Maribor

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Summary

Introduction

Maribor lies on the banks of river Drava, next to the foothills of mountain Pohorje which are covered with vineyards. The city is located in north-eastern Slovenia and was European Capital of Culture in 2012. It has a diverse history but during World War II it housed a large armament industry, was systematically bombed by the Allies. Despite Maribor being the most war damaged city in Slovenia, Old City still stands.

Maribor is famous for its sport with many local teams winning their respective National titles. It has also hosted International competitions like the Federation Cup.

Travel

By air: Maribor airport 11 km - Ljubljana airport 136 km - Graz airport (Austria) 70 km

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Accommodation

The Recommend Hotels are both located at the foothills of mountain Pohorje and have their own wellness centres including a gym and swimming pool.

5* Hotel Habakuk
- 134 modern, well equipped rooms with comfortable beds and 3 executive suites
- All rooms are equipped with cable TV, telephone, AC, safe deposit box, mini-bar, shower with toilet, most rooms also feature a balcony
- Conference/team room on each floor

4* Hotel Arena
- 56 modern, well equipped rooms with comfortable large beds
- All rooms are equipped with cable TV, telephone, AC, safe deposit box, mini-bar, shower with toilet, most rooms also feature a balcony
- Conference/team room

4* DRAŠ Sports Hall
- The Sports Hall's offers its hotel with accommodation
- 54 persons in 21 rooms in either single, double or triple rooms

Training Facilities

Sports Facilities

VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, HANDBALL, MARTIAL ARTS, RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

LUKNA SPORTS HALL – all year round
- Playing area 58m x 26.30m - Ceiling height 14m
- Gym; 76m² (100m from the sports hall)
- 6.5km from the hotels with organised transportation

DRAŠ SPORTS HALL – all year round
Offers a top-level parquet flooring with FIBA certificate
- Playing area 37m x 33m - celing height min. 9m
- Gym; 120 m²
- Own accommodation. See Accommodation

SWIMMING and WATER POLO
- 50m, 10 lane, 2m deep indoor Olympic pool and
- All necessary equipment
- Gym; 95 m²
- 6.5km from the hotels with organised transportation

FOOTBALL
- 2 Pitches; 105m x 92m with natural grass, 1 with floodlights
- 2 Pitches; 100m x 70m with natural grass
- Gym: 60 m² in hotel Arena
- minutes walking distance from the hotels

ATHLETICS
- 400m, 8 lanes tartan track
- All necessary equipment
- Fully equipped for high jump, long jump, triple jump and pole vault
- Fully equipped for hammer, discus, javelin and shot put throw
- 4km from the hotels with organised transportation

TENNIS
- 13 clay courts (2 with floodlights) and 3 indoor hard courts
- 4.5km from the hotels with organised transportation