Nearest Airports:
There are six airports within two and a half hours drive from the house:
• Graz (50min): Ryanair
• Ljubljana (1h 30min): EasyJet, Lufthansa, Adria Airways and other major airlines
• Zagreb (1h): Wizzair, BA, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Croatian Airways, and other major airlines.
• Klagenfurt (2h 10min): Ryanair
• Trieste (2h 20min): Ryanair
• Balaton, Hungary (2h 30min): Ryanair
Car rental companies in Slovenia: Budget, Herz, Avis, Europcar, Alamo and others.
Distances: Maribor (27km), Graz (87km), Ljubljana (132km), Zagreb (86km), Bled (162km), Piran (270km), Vienna (231km), Venice (366km), Budapest (516km), Venice (366km), Rome (879km), Munich (517km), Belgrade (480km)
Nearest Cities Worth Visiting:
Ptuj is the oldest city in Slovenia and was first recorded as a Roman settlement. This small and picturesque town is only 10 minutes drive away, handy for sightseeng as well as shooping. Ptuj castle located on the hill in the middle of the town is now a museum, exhibiting a variety of local antique artifacts: painings, pictures, masks, furniture instruments, wepons and armor. Visit is highly recommended. Graz, ex. European Capital of Culture is one of the most beatiful towns in Austria. A day trip to Graz can be as much about shoping as dining, or culture. A must see! Once on the way, look at the tourist guide for Osteria available in the house and consider visiting agro-tourist farms for some fine local cusine. Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, is a small and picturesque town. A day-trip to the capital makes a delightful destination offering shopping, art galleries, and a variety of bars and restaurants along the Ljubljanica River. Other towns: Bled, Piran, Zagreb, Triest, Venice
Swimming and Treking in the Alps:
There are a number of spas/outdoor swimming pools in Slovenia. The nearest is Terme Ptuj (15min drive), which boasts the tallest water slides in Slovenia. It is a great place for children and adults alike. Details of many other spas are given in the tourists guides provided in HIsa Vina. Slovenia is well known for its beautiful mountains and endless treking routes. Those who like dramatic Alpine senery could venture to Pohorje, Savinjska dolina, or the Kamniske Alps. Even more dramatic are the Julian Alps and the valley of Trenta in the north west of Slovenia. Those who preffer gentler rolling hills and wine-growing areas can explore the immediate surroundings of Haloze hills. See the guides and maps provided in HIsa Vina for specific details. A comprehensive list of recommended restaurants in the wider area is available at the property.
Ski:
In the winter season, the guests can enjoy skiing at a number of local ski resorts. A car is required to reach the resorts. The nearest ski resort is Pohorje ski area (15 min drive), a host to women's World Cup races. The Pohorje resorts of Areh and Bolfenk have a variety of pistes for both beginners and accomplished skiers. Other ski resorts in the area are Rogla (55 min drive), Golte (1 hour 10 min drive) and Sljeme in Croatia (1 hour 30 min drive). A guide to all local ski resorts is available at the property.
Golf:
There is an 18-hole golf course in Ptuj, located 10 min drive from the house. Ptuj golf course (please, do not hesitate to contact owner for link) is regarded as one of the best in the region and was voted the best golf course in Slovenia in 2007. There are a further 4 golf courses within a 60 min drive. The second nearest is located in the vineyards of Slovenske Konjice - Zlati Gric (40 min drive). Others are in Moravske Toplice, Podcetrtek - Olimje, and Rogaska - Jelsingrad. Further details about all the golf courses in the region are available at the property.
Other Activities:
Wine tasting, health spa, local cusine, town trips
marks the location of the property in Slovenia
