The workshop will be hosted at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the heart of Maribor, with excellent conference facilities.
Maribor is a beautiful city with the oldest vine in the world. It has been awarded the title of European Best Green Capital for 2025. Additionally, it was voted third in the list of best places to travel in Europe in 2023 and was chosen as the best European destination to visit in autumn 2024. Visiting the city will give you a great opportunity to enjoy Slovenia, one of the top 5 countries of the most desirable destinations for 2014 and the best European region of gastronomy in 2021.
Workshop location:
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Koroška cesta 46
SI-2000 Maribor
SLOVENIA
How to reach Maribor
Airports
There are several options to reach Maribor from international airports. We recommend travelling via Graz – Austria, Zagreb – Croatia or Ljubljana – Slovenia.
| Airport | Distance | Estimated driving time | ||
| Zagreb | Croatia |  | 128 km | 1 h 30 min |
| Graz | Austria |  | 69 km | 45 min |
| Vienna | Austria | | 258 km | 3 h |
| Ljubljana | Slovenia |  | 156 km | 1 h 30 min |
| Trieste | Italy |  | 252 km | 3 h |
| Venice | Italy | | 361 km | 4 h |
| Bratislava | Slovakia |  | 331 km | 3 h 30 min |
| Budapest | Hungary |  | 386 km | 4 h |
Transfer from airport to Maribor
Private transfer service from airports
For groups, we recommend a private transfer service from the airport Graz, Zagreb or Ljubljana to Maribor city, not for other relations since it would be too expensive.
Approximate prices for a private transfer (4 passengers max per car):
| Airport | Price / one way | ||
| Zagreb | Croatia | | 100 – 150 € |
| Graz | Austria | | 50 – 100 € |
| Ljubljana | Slovenia | | 100 – 150 € |
Mikro Taxi (ml.tim@telemach.net), +386 41 444 222
Taxi Plus (taxi.plus@siol.net), +386 2 2517 151
⚠️ Prices for taxi transfers at airports are usually higher so please book the transfer in advance and if needed ask for help.
ℹ️ It may be convenient for you to match flight arrivals with other partners so you can share the transfer, and therefore share the costs. Transfers from other airports are also available upon request; please contact the taxi provider above, but the prices may be significantly higher.
Shared transfer services from airports
For individuals, we recommend a shared transfer service. You need to book your transfer in advance. Prices start from 30 EUR (to/from Graz Airport), 50 EUR (to/from Vienna, Trieste, Venice Airport) to 100+ EUR in one way, it depends on the service provider, time of reservation, time of transfer etc.
Links to some companies, who offer shared transfer services from nearest airports to Maribor:
- GoOpti – offers online booking, private transport also offered
- iGOline – offers online booking
- Prevozi Anja
Public transport from airports
GRAZ AIRPORT – MARIBOR CITY
Train timetables: Slovenian Railways, Austrian Railways (⚠️There may be no trains on Sundays or during national holidays!)
Bus timetables: Styrian Bus and Railways planner, Flixbus
ZAGREB AIRPORT – MARIBOR CITY
Train timetable: Slovenian Railways, Austrian Railways(⚠️You first need to take a shuttle or a taxi, or an airport bus to Zagreb city train station)
Bus timetables: Traveling.com, Flixbus (⚠️You first need to take a shuttle or a taxi or an airport bus to Zagreb city)
LJUBLJANA AIRPORT – MARIBOR CITY
Train timetables: Slovenian Railways (⚠️You first need to take a shuttle or a taxi to Ljubljana city train station)
Bus timetables: Ljubljana Bus Station, Nomago, Flixbus
VIENNA AIRPORT – MARIBOR CITY
Train timetables: Slovenian Railways, Austrian Railways (⚠️There may be no trains on Sundays and during the national holidays!)
Bus timetables: Traveling.com, Nomago, Flixbus
TRIESTE AIRPORT / VENICE AIRPORT – MARIBOR CITY
Train timetables: Slovenian Railways, Italian Railways (⚠️You need to search for the train to Ljubljana as you will probably need to change the train in Ljubljana)
Bus timetables: Traveling.com , Nomago, Flixbus
Rent-a-car
You can also rent a car at the airport to travel to Maribor. For more information about rent-a-car options, please visit the airport websites.
Accommodation in Maribor
There are several hotels and apartments in Maribor to choose from, some of them are listed below:
| Hotel🏨 | Stars | Price (from) | Walking distance🚶 | Bus lines🚌 |
| Hotel Orel | ⭐⭐⭐ | 70 € | 900 m | 15 |
| Hotel Piramida | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 110 € | 1500 m | 3 |
| Hotel Lent | ⭐⭐⭐ | 80 € | 700 m | / |
| Hotel Maribor | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 100 € | 500 m | / |
| Hotel City Maribor | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 120 € | 1000 m | 3, 5, 7 |
| S Hotel | ⭐⭐⭐ | 50 € | 100 m | / |
| Hotel Habakuk | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 100 € | 6 km | 6 |
| Hotel Arena | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 110 € | 6 km | 6 |
| Hotel Betnava | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80 € | 4 km | 21 |
| Apartment🛏️ | ||||
| Maribor City Appartments | 65 € | 500m | / | |
| Isabella Living | 100 € | 500m | / |
You can book your room directly by the hotel or at www.booking.com.
