Lake Ptuj

#60 among destinations in Slovenia

Nature, Lake, Natural attraction, Top attraction

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Lake Ptuj is a reservoir on the Drava River southeast of the town of Ptuj in eastern Slovenia. It is the largest reservoir in Slovenia and was created in 1978 when a dam for the Formin hydroelectric power plant was built on the Drava. It is still used as the reservoir for the power plant, but is also popular for rowing, sailing, and fishing. ()

Local name: Ptujsko jezero Length: 3.42 miWidth: 5249 ftMaximum depth: 39 ftElevation: 696 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°23'53"N, 15°54'9"E

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PodravskaSlovenia

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Lake Ptuj – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ptuj Castle, Terme Ptuj, St. George's Church, Orpheus Monument.

2.3 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, Forts and castles
Ptuj Castle, Ptuj
59 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the oldest city in Slovenia, Ptuj Castle is a testament to the region's rich history and architectural heritage. Overlooking the city of Ptuj, this majestic castle commands attention with its strategic position and imposing presence.
2.7 miNW
46°25'19"N • 15°51'23"E
Terme Ptuj, Ptuj
70 min walk • Watersports, Historical place, Spa
2.2 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture
St. George's Church, Ptuj
55 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ptuj, Slovenia, St. George's Church stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural and religious heritage. This venerable church is not only a place of worship but also a landmark of architectural significance, drawing visitors from...
2.2 miNW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Orpheus Monument, Ptuj
56 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ptuj, Slovenia, the Orpheus Monument stands as a poignant memorial that harks back to the Roman period. This ancient Roman tombstone, named after the mythical Greek poet and musician Orpheus, is a significant archaeological find and a...
1.5 miNW
Bridge
Puh Bridge, Ptuj
39 min walk • The Puch Bridge, officially the Bridge over the Drava River in Ptuj, is an extradosed bridge over the Drava River near lake Ptuj in northeastern Slovenia. It is named after the inventor Johann Puch. It is 430 metres long and 18.7 m wide, and has an area of 8,097 square metres.
2.5 miSE
Winery, Wine tours
Haloze
