Tourists, who prefer active recreation and like skiing, will like the Maribor Pohorje ( Slovenia ) - one of the main resorts in Europe. Here you can not only go skiing, but also spend your free time on fascinating excursions to the castle of Maribor, the museum of local lore, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
What is interesting about Maribor Pohorje?
The ski resort of Mariborskoe Pohorje is known not only in Slovenia, but all over the world. In this place, the annual stage of the World Cup "Golden Fox" is held, therefore in the territory extremely comfortable conditions for mountain skiing are created. The resort is equipped in accordance with the latest modern requirements and offers such types of entertainment and services:
- tourists will be able to go skiing or snowboarding, having traveled along the routes of different categories of complexity;
- there is a unique opportunity to ride at night, Mariborskoe Pohorje offers the longest in Europe lighted track, its length is 7 km;
- there is a special route to go down on the sled;
- those lacking the skills for skiing or snowboarding will be able to study in special schools, where experienced instructors provide their services;
- families who have come with children will be able to leave them in the kindergarten in the snow;
- You can ride not only on mountain, but also on cross-country skiing, for this purpose there are 27 specially equipped trails;
- in the evening you can have fun in local restaurants or cafes, go to a disco.
The season, when ski runs are in operation, lasts from December to March. Problems with snow cover do not arise, in the absence of natural snow, it is replaced by artificial snow. It is possible to list such basic characteristics of the ski center:
- it occupies a huge area of 250 hectares;
- Elevation difference is 1002 m;
- the total length of the trails is 68.5 km, most of them are in the blue trails;
- The resort has 20 lifts, including rope towers, chairlifts and funicular.
Mariborskoe Pohorje Hotels
Tourists who decide to visit a popular ski resort can stay in comfortable hotels located close to it. Among the known accommodation options, you can identify the following:
- Among tourists, the four-star hotel "Habakuk" is very popular, where you can visit the wellness center, which has open and closed thermal pools.
- The apartment and wellness center "Green Village Ruševec" offers its guests comfortable rooms with a living area, kitchen, balcony. After active skiing, guests can relax in the sauna or take a whirlpool. There is a special playground for children. In the garden, located on site, you can fry a barbecue.
- Hotel Videc provides cozy rooms furnished with wooden furniture. An additional advantage of the hotel is the close location to the Bolfenk Wellness Center.
- The Bolfenk Resort is located in the immediate vicinity of the Maribor Pohorje. Here, guests are provided with comfortable apartments with a seating area, a separate dining area, and a balcony. In addition, you can relax on the shared terrace. In the evening, leisure can be brightened up by participating in entertainment programs that are organized here. If desired, you can fry a barbecue.
- Apartments Bona - Bolfenk - offer rooms with stunning mountain views from the windows. Fans of winter sports are provided with all conditions: ski rental is available, there is a room for storing skis. The apartment has a well-equipped kitchen, and some rooms have a fireplace.
Mariborskoe Pohorje - how to get there?
Maribor Pohorje is located 6 km from the city of Maribor , from which you can reach the resort by bus in just 10 minutes.