUEGBKS
Fast Food
Bolarič C-3, Jurčičeva 3, tel. (+386) 2 250 59 10, bolvesna@siol.net. Good,
wholesome café on a busy city centre street where you can fill-up quickly and for a reason-
able price, though the food on offer is vastly more healthy than the term ‘fast food’ would
suggest. An excellent choice for anyone wanting a brief respite while in Maribor during
the colder months, with soups, hot pots and goulashes featuring strongly on the menu.
QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. (€2-7). PTASW
International
Ancora C-3, Jurčičeva 7, tel. (+386) 2 250 20 33, ancora@sidro.si, www.
sidro.si. A frenetic pizza and pasta joint which has the local twenty-somethings
nattering at high volume while they wait for their meals, served by waiting staff from
the same generation. Lots of wooden panelling about the place and the youthful
chefs concoct the dishes in full view of the custom, not that they seem to notice
as the latest gossip is clearly far higher up on the menu. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Fri
09:00 - 01:00, Sat 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 10:30 - 22:30. (€4-8) . PAGBS
Cantante D-3, Vetrinjska 5, tel. (+386) 2252 53 12, info@cantante.net,
www.cantante.net. A Cuban restaurant with a mene that also includes a good
selection of pizzas and cocktails. Lots of Latino music blaring from the speakers,
which is appropriate enough, and the garden out the back is a very pleasant place
in which to dine. Good wholesome portions and the waiting staff are nice and lively
too. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 03:00, Sun 12:00 - 01:00. A second
location at Pariške kumune 37 (€2-10). JABS
Milenium Zg. Hoče 64, tel. (+386) 2618 17 14, www.gostilna-milenium.
com. It’s quite a drive and really doesn’t look like much once you actually get
there, but this inauspicious family-run establishment in the village of Hoče is one
of our favourites. The Kramberger family has been championing its own version
of contemporary Styrian cuisine for over a decade, with the parents in the kitchen
and the eldest son, Samo, out front handling the duties of Maître d’, sommelier
and expert-on-all-things-gastronomic. The daily set menus, which can have up
to seven courses, are prepared using only fresh locally-sourced ingredients,
and are accompanied by a great selection of quality local wines. Highly recom-
mended. QOpen 16:00 - 22:00, Sat 11:00 - 22:00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. (€8-27).
PAULW
Novi Svet pri Stolnici C-2, Slomškov Trg 5, tel. (+386) 22 50 04 86,
novi-svet@triera.net, www.novi-svet.com. Maribor’s most renowned fish
restaurant is where Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich ate while in town for
the Slovenia-Russia World Cup 2010 qualifier, which gives some indication of the
quality and reputation. However, if you don’t have the good fortune of being an
sightseeing
Pohorje
Pohorje The mountain range just outside Maribor attracts skiers by the
thousand during the winter, and is one of the region’s most popular destinations
during warmer months as well, with its primal forests, waterfalls and lakes a
paradise for nature-lovers. Such is the richness of flora and fauna here that the
area attracts a good number of nature experts along with the tourists - keep
your eyes peeled and you may be able to spot the largest butterfly in Europe. The
area can be explored equally as well on foot or by bike and there is no shortage
of restaurants and cafés to stop for a break or bite to eat. There’s also a cable
to the top if you’d like to enjoy the views without the hiking.
photo by Dejan Dolšak (www.maribor-pohorje.si)
Churches
Maribor Cathedral C-2, Slomškov Trg 20, tel. (+386) 2 251 84 32, stolna.
zupnija.mb@rkc.si, zupnije.rkc.si/mb-stolnica. First built in 1248 as a Romanesque
basilica with a nave and two aisles, the cathedral gained its current appearance in the
15th century as a Gothic structure, though the Baroque chapels date from the 16th
and 18th centuries. Inside, one is treated to the sight of a lavishly adorned altar, which
lights up the place all on its own. Don’t miss the stained glass window commemorating
Pope John Paul II’s trip to Slovenia in 1999. Trips to the top of the tower are also available
from 08:00-18:00. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00.
Synagogue D-3, Židovska 4, tel. (+386) 2252 78 36, sinagoga@pmuzej-mb.s,
www.pmuzej-mb.si. Built in 1465 to serve as the religious, spiritual and cultural centre
for the city’s Jewish community, the tower in which it is housed was also part of the
fortified section of Maribor. Today it is a museum displaying photos and other artefacts
concerned with Jewish culture but the building’s historical character is still very strong
and it is regarded as one of the city’s most important heritage sites. Since 2001, a
number of cultural events have been held in the synagogue and the long-term aim of the
local authority - which owns the building - is to turn it into a Slovenian Jewish Heritage
Centre. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Sun 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sat.
