Maribor Lent riverfront and Old Vine House area at golden hour.
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Maribor & Wine Day

Travel down from Pohorje, explore Maribor on foot and discover the city’s most recognisable wine story. This day creates the strongest contrast with the forest atmosphere of The Woods.

  • All year
  • Easy
  • balanced pace
  • Gondola and walking
  • Half day or full day

From Pohorje forest to riverfront wine culture and back again.

Best season
All year
Duration
Half day or full day
Intensity
Easy
Pace
balanced
Transport
Gondola and walking
This is a suggested plan, not a fixed programme. Adjust the timing to weather, opening hours, your SPA reservation and your own pace.
  1. 09:00

    Slow morning at The Woods

    Start without rushing. Check the current gondola operation and Old Vine opening information before leaving.

  2. 10:00

    Upper cable-car station

    Arrive near the upper Pohorska vzpenjača station and begin the journey towards Maribor.

  3. 10:30

    Cable-car ride to the city

    The ride takes approximately ten minutes.

    Check current operation before departure.

  4. 11:00

    Walk towards Lent

    Continue from the lower station towards Maribor’s riverfront district.

  5. 12:00

    The Old Vine House

    Visit the Old Vine area and choose an optional wine tasting.

    Opening hours differ between official online sections. Check the same-day information.

  6. 13:30

    Lunch, brunch or coffee

    Choose a city stop according to your mood. Keep this flexible rather than recommending a guaranteed fixed reservation.

  7. 15:00

    Glavni trg and old-town walk

    Walk through the historic centre before returning towards Lent or the cable-car station.

  8. 17:00

    Return to Pohorje

    Travel back to the upper station.

    Check the final suitable return departure before beginning the city walk.

  9. 18:00 or your reserved time

    Private SPA session

    End the city day in the sauna and relaxation room.

    Your reserved SPA time may differ from this suggested schedule.

This is the best day plan when you want both nature and city atmosphere without changing accommodation.
— The Woods
Flexible fallback

In poor weather, shorten the outdoor city walk and spend more time at the Old Vine House, cafés or covered cultural locations.

Before you go

Operating hours, prices, trail conditions and seasonal availability may change. Check the official information before leaving.

This experience is provided by an independent local operator. Booking, payment, availability and participation conditions are handled directly by the provider.

Information source: verified activity records and linked official provider information.

Information checked during website preparation in June 2026

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