Things to do in Styria Region, Slovenia: The Best Observation Decks & Towers

The cathedral bell tower has In the bell tower a fire watch was organized until 1933. There was a little apartment at the top of the tower. The ECOC has in 2012, together with the Maribor Regional Museum, set up a museum collection ''The Guardroom on the tower'', which is easily accessible by climbing 162 steps. At the top of the tower is also an outdoor viewing platform, from where the old town and surroundings can be seen.

An unique bar awaits you in the city centre, on top of the business building Slavija, and represents one of the most important vantage points in Maribor with marvellous view over the city. You will be astonished by fabulous cocktails, large Gin O’teka with more than 80 different gins, and lovely rooftop terrace ‘Luftarca’ with a concept of four seasons, which changes its thematic four times a year.

The largest tree house in Slovenia has a unique design with views in all directions and can be used as an observatory of the forrest. It is made entirely of Douglas fir, the wood native to the urban forest. A playground for children is located a bit lower down hill under the tree house in the clearing.

It is practically impossible to miss the city tower. It is interesting not only because of its baroque onion dome, but also the antique monuments in its walls. An attentive visitor will notice that the tower only has a clock on three sides. Citizens decided not to put a clock on the wall facing the castle as a sign of protest when the lords of the castle refused to pay their share.