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In northeastern Slovenia in the Pannonian Plain. Ptuj is Slovenia's oldest town with a medieval castle, the famous Kurentovanje carnival, and excellent wine cellars. The town on the Drava River exudes historic charm.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 28°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: October — a pleasant 19°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
10°
Feb
13°
Mar
15°
Apr
21°
May
26°
Jun
28°
Jul
28°
Aug
22°
Sep
19°
Oct
10°
Nov
6°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
9d
Jan
5d
Feb
8d
Mar
9d
Apr
14d
May
12d
Jun
10d
Jul
10d
Aug
11d
Sep
6d
Oct
9d
Nov
11d
Dec

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Ptuj as a Vacation Destination

Ptuj is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 28°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

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Local languages
SL