You can taste local wines in wine cellars, wine shops, restaurants and at wine experience providers in Maribor and its surroundings. The Old Vine House (Hiša Stare trte) in the Lent district offers a unique experience, where you can discover the city's wine heritage and wines from the Styrian wine-growing region.
Wine & Cuisine
In Maribor, tradition meets modern cuisine, and each visit is an opportunity for new discovery. Start your day with aromatic coffee, continue with authentic Styrian dishes or modern culinary masterpieces, and conclude with a glass of local wine. From lively city cafés and popular inns to wine cellars and picturesque vineyards, Maribor offers flavors that will make you eager to return.
Good morning, Maribor!
From the first morning coffee to sweet indulgences. Discover pleasant corners where the day begins with good taste.
Maribor, what's cooking?
From local Styrian specialties to bold culinary creations. Find your favorite flavors and discover why it's worth staying for another bite in Maribor.
End your day with a glass of fine wine
When the day turns into evening, it's time to discover wine stories. From mysterious underground cellars to picturesque vineyards, where each glass tells its own story.
Something special
Frequently asked questions
Maribor is best known for wines from the Slovenian Styria wine region, where white grape varieties such as Furmint (Šipon), Welschriesling (Laški rizling), Riesling (Renski rizling), Sauvignon Blanc and Yellow Muscat (Rumeni muškat) thrive. Thanks to its climate and vineyards on the surrounding hills, the region produces fresh, aromatic wines that perfectly complement the local cuisine.
In Maribor, you can enjoy traditional Styrian dishes such as Styrian sour soup (štajerska kisla juha), Pohorje stew (pohorski lonec), homemade cured meats, dishes prepared with pumpkin seed oil and a variety of seasonal local specialities. The selection varies depending on the restaurant and the season, and many dishes are paired with local Styrian wines.
Maribor offers a diverse culinary scene, from traditional Styrian inns to modern restaurants and eateries serving creative cuisine. Restaurants in the city centre, along the Drava River and near the surrounding vineyards offer a variety of dining experiences, from a quick lunch to a multi-course dinner with wine pairings.
In Maribor and the surrounding area, you can visit wine cellars, taste local wines, discover the history of the world's oldest grapevine and explore wine routes through the surrounding hills. Wine experiences often include introductions to local grape varieties, conversations with winemakers and wine pairings with traditional Styrian dishes.