Maribor Pohorje Ski Holidays
Maribor Pohorje Ski Holidays

Maribor Pohorje Ski Holidays

A bit about Maribor Pohorje

Maribor Pohorje, Slovenia’s largest ski resort, combines the ease of a city break with a scenic alpine escape. Located just minutes from Maribor, the country’s second-largest city, it’s renowned for its gentle, tree-lined slopes, beginner-friendly terrain, and the longest illuminated night skiing trails in Europe. Perfect for families and intermediates, Maribor Pohorje delivers accessible winter fun, modern facilities, and a vibrant après-ski scene.
Maribor Pohorje resort facts
Ski areaMaribor Pohorje
Total slopes35 km
Easy slopes13 runs
Intermediate slopes9 runs
Expert slopes3 runs
Number of lifts17
Snow range325 m - 1,347 m
Resort height328 m - 1,327 m
Snow parks0
Rating by ski level
Beginners
6/10
Intermediates
6/10
Experts
6/10
Snowboarders
6/10
Rating by group type
Friends
6/10
Families
6/10
Couples
6/10
Transfer times to Maribor Pohorje
Maribor airport15 min
Graz airport50 min
Zagreb airport1 hr 30 min
Ljubljana jože pučnik airport1 hr 35 min
Klagenfurt airport1 hr 55 min

A bit about Maribor Pohorje

Maribor Pohorje, Slovenia’s largest ski resort, combines the ease of a city break with a scenic alpine escape. Located just minutes from Maribor, the country’s second-largest city, it’s renowned for its gentle, tree-lined slopes, beginner-friendly terrain, and the longest illuminated night skiing trails in Europe. Perfect for families and intermediates, Maribor Pohorje delivers accessible winter fun, modern facilities, and a vibrant après-ski scene.
Maribor Pohorje resort facts
Ski areaMaribor Pohorje
Total slopes35 km
Easy slopes13 runs
Intermediate slopes9 runs
Expert slopes3 runs
Number of lifts17
Snow range325 m - 1,347 m
Resort height328 m - 1,327 m
Snow parks0
Rating by ski level
Beginners
6/10
Intermediates
6/10
Experts
6/10
Snowboarders
6/10
Rating by group type
Friends
6/10
Families
6/10
Couples
6/10
Transfer times to Maribor Pohorje
Maribor airport15 min
Graz airport50 min
Zagreb airport1 hr 30 min
Ljubljana jože pučnik airport1 hr 35 min
Klagenfurt airport1 hr 55 min

Maribor Pohorje, Slovenia

Maribor Pohorje is a winter haven for families, beginners, and intermediates, with 64km of forested slopes offering gentle blues, scenic reds, and panoramic descents.

Skiing in Maribor Pohorje

Beginners: Maribor Pohorje is a haven for first-timers and families. The gentle nursery slopes and renovated children’s areas provide a perfect starting point for learning to ski. Excellent ski schools cater to all ages, and the well-groomed blue pistes make it easy to progress while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Intermediates: Intermediate skiers will find plenty to enjoy across the resort’s rolling terrain. The scenic Čopova slope, which winds its way down to the Snow Stadium in Maribor, is a must-ski highlight. The linked slopes of Areh also offer fantastic red pistes for skiers looking to hone their skills on varied runs.

Advanced: While Maribor Pohorje caters mostly to beginners and intermediates, advanced skiers can challenge themselves on the steeper sections of the World Cup slope, where the annual Golden Fox Trophy takes place.

Snowboarding: Snowboarders will love the resort’s wide, cruisy slopes, which are ideal for carving and freestyle tricks. The smooth terrain also makes it a great spot for beginners to pick up snowboarding basics.

Families

Families will feel right at home in Maribor Pohorje, with its welcoming atmosphere and tailored facilities. The gentle beginner areas are ideal for children, and ski schools ensure little ones build their confidence on the snow. Off the slopes, kids can enjoy sledding, tobogganing, or exploring the magical winter trails together with their parents.

Activities

Snow activities: cross-country skiing, sledding, tobogganing, snowshoeing, adrenaline park, floodlit night skiing.

Non-skiing activities: Wellness & Spa, city trips.

Maribor Pohorje après ski

Après-ski in Maribor Pohorje is relaxed yet lively, offering a unique local flair. Mountain huts and slope-side bars serve up hearty Slovenian dishes and mulled wine, creating a cosy, welcoming vibe. In true Štajerska style, the evening celebrations – known as čaga – bring music and dancing into the night.

Maribor Pohorje restaurants

Dining options in Maribor Pohorje range from slope-side huts offering hearty local specialities like štruklji (rolled dumplings) and stews to restaurants serving international dishes.

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