8 days in Maribor & Kranjska Gora 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: Green Gold Beer Fountain (in Žalec), Podčetrtek (Witch House - Land of Fairy Tales and Imagination, Spas, &more) and Ptuj (Ptuj Castle & Prešernova Street). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Celje Castle, do a tasting at Vinogradi Horvat - Vineyards Horvat, contemplate the long history of Terme Ptuj, and hit the slopes at Mariborsko Pohorje Ski Resort.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Maribor online travel route planner.

Belgrade, Serbia to Maribor is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and car. December in Maribor sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Kranjska Gora.

A trip to Kranjska Gora takes visitors to an area that represents a border point between Austria, Italy, and Slovenia.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bovec (Thirsty River Brewing & Predil Pass), Vogel (in Bohinjsko Jezero) and Kobarid (Italian Charnel House, Kobarid Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: stroll through Intersport Bernik, explore the activities along Lake Jasna, don't miss a visit to Tromeja -Triple border, and hit the slopes at Smučarska Šola ASK Kranjska Gora.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Kranjska Gora online journey planner.

Drive from Maribor to Kranjska Gora in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Maribor, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Kranjska Gora, ranging from highs of 3°C to lows of -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can travel back home.