Karavanks and Pohorje

Karavanks and Pohorje must-sees

The Karavanks and Pohorje regions span the border between Slovenia and Austria, characterized by rugged limestone peaks and dense forests. This selection features historic fortifications like the 14th-century Celje Castle and Maribor’s medieval defensive towers. Natural highlights include the turquoise waters of Lake Faak, the karst formations of Hell Cave, and the Martuljek waterfalls. Visitors can explore the mining history at Podzemlje Pece or the botanical displays at Mozirski gaj, reflecting a landscape shaped by alpine terrain and centuries of regional history.

Karavanks and Pohorje Must-Sees — Map

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Maribor Castle

Maribor Castle is a Baroque mansion in the town of Maribor, northeastern Slovenia. It contains a regional museum.

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Celje Castle

Celje Castle, also known as Celje Upper Castle or Old Castle, is a castle ruin in Celje, Slovenia, formerly the seat of the Counts of Celje.

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Hell Cave

Hell Cave is a karst cave in the settlement of Zalog pri Šempetru in Slovenia.

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Water tower

The Maribor Water Tower is a medieval fortified tower in the city of Maribor, Slovenia.

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Judgement Tower

The Judgement Tower is a fortified medieval tower in the city of Maribor, Slovenia.

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Old Bridge

The Old Bridge, also named the State Bridge, the Main Bridge and the Drava Bridge, is a bridge crossing the Drava river in Maribor,…

Rekm / Public domain

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Slomšek Square

A lovely square is situated between the town's cathedral and a beautiful park, which makes it a perfect place for relaxation and simply…

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Maribor Main Square

The central part of Maribor's old town is an open and spacious place surrounded by picturesque buildings dating back hundreds of years.

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Maribor Synagogue

Maribor Synagogue is a former synagogue and current museum in the city of Maribor, Slovenia.

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Shell

A 24/7 service station providing GTL diesel, AdBlue, and high-octane fuels for travelers crossing the border region.

EPei / CC-by-sa 3.0

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Lake Faak

Lake Faak is a lake in the Austrian state of Carinthia. With an area of approximately 2.2 km2, it is the state's fifth-largest lake.

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Mozirski gaj

A botanical park and flower garden situated along the Savinja River, featuring themed gardens, traditional ethnological buildings, and a lookout tower.

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I. Martuljški slap

The lower of two waterfalls in the Martuljek forest, cascading 29 meters over a limestone wall. It is accessible via a forest trail from Gozd Martuljek.

Ljuba brank / GFDL

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Podzemlje Pece - Turistični rudnik in muzej

A former lead and zinc mine beneath Mount Peca, offering guided tours through abandoned tunnels by train, bicycle, or kayak to explore the region's industrial heritage.

Johann Jaritz / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Burgruine Finkenstein

Finkenstein Castle is a ruined medieval castle in the market town of Finkenstein, in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

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Schloss Rosegg

Schloss Rosegg is a castle in Rosegg, Carinthia, Austria. Schloss Rosegg is 478 metres above sea level.

Szeder László / GFDL

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Celje

A nice town set in beautiful lush countryside full of parks and with nearby mountains.

Michal Hrbek / CC-BY-SA

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Planšarsko jezero

A heart-shaped artificial lake in Jezersko, created by local residents to preserve the memory of a larger glacial lake that once covered the valley.

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