Monuments
Bishop Slomšek Monument C-2, Slomškov trg. This relatively new statue
- only erected in 1991 - is tucked away in a shady corner opposite the main entrance
of Maribor’s Cathedral, where the bishop is interred. This is no coincidence, as it was
Slomšek who was responsible for the transfer of the Lavantine diocese to Maribor in
1859. The bishop also holds the distinction of becoming the first Slovene saint - an
honour that Pope John Paul II personally proclaimed on a visit to Maribor in 1999. Aside
from religious activities, Slomšek was also a fervent supporter of the Slovene language,
and is largely credited with having founded the primary school system in Slovenia.
National Liberation Monument C-3, Trg Svobode. Appropriately located
in Trg Svobode (‘Freedom Square’), this spherical bronze memorial pays tribute to
those gunned down by the Nazis during World War II for rising up against occupa-
tion. By walking around the monument you can look at public announcements of
the executions of the some 667 people who were condemned to death by the
German forces. Erected in 1975, the sculpture is the work of local artist Slavko
Tihec, and despite its sombre purpose the good citizenry of Maribor have dubbed
the monument ‘Kojak’ because of its resemblance to a bald head.
Plague Column (Kužno Znamenje) D-2, Glavni Trg. Erected in 1743 to
replace an older version, Maribor’s loveliest monument serves the unfortunate
purpose of commemorating the cessation of a plague, which killed over one third
of the city’s inhabitants between 1680-81. The large monument, designed by
Jožef Štraub, dominates Glavni Trg (the main square) and features a golden Mary
atop an 8 metre column surrounded by six saints.
restaurants
oligarch (Russian or otherwise), be careful when ordering, as many of the dishes
are charged by weight and can quickly add up. The vast selection of seafood is
cooked according to local recipes, and you’re aided in digestion and enjoyment by
over a hundred wines and live entertainment. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00, Sat 11:00
- 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00. (€5-20). PTA6IEB
Pohorka G-3, Begova 2, tel. (+386) 26 14 01 10, fax (+386) 26 14 01 11.
At the end of a quiet residential street at the foot of Pohorje, the outdoor terrace is a
great place to relax with a beer after a day of hiking, and there’s a fairly decent play
area to keep the kids busy while you do so. The word ‘hearty’ aptly sums up just about
everything on the slightly over-priced menu, which seems to noticeably cater to Ger-
man palates. The massive kaiser schnitzel (a fried breaded concoction with layers of
pork steak, ham, cheese and green peppers) is especially recommended. There’s also
few cheap rooms available upstairs if you plan on eating too much to make it anywhere
else. QOpen 11.00 - 23.00, Sun 11:00 - 18:00. PTA6ULBS
Pri Florjanu Grajski Trg 6, tel. (+386) 225 14 842, grajski.trg@triera.net.
Opposite the castle on the funnel-shaped Grajski Trg, this café-cum-Mediterranean
restaurant has a comfortably stylish interior covered in earthy purples, browns and
reds, and an outdoor seating area that takes up a good amount of real estate right
on the square. An ample selection of both cakes and magazines are on hand to
help pass the time, while vegetarians may want to consider staying for lunch as the
menu here is one of the few in town with more than a token amount of meat-free
dishes. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. Closed Sun. (€5.50-12). PJAB
Pri Treh Ribnikih A-3, Ribniška 9, tel. (+386) 2234 41 70, trije.ribniki@
termemb.si, www.termemb.si. Goes two centuries better than some of its
other resilient competitors in the region, this three-hundred-year-old restaurant
has survived by staying in close communion with the lush nature which surrounds,
in the form of the City Park and its three ponds - which give the restaurant its
name. Plentiful food and wine provides all the fuel you need to go and explore the
untouched beauty waiting outside for you after you’ve settled the bill. QOpen 10:00
- 22:00, Sat 10:00 - 21_00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. (€10-17). PTABSW
Rožmarin C-2, Gosposka 8, tel. (+386) 2234 31 80, restavracija@rozmarin.
si, www.rozmarin.si. The owners of Maribor’s trendiest restaurant definitely
know what they’re doing. From the lighting to the service to the food this place
exudes a cosmopolitan ambiance that you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere
else in the country. Of course all that style doesn’t come cheap. Although some
à la carte dishes will set you back less than €10, the often changing multi-course
menus can cost up to four times that - or six if you opt to have a matching wine
for every dish - and require advanced booking. Highly recommended if you feeling
like splurging or are in town with a company credit card. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00.
