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Ptuj Castle

Ptuj, Slovenia

History

A castle museum above Slovenia’s oldest town, with collections of arms, musical instruments and the shaggy kurent carnival costumes.

Nearest town
Ptuj, Slovenia
Category
History & culture
GPS
46.4220, 15.8690

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Slovenia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Kamp Terme PtujCampsite
    1 km from Ptuj Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Kamp Terme Ptuj - Glamping Vinska vasCampsite
    1 km from Ptuj Castle
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • PZA ZabovciMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Ptuj Castle · 8 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • MajolkaMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Ptuj Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Center KekecCampsite
    24 km from Ptuj Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Kamp SilvaCampsite
    24 km from Ptuj Castle
    TentsDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Slovenia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ptuj Castle?

Ptuj Castle is in Ptuj, Slovenia, at GPS 46.4220, 15.8690. It is about 23 km from Maribor.

Can you camp near Ptuj Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kamp Terme Ptuj, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ptuj Castle?

Ptuj Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Eastern Slovenia: castles and wine hills.

What is there to see near Ptuj Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Old Vine House (23 km), Jeruzalem Wine Hills (25 km), South Styrian Wine Road at Ratsch (34 km) and Varaždin Old Town (38 km).

When is the best time to visit Ptuj Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)