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How to reach Maribor
By Car
Maribor is located at the crossroads to Graz, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Trieste, Klagenfurt and Munich. In terms of travel distance, travelling by car is recommended from Zagreb, Ljubljana and Klagenfurt (1hr 30 min), Vienna and Trieste (2 hrs 30 min), Bratislava (3 hrs), and Prague, Budapest and Venice (4 hrs). In September, there are no delays at the border crossings. The location of the Habakuk Hotel is indicated on all roads leading to the centre of Maribor. There are two parking options at the Habakuk Convention Centre: an indoor parking lot and an outdoor parking lot. For more information on driving in Slovenia, visit the Automobile Association of Slovenia (AMZS) web site http://www.amzs.si/. For information about car hire, please visit: Car Rentals at http://www.hertz.si.
By Train
Maribor lies in the middle of the classic Austrian Southern railway line (Südbahn) formerly operating from Vienna to Italy. The city is well connected by rail to Zagreb and Budapest. It takes approximately one hour to get to Graz, two hours to Ljubljana, three hours to Zagreb, and four hours to get either to Vienna or Trieste. For information on train timetables, please visit http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/inland_transport/timetable_with_prices/ (for inland journeys), or http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/international:trnsport/international_links/ (for international journeys).
By Plane
The closest airport to Maribor is Graz Airport, which is only 40 kilometres away and has regular connections to Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich. For the duration of the conference, the shuttle service will be provided between the Airport and the Habakuk Convention Centre.
Further away from Maribor are Ljubljana Airport (130 km away) and Zagreb Airport (120 km away). If you decide to land in Ljubljana or Zagreb, the only way to get to Maribor is to use coach and train services from the airports to Maribor. We strongly recommend travelling to Graz Airport instead.
SHUTTLE BUS GRAZ-MARIBOR-GRAZ
We would like to recommend all participants of HCC7 to travel to Maribor via Graz Airport (Austria). A free shuttle bus service for the journey Graz-Maribor-Graz will be organised, which will operate in accordance with the following timetable:
If, upon receiving information about your individual arrival and departure times, we should discover that a significant number of participants will be arriving at times, other than the ones specified in the timetable above, we will organise additional travel times.
You will recognise our shuttle bus by its HCC7 sign at the front. The staff at the airport information point will also be informed about the departures and arrivals of the HCC7 shuttle bus. The transport will be coordinated by Mr. Izidor Rebernak (mobile phone number: +386 (0)41 622-257).
If you prefer to travel by taxi, the approximate cost of a one-way journey will be 40 to 50 Euros.
Taxi
For taxi services in Maribor call 80-12-22 (Radio Taxi) or 80-11-22 (Taxi Plus)
Tips for travellers in Slovenia
Slovenia is a well-organised small country with a population of two million. It practically lies in the heart of Europe, combining the geographical characteristics of the Mediterranean Coastline, the Alps and the Pannonian plain. The country itself is easily accessible, its people are friendly and open-minded, many of them speak foreign languages such as English, German and different Slavic languages.
Local time
Standard time: GMT + 1
Summer time: GTM + 2 (end of March to end of October)
Climate and temperatures
As a general rule, the weather is very pleasant in September, ideal for the grape ripening process taking place in the vineyards surrounding Maribor. The average daytime temperature is 20° C, the average night time temperature lies at about 15° C. There is always a chance of rain, so do not forget to bring an umbrella and a warm cardigan.
Public holidays
There aren't any public holidays in September. On Saturdays, banks and offices are closed, but shops are open until midday. Only a few shops are open on Sundays.
Telephone system
Country dialling code: + 386
Code for international calls: 00
Code for Maribor: 02
Directory enquiries: 11 80
Emergency numbers:
- Police:113
- Ambulance: 112
- Fire brigade: 112
Currency and payment methods:
Official currency: Slovenian Tolar (SIT)
1 EUR = 239.90 SIT
1 USD = 190.00 SIT
1 SFR = 153.70 SIT
1 SEK = 25.70 SIT
Money can be exchanged in most hotels, banks, etc. The exchange rate is stable so it doesn't matter where you exchange your money.
In shops and restaurants, the acceptance of credit cards is clearly indicated by a sign. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are most commonly used and accepted.