Closed Sun. (€6-45). PTJA6UEGBKSW
Mexican
Takos D-2, Mesarski prehod 3, tel. (+386) 2252 71 50, info@takos.si, www.
takos.si. The decor might be minimalist in this Mexican eatery but the portions
most certainly aren’t. You’ll need to keep an eye on your food if you choose to eat
outside as the restaurant is located in a sloping alley-way so there is a chance your
plate might slide off the table. Entertainment comes with the food as well so pack
your dancing shoes and get ready to knock back a tequila or two. QOpen 11:00
- 23:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:30. Closed Sun. PTJA6UGBXSW
Pizza
La Cantina G-3, Pohorska 60, tel. (+386) 2 614 56 14. Small, functional Ital-
ian restaurant right near the Habakuk Hotel and the ski slope - one of the Pohorje
mountains’ main focal points - offering plenty of the customary Italian dishes. It
can be a godsend if you are staying in one of the hotels nearby, as it is often the
only place where it is possible to get a bite to eat till late. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00.
(€4-9). PTAGBS
Pomodoro F1/2, Betnavska 13, tel. (+386) 2320 44 66, pomodoroclas-
sico@gmail.com. It’s considered by locals to be one of the best pizza joints in
town, and we found no reason to disagree. Then again we can’t remember ever
meeting a pizza we didn’t get on with. Don’t be fooled by the tacky mirrored windows
and horrible light green trim - or the strange circular balconies jutting out from above
- once your through the doors it’s actually quite homey. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Fri
10:00 - 23:00, Sat 11:00 - 23:00, Sun 11:00 - 22:00. (€4-8). PAGBS
Culture & Events
The city’s historical legacy as a prominent regional powerhouse has left it well-
endowed when it comes to cultural sites and events - a fact that hasn’t gone
unnoticed, as it was recently named as one of the EU’s Capitals of Culture for 2012
as well as the host of the 26th Winter Universiade games in 2013. Aside from the
months of August and September, performances of opera, ballet and drama are
held throughout the year at the stately National Theatre on Slomškov Square, while
an even wider selection of musical, theatrical and children’s events take place at the
equally splendid Cultural House near the river. Of course if you prefer to consume
culture whilst it’s being projected onto a large screen, two modern multiplex cin-
emas show all the standard international flicks with varying degrees of lag in release
dates. The city also plays host to two of Slovenia’s most well-known annual events:
the Golden Fox World Cup in winter and the two-week Lent festival which begins
summer in earnest in late June.
Cinemas
Kolosej D-3, Loška 13, tel. (+386) 2230 14 40, www.kolosej.si.
Planet Tuš Maribor H-2, Na poljanah 18, tel. (+386) 242 13 980, www.
planet-tus.com.
Galleries
Fotogalerija Stolp (Stolp Photo Gallery) D-3, Židovska 6, tel. (+386)
2 62 09 713, info@galerijastolp.si. QOpen 10.00 - 13.00 15.00-19.00, Sat
10.00 - 13.00. Closed Sun.
Galerija DLUM (DLUM Gallery) D-3, Židovska 10, tel. (+386) 2 252 36
81, dlu.maribor@guest.arnes.si. QOpen 09.00 - 19.00, Sat 09.00 - 13.00.
Closed Sun.
Pedox C/D-2, Gosposka 27, tel. (+386) 41 53 11 42, vojkopecar@mailcity.
com. QOpen 11.00 - 13.00. Closed Sat, Sun.
Umetnostna Galerija Maribor (Maribor Art Gallery) D-2, Strossmay-
erjeva 6, tel. (+386) 2 229 58 60, uprava@umetnostnagalerija.si, www.
umetnostnagalerija.si. QOpen 10.00 - 18.00. Closed Mon, Sun.
Theatres
Cultural House Narodni Dom Ul. Kneza Koclja 9, tel. (+386) 2229 40
00, nd@nd-mb.si, www.nd-mb.si. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00, Sat 10:00 - 12:00,
Sun Opens 1hr before preformances.
