Ptuj
A city with a thousand-year soul
Ptuj is Slovenia’s oldest town — a place where history is literally present at every step.
Roman heritage, medieval elegance and a rich winemaking tradition aren’t just a backdrop here — they are a way of life.
Ptuj is not a place you simply visit — it’s a place you feel.
Top reasons to visit Ptuj
A timeless story of a city with a rich history reaching back more than a thousand years.
An impressive concentration of cultural landmarks — castles, churches, old town architecture, and countless stories of the city and its vineyards.
The outstanding wine tradition of the Štajerska region — from vineyard slopes and wine cellars to authentic, memorable wine experiences.
History of Ptuj and its main landmarks
Ptuj was already an important settlement in Roman times, and over the centuries it grew into a centre of trade, winemaking and culture in this part of Slovenia. Its Old Town creates that rare feeling where every corner holds a story.
Arriving in Ptuj
- Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX), Slovenia — 15 km from Ptuj
- Graz Airport (GRZ), Austria — 70 km from Ptuj
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG), Croatia — 105 km from Ptuj
- Ljubljana Airport (LJU), Slovenia — 140 km from Ptuj
Ptuj sits at an ideal crossroads between Slovenia, Austria and Croatia, making the journey quick and easy from every direction. The city is almost entirely motorway-connected — from Ljubljana it’s an effortless drive of around 140 km. This makes Ptuj an excellent base for exploring Štajerska — and for travelling across borders.
The heart of the local pulse
The Ptuj Tourism Board and numerous local associations are the key drivers of the town’s development and the guardians of the identity of Slovenia’s oldest city. By combining rich tradition and heritage with contemporary approaches to experiences, sustainable tourism and hospitality, Ptuj not only preserves its story — it consciously elevates it into an exceptional experience that inspires visitors from near and far.
