15 days in Maribor & Koper Itinerary

Cycling may be one of the best ways to tour Maribor, a great base for exploring the surrounding area and conquering Pohorje Mountains.

Change things up with these side-trips from Maribor: Ptuj (Town Hall, Ptuj Castle, &more) and Podčetrtek (Olimje Chocolate Shop & Spas). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Old Vine House, admire the landmark architecture of Vetrinjski dvor, let little ones run wild at Maribor City Park, and stroll around Three Ponds.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Maribor road trip planning app.

Zurich, Switzerland to Maribor is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. In June in Maribor, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 15°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Koper.

A bridge between the Mediterranean and alpine regions of Slovenia, Koper is a small town with big appeal.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Koper: Postojna (Guštarna, Predjama Castle, &more), Solkan Bridge (in Solkan) and Kobarid (Bridge of Napoleon, Italian Charnel House, &more). There's much more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Škocjan Caves, get curious at Magical World of Shells Museum, make a trip to Tartini Square, and pause for some serene contemplation at Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Koper vacation planning website.

You can drive from Maribor to Koper in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can travel back home.