Puppet Theatre (Lutkovno gledališče) Rotovški Trg 2, tel. (+386) 2228
19 70, info@lg-mg.si, www.lg-mb.si. QOpen 10.00 - 12.00, Thu 10:00 - 12:00;
16:00-18:00, Sun Opens 1hr before preformances.
Slovene National Theatre (Slovensko narodno gledališče) Sloven-
ska 27, tel. (+386) 2250 61 00, sng.maribor@sng-mb.si, www.sng-mb.si.
QOpen 10.00 - 15.00, Sat 10.00 - 13.00, Sun two hours before show.
Lent Festival
Lent Festival lent.slovenija.
net. The Lent Festival - held
ever y year for t wo weeks
between the end of June and
early July - is in many ways
Maribor’s pride and joy. I t
attracts tens of thousands of
people from near and far and
gives them a belting time, with
its unbelievable programme of
music and art, both classical
and contemporary. Everyone
goes attends: families with
small children, young couples
and artistic loners staring at
the water with yet another
beer-in-hand. But the main
achievement of the festival is
photo courtesy of Arhiv Narodni Dom that most of the activity takes
place on the slim strip of terra
firma that is the Lent embankment, also the oldest part of the city. How it can
cram the throngs gathered without shoving half of them kicking and screaming
into the nearby River Drava takes some doing.
restaurants
Slovenian
Pri Kostanju G-3, Streliška 30, tel. (+386) 2420 01 30. Although its
country inn credentials have been somewhat compromised thanks to a massive
chain supermarket recently moving in next door, this place still manages to turn
out fine traditional Slovene cuisine. However, Kostanju’s real draw is the slightly
claustrophobic wine cellar downstairs, where you can sample home-made wine.
If you like what you taste bottles are available for purchase at reasonable prices.
QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. Closed Mon, Sun. (€5-18). PTA6GBS
Štajerc C-3, Vetrinjska 30, tel. (+386) 2 234 42 34, www.termemb.si.
Located in the centre of the old town, Štajerc is one of the best options in town
for traditional Slovene cuisine, including the house specialty bograč - a stew with
three different kinds of meat. The large outdoor garden area provides ample room
for groups, and is abuzz with activity all summer. In addition to the restaurant,
there is also an onsite brewery, which is open for organised tours. QOpen 10:00
- 22:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (€4-13). TJAULGBK
Vinska Klet Brigadir H-1, Za Kalvarijo 65, tel. (+386) 2250 85 10,
peter.brigadir@triera.net. Quite a few places around Maribor have wine cellars
open for tastings and tours, but this one actually manages to cram an entire
restaurant underneath its low-hanging vaulted brick ceiling. Located beyond
the vineyards on the hill just north of the city centre, this friendly family-run
place turns out an array of no-nonsense traditional Slovene cuisine to go with
its extensive selection of locally produced wine. They also offer wine tours -
call ahead to make arrangements or enquire about the details. QOpen 11:30
- 23:00, Fri, Sat 11:30 - 24:00. (€3-7). TA6LEBS
Vegetarian
La Storia Trattoria C-3, Slovenska 2, tel. (+386) 2250 83 66/(+386)
2250 83 68, lastoria-mb@t-2.net, www.lastoria.si. Somewhat confusingly
located above Café Astoria opposite the castle, you actually pass through the
café and up a great curving staircase to reach the restaurant. With five other
locations spread about the country it seems to benefit from economies of
scale in terms of both quality and price without seeming inauthentic - a lot of
which probably has to do with its historical digs and prime location. The menu is
quite extensive and the food itself is satisfying if not overly spectacular. QOpen
10:00 - 21:00, Sat 12:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. PTJAG
Cafés
Ilich C-3, Slovenska 6, tel. (+386) 22 50 24 08, ilich1909@siol.
net. With a softly-lit low vaulted ceiling, comfy suade furniture and walls
decorated with an assortment of black and white photos and old let-
ters, this café-cum-ice cream parlour gets top marks for atmosphere. It
also serves some of the best tiramisu we’ve ever had and even sells its
own brand of biscotti. One of our favourite cafés. QOpen 07:00 - 21:00.
PJAGBS
Mariborska Kavarna C-3, Partizanska 1, tel. (+386) 2251 40 59,
igralnicaholmes@triera.net. Has the look, feel and smell of the stereo-
typical central cafés that can be found on the main squares of small towns
throughout Europe, which is exactly what this place was once upon a time.