Transportation in Maribor
Driving in Maribor
By car you can travel to the region of Maribor:
- from the direction of Ljubljana on the A1/E57
- from the direction of Graz on the A9/E57/E59
- from the direction of Zagreb on the E59
- from the direction of Budapest on the E59/E65/E71/M7
- from the direction of Trieste on the E57/E70
- from the direction of Klagenfurt on the road B80/B70
- from the direction of Villach on the B80/B70/E66/B83
⚠️Additional information for drivers in Slovenia:
- For motorways a vignette is mandatory (weekly vignette – 15 €, sold at every gas station),
- seat belt use is compulsory in all seats where they are installed,
- use of dipped headlights is compulsory at all times of day and night,
- use of fog lamps is permitted only when visibility is reduced to less than 50 meters.
- obligatory equipment includes a warning triangle, spare set of lights, first aid kit and reflective vest,
- the maximum permitted blood-alcohol level for drivers is 0.05 percent, on the condition that no ability is impaired. The police may therefore prohibit you from driving even if the alcohol test shows a lower level. They are especially strict with younger drivers. Alcohol tests for drivers are frequent, and the penalties very high, so it is not worth the risk if you have drunk too much.
Parking in Maribor
Maribor in the city is mostly not free. You can pay the parking fees by using Easypark mobile phone application and there is also always a parking machine nearby where you can pay with cash. The parking fees in Maribor range from 0,4€ – 1,5€ /h and parking is paid from Monday to Friday (exact times are on the signs).
If you see the following sign it means that parking is not free. Underneath it there is almost always a sign that says how much the parking costs per hour and from which to which hours parking fees are collected.
Taxis in Maribor
| Taxi company | Telephone number | Mobile app | Price/km |
| Taxi plus | +386 2 2517 151 | https://taxi-plus.com/en/application/ | 1,5 € |
| Wizi | +386 2 707 1212 | https://wizi.hr/en/ | 1,5 € |
| Mikro taxi | +386 41 444 222 | ❌ | NA |
Buses in Maribor
One ride costs 2€ if the ticket is bought from the driver and 0,8€ if the ticket is bought at a newsstand. Since bus services are integrated with Google Maps, it is best if you use the planner available on Google Maps or just use the app on your phone (Android or iOS). The timetables are also available on the local bus company website (Marprom).
What to do in and around Maribor at your free/extra time
Maribor is wonderfully nestled in the embrace of the green Pohorje Mountains on one side and the picturesque wine-growing hills on the other. The city is located by the Drava River and in its center grows the oldest – over 450 years old – vine in the world. Can you imagine this? This is definitely the most important wine-growing area in Slovenia. The beautiful plant of respectable age is certainly one of the many reasons why the Maribor – Pohorje, Slovenian Styria destination is worth a visit. All the wonderful features contribute to the well-being of local people and we sincerely believe that you will also feel great here.
Places to visit
Official turist website of Maribor – Visit Maribor
Main Square
Glavni Trg or The Main square is the second largest square in Maribor, where the history and the hustle and bustle of town life flow into one. Here you can look at important sights of the old town core; sip coffee and sit out in the sunshine or visit some of the small shops. You can find it in the immediate vicinity of the Old Bridge and the street Koroška cesta, and it is one of the most important squares in the city centre. https://goo.gl/maps/p5eoS3jKwmgetVBm6
Old Vine House
The Old Vine, the oldest vine in the world, resides in Maribor right at the centre of the old town. The Old Vine, with an age that spans over 400 years, won its place into the Guinness World Records by being the oldest noble vine in the world still bearing grapes. https://goo.gl/maps/kNgFKchnnupqt4M48
Pyramid Hill
The Pyramid (Slovene: Piramida) is a low hill (elevation 386 m) in the city of Maribor, Slovenia. It is a popular excursion spot, affording a good view of the city. An ascent takes 15 to 30 minutes. https://goo.gl/maps/JjVtEq2vnkkxVuxx9
For more tourist information about Maribor, please visit: https://maribor-pohorje.si/what-to-do.aspx
Lent
Lent is the most delightful and the oldest part of the city of Maribor. The oldest vine in the world grows its deep roots in front of the Old Vine House and has witnessed many stories that have taken place on the banks of the Drava River. The greatest mark was definitely left by the rafters who refreshed themselves at the largest rafting harbour of that time and obtained supplies for their further navigation towards Croatia and Serbia. https://goo.gl/maps/BeFjGvB9krJShcND9
Poštna ulica (Poštna street)
The most popular street in Maribor to eat out or go for a drink. It also hosts concerts on Weekends. https://goo.gl/maps/bdwtEh1gi2tE9hzFA
Pohorje
The Primaeval forest Šumik, pure Pohorje water and moors with lakes, the largest butterfly in Europe and other precious animal species, the only silicate mountain chain in Slovenia – natural sights, which enrapture not only nature lovers but also good experts and specialists. Set off for Pohorje on foot or by bike, and discover the beauty of nature. https://goo.gl/maps/SiXahLbnttuc2FEk9
Ljudski vrt – NK Maribor
The Stadion Ljudski vrt (English: People’s Garden, German: Volksgarten; abbreviation: LV) is an association football stadium located on the left bank of the river Drava in the district of Koroška Vrata, Maribor, Slovenia, with a seating capacity of 12,702. The ground is the home of NK Maribor. The team NK Maribor has played in the Champions League three times in the last few years. You can go and visit one of their matches there. https://goo.gl/maps/QBsWBT7jeRuRoDS4A