Address of the Secretariat:
IZUM(HCC7)
Presernova 17
2000 Maribor
Slovenia
phone: +386 2 2520-353
fax: +386 2 2524-334
e-mail: franci.pivec@izum.si
Site of the Conference: 20-24 September 2006
Registration Desk – Opening Hours
By Car
Maribor is located at the crossroads to Graz, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Trieste, Klagenfurt and Munich. In terms of travel distance, travelling by car is recommended from Zagreb, Ljubljana and Klagenfurt (1hr 30 min), Vienna and Trieste (2 hrs 30 min), Bratislava (3 hrs), and Prague, Budapest and Venice (4 hrs). In September, there are no delays at the border crossings. The location of the Habakuk Hotel is indicated on all roads leading to the centre of Maribor. There are two parking options at the Habakuk Convention Centre: an indoor parking lot and an outdoor parking lot. For more information on driving in Slovenia, visit the Automobile Association of Slovenia (AMZS) web site http://www.amzs.si/. For information about car hire, please visit: Car Rentals at http://www.hertz.si.
By Train
Maribor lies in the middle of the classic Austrian Southern railway line (Südbahn) formerly operating from Vienna to Italy. The city is well connected by rail to Zagreb and Budapest. It takes approximately one hour to get to Graz, two hours to Ljubljana, three hours to Zagreb, and four hours to get either to Vienna or Trieste. For information on train timetables, please visit http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/inland_transport/timetable_with_prices/ (for inland journeys), or http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/international:trnsport/international_links/ (for international journeys).
By Plane
The closest airport to Maribor is Graz Airport, which is only 40 kilometres away and has regular connections to Vienna, Munich, Frankfurt and Zurich. For the duration of the conference, the shuttle service will be provided between the Airport and the Habakuk Convention Centre.
Further away from Maribor are Ljubljana Airport (130 km away) and Zagreb Airport (120 km away). If you decide to land in Ljubljana or Zagreb, the only way to get to Maribor is to use coach and train services from the airports to Maribor. We strongly recommend travelling to Graz Airport instead.
SHUTTLE BUS GRAZ-MARIBOR-GRAZ
We would like to recommend all participants of HCC7 to travel to Maribor via Graz Airport (Austria). A free shuttle bus service for the journey Graz-Maribor-Graz will be organised, which will operate in accordance with the following timetable:
DATE GRAZ to MARIBOR MARIBOR to GRAZ
19/09 11.30 16.30 21.30
20/09 11.30 16.30 21.30
21/09 11.30 16.30
22/09
23/09 11.30 16.30 10.30 15.30
24/09 6.30 10.30 15.30
25/09 6.30 10.30 15.30
If, upon receiving information about your individual arrival and departure times, we should discover that a significant number of participants will be arriving at times, other than the ones specified in the timetable above, we will organise additional travel times.
You will recognise our shuttle bus by its HCC7 sign at the front. The staff at the airport information point will also be informed about the departures and arrivals of the HCC7 shuttle bus. The transport will be coordinated by Mr. Izidor Rebernak (mobile phone number: +386 (0)41 622-257).
If you prefer to travel by taxi, the approximate cost of a one-way journey will be 40 to 50 Euros.
Taxi
For taxi services in Maribor call 80-12-22 (Radio Taxi) or 80-11-22 (Taxi Plus)
Tips for travellers in Slovenia
Slovenia is a well-organised small country with a population of two million. It practically lies in the heart of Europe, combining the geographical characteristics of the Mediterranean Coastline, the Alps and the Pannonian plain. The country itself is easily accessible, its people are friendly and open-minded, many of them speak foreign languages such as English, German and different Slavic languages.
Local time
Standard time: GMT + 1
Summer time: GTM + 2 (end of March to end of October)
Climate and temperatures
As a general rule, the weather is very pleasant in September, ideal for the grape ripening process taking place in the vineyards surrounding Maribor. The average daytime temperature is 20° C, the average night time temperature lies at about 15° C. There is always a chance of rain, so do not forget to bring an umbrella and a warm cardigan.
Public holidays
There aren't any public holidays in September. On Saturdays, banks and offices are closed, but shops are open until midday. Only a few shops are open on Sundays.
Telephone system
Country dialling code: + 386
Code for international calls: 00
Code for Maribor: 02
Directory enquiries: 11 80
Emergency numbers:
- Police:113
- Ambulance: 112
- Fire brigade: 112
Currency and payment methods:
Official currency: Slovenian Tolar (SIT)
1 EUR = 239.90 SIT
1 USD = 190.00 SIT
1 SFR = 153.70 SIT
1 SEK = 25.70 SIT
Money can be exchanged in most hotels, banks, etc. The exchange rate is stable so it doesn't matter where you exchange your money.
In shops and restaurants, the acceptance of credit cards is clearly indicated by a sign. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are most commonly used and accepted.
Address of the Secretariat:
IZUM(HCC7)
Presernova 17
2000 Maribor
Slovenia
phone: +386 2 2520-353
fax: +386 2 2524-334
e-mail: franci.pivec@izum.si
Site of the Conference: 20-24 September 2006
Registration Desk – Opening Hours