Ljudski vrt Stadium
Football stadium in Maribor, home of NK Maribor
Maribor's main football stadium, Ljudski vrt hosts NK Maribor matches and occasional concerts. Visitors attend games and experience one of Slovenia's larger sports venues close to the city's historic centre.
Ljudski vrt at a Glance#
About Ljudski vrt#
Ljudski vrt is a municipal football stadium in Maribor, Slovenia, serving as the home ground for NK Maribor. It functions as a principal venue for football matches and club events in the city.
The stadium includes spectator stands on multiple sides of the pitch and has been modernised in phases to meet contemporary competition standards. It is used for league fixtures, domestic cup matches and occasional international fixtures.
Originally opened in the mid-20th century, the ground has seen renovations and upgrades over time to improve seating, facilities and spectator access. It remains a focal point for local sports culture.
Ljudski vrt is located close to Maribor city centre on the left bank of the Drava River, within the Urban Municipality of Maribor.
- Stadium use and capacity: Home stadium of NK Maribor and used for domestic and international football matches, with a capacity of roughly 12,700 spectators.
How to Get to Ljudski vrt#
Ljudski vrt is Maribor’s city stadium located close to the city centre. If arriving by train, Maribor railway station is about 1.5-2 km from the stadium - a 20-30 minute walk or a short local bus/taxi ride. From Ljubljana it’s roughly 130 km via the A1 motorway (about 1.5-2 hours by car); local city buses serve stops near the stadium from across Maribor.
Tips for Visiting Ljudski vrt#
- Best time: attend a match for the fullest atmosphere-arrive early to explore the riverside and adjacent Lent district before gates close.
- Which entrance/gateway: the stadium is an easy walk from Maribor city centre, so use public transport or walk from central Maribor to avoid stadium-area parking congestion.
- What most people miss: the riverside park and Lent neighbourhood beside the stadium-strolling the riverbank before or after a match gives a fuller sense of local culture and festival activity.
Best Time to Visit Ljudski vrt#
To experience Ljudski vrt at its most lively visit during the football season (roughly August-May) when matches bring the biggest crowds and atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near Ljudski vrt#
Ljudski vrt's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1045 mm/year), wettest in August.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 3° | -3° | 42 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 6° | -1° | 48 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 4° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 4° - 15° | 9° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 92 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 26° | 20° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 25° | 19° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 9° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 8° | 3° | 91 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 66 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
