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Vinska Vigred (Wine Spring) — a 3-day weekend in Podravje
Last weekend of April. Maribor, Slovenia.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Maribor
Land at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Vinska Vigred (Wine Spring)
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Podravje
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Maribor
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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Practical
- Nearest airport
- Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU)
Insider tip
Time your visit to taste directly from producers who still use the historic underground cellars—the constant 10°C temperature adds authenticity to the experience. Seek out smaller Podravje producers like Vino Zlata Brežovica; they rarely export and offer honest, mineral-driven whites you won't find elsewhere.
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