Vinska Vigred (Wine Spring) — a 3-day weekend in Podravje

The weekend, day by day

1. 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.

2. Day 2

   Vinska Vigred (Wine Spring)

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. 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.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Podravje

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Maribor

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Maribor

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Maribor

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Practical

Nearest airport

Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU)

Festival site

Visit official site