Why Maribor?

Why Maribor?

The true value of a meeting is measured by the impressions that participants keep in their memories for a long time. Discover why Maribor is the ideal choice for your event, and experience the charms of this unique city. We recommend that you first explore the diverse selection of venues, then service providers, and the leisure activities that Maribor offers.

Block 2882589

18 locations

The choice of an exclusive venue creates an unforgettable event.
Team 4987655

830 people

Also suitable for organizing larger business events.
Hotel 2695773

400 rooms

From city hotels to boutique accommodations with local character.
Air Plane 1331095

3 airports

Within a distance of 150 km, you can choose Ljubljana, Zagreb, or Graz.
Ecology 11065101

10 minutes

You can easily explore the city by bike or on foot.
Destination 3253068

over 100

Enhance your business meeting with wine, culinary, and active experiences.
Grape 676473

450 years

Visit the oldest vine in the world, its museum, and taste the wine.
Ecological 166824

2026

Maribor has received the Slovenia Green Destination Gold award this year.

City in the palm of your hand

Our smallness is our advantage. In Maribor, you can forget about bus schedules and constantly checking the time, and simply enjoy and explore. This is a city that can easily be explored by bike or even on foot.

Strategic location

Maribor, due to its geographical location and excellent accessibility, is a strategic location for organizing meetings. It is situated at the crossroads of important routes between Central and Southeast Europe, near the Austrian and Croatian borders, which allows easy access from major cities such as Ljubljana, Zagreb, Vienna, and Graz.

The city is well connected to the motorway network, the railway, and has nearby airports in Maribor and Graz, enabling quick and easy travel for participants from various regions.

City and nature

Maribor offers a unique combination of vibrant city life and pristine nature. Just a few minutes from the city center, you'll find the green expanses of Pohorje, wine-growing hills, and numerous opportunities for relaxation and socializing. In Maribor, business meetings intertwine with experiences that connect people and create unforgettable memories.

Cuisine and wine

Dinners, tastings, and accompanying programs reflect the local flavors, wine tradition, and hospitality of Styria. You can enhance your business gathering with a dinner among the vineyards, a guided tasting of Styrian wines at the Najstarejša trta wine cellar, or a visit to the historic Vinag wine cellar beneath the city center.

Experiences and excursions

Maribor is a city that surprises you time and again. Stroll through its picturesque streets, discover stories known only to the locals, or take a trip to the green surroundings. Whether you are planning a romantic getaway for two, a family day, an active weekend, or spontaneous city exploration, you will find plenty of reasons to visit.

Meet the hosts

In the selection of top-notch meeting and conference spaces, comfort, professionalism, and innovation intertwine. Our carefully selected providers ensure excellent conference capabilities and create an environment that fosters productivity and leaves a lasting business impression.

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Frequently asked questions

Maribor combines diverse venues, accommodations, Styrian cuisine, and proximity to nature. You can explore the city center on foot, and complement your business program with experiences by the Drava River, among the vineyards, or in Pohorje.
You can choose between hotel conference halls, spaces for smaller meetings, and special venues in cultural and historical buildings. Tailor your choice to the number of participants, the type of event, and the desired layout of the space.
Maribor is accessible by car, train, and bus. For arrival by plane, there are nearby airports in Graz, Zagreb, and Ljubljana, and you can move around the city on foot, by bike, or by city bus.
You can offer participants a guided city tour, a tasting of Styrian wines at the wine cellar Najstarejša trta, a visit to Vinag's cellar, or dinner among the vineyards. For active socializing, hiking and cycling experiences in Pohorje and the surrounding area are also available.
You can contact the Congress Office Maribor, which helps you find suitable venues and connect with local providers. In your inquiry, please specify the desired date, number of participants, and requirements regarding spaces, accommodation, and accompanying programs.

Let our professional team assist you from the start of the planning to the end.