Ptuj, Slovenia

Ptuj

Slovenia's oldest town, with a castle above the Drava river and wine cellars below.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Ptuj

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up to Ptuj Castle for the view over the red roofs and the Drava.
  2. AfternoonTour the old wine cellar below the town, one of the oldest in Slovenia.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town.

Day 2

Drive the Jeruzalem wine hills, or join Kurentovanje carnival in February.

What to eat

Štajerska white wines and pumpkin seed oil on everything.

Local tips

Make the most of Ptuj

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. The Kurentovanje carnival in February is busy.

Best photo spot

The castle above the river Drava and the old rooftops.

Getting there

Trains run from Maribor and Ljubljana.

Don't miss nearby

The vineyard hills of Jeruzalem and Haloze.

Good to know

Visit the old wine cellar under the town. The carnival has shaggy kurent costumes.

Plan your visit

Getting to Ptuj

Getting there

  • Maribor Airport (MBX)16 km away
  • Graz Airport (GRZ)70 km away
  • Zagreb70 km away
  • Graz80 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySlovenia

Questions

Ptuj: good to know

Is Ptuj worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Slovenia's oldest town, with a castle above the Drava river and wine cellars below.

How many days do you need in Ptuj?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Ptuj?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. The Kurentovanje carnival in February is busy.

How do you get to Ptuj?

The nearest airport is Maribor Airport (MBX), about 16 km away. Trains run from Maribor and Ljubljana.

What is there to see near Ptuj?

Nearby hidden places include Zagreb (68 km), Graz (79 km) and Ljubljana (112 km).

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