Picture copious amounts of wood panelling, textured yellow walls, hideous
curtains and tables full of old men excitedly discussing whatever it is that
tables full of old men excitedly discuss and you’ll know exactly what we’re
talking about. QOpen 06:00 - 22:00, Fri 06:00 - 24:00, Sat 08:00 - 24:00,
Sun 08:00 - 22:00. PJGS
Pohorska Kavarna Ob Ribniku 1, tel. (+386) 26 14 15 00/(+386)
41 64 01 01, www.pohorska-kavarna.com. Regardless of the time or
season you’re likely to find this place packed with a mix of foreign tourists,
vacationing Slovene families, locals and their dogs - even when nearby cafés
are eerily desolate. Their cakes are apparently so popular that the waitress
may seem genuinely confused if you choose not to order one. After realising
this we decided to split a slice of blueberry cheesecake and were glad we
did. QOpen 06:00 - 23:00. PTA6LGBS
Shopping
The Old Vine House Navdih.net
Gifts & Souvenirs
Ajda C-3, Trg Leona Štuklja 4, darila.ajda@siol.net, www.darila-ajda.si.
The Old Vine House D-2, Vojašniška 8, tel. (+386) 2 25 15 100.
QOpen 10:00 - 20:00.
Tourist Information Centre Maribor C-3, Partizanska 6a, tel. (+386)
2 234 66 11, tic@maribor.si, www.maribor-pohorje.si. Q Open Mon-Fri
09:00-19:00, Sat-Sun and holidays 09:00-18:00.
Markets
Kmečka Ekološka Tržnica (Farmer’s Market) Tel. (+386) 51 610
155/(+386) 51 610 133, zdr.zaekokmet.svslovenije@gmail.com. Just
because organic products never really went out of style in Slovenia, doesn’t mean
that local farmers and craftsmen can’t capitalise on there ever-increasing popularity.
Every Friday and Saturday health-concious locals flock to Glavni Trg to stock up on
ecologically produced goods sold from a ring of movable wooden carts. It’s also a
great place to pick up some uniquely Slovenian gifts, such as a wax-sealed bottle or
two of medica - a sweet honey-based liqueur that our friends abroad always seem
happy to receive. QOpen , Fri 09:00 - 14:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00.
Mariborska Tržnica (Maribor Market) D-2, Vodnikov Trg 5, tel. (+386)
2 251 87 28, trznica-mb@triera.net. The small sloping Vodnikov Square is a
strange combination of tradition and modernity. While recent renovations have
added a large underground parking garage and a canopy of bizarre-looking
inverted umbrellas, it’s also home to Maribor’s central market - where farmers
from the countryside still come to peddle their fruits, vegetables, flowers and
handicrafts each and every day. Even if you’re not looking to buy anything it’s
worth a visit on purely aesthetic grounds. QOpen 06.00 - 15.00.
Shopping centres
E.Leclerc H/J-3, Tržaška 67A, tel. (+386) 2450 05 00, fax (+386) 2450
05 01, info@rudnidis.si, www.e-leclerc.si.
Europark E-3/4, Pobreška 18, tel. 32 08 210, www.europark.si. QOpen
09:00 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00.
Galerija Gosposka D-2, Gosposka 8, tel. (+386) 2234 31 78, www.
galerijagosposka.si. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.
M Center Tehnike Maribor H-2, Tržaška 14, tel. (+386) 333 50 98,
www.marcator.si. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00, Sun 08:00 - 14:00.
Mercator Center Maribor H-2, Tržaška 14, tel. (+386) 2333 50 00,
www.mercator.si. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun.
Planet Tuš Maribor H-2, Na poljanah 18, tel. (+386) 242 13 730,
studenci@engrotus.si, www.planet-tus.com. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat
08:00 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 13:00.
TC City C/D-3, Vita Kraigherja 5, tel. (+386) 230 15 10, city.mb@siol.
net, www.city.si. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun.
Sports
Giga Sport J-1, Industrijska 5, tel. (+386) 2250 60 60, www.gigasport.
si. QOpen 09.00 - 19.00, Sat 9:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.
Hervis Maribor H-2, Cesta proletarskih brigad 100, tel. (+386) 2320 39 80,
hervis.mb2@hervis.si. QOpen 9.00 - 21.00, Sat 8.00 - 21.00, Sun 9.00 - 17.00.
Intersport Maribor J-2, Tržaška 14, tel. (+386) 23 33 52 44, 007943.
intersport@mercator.si, www.intersport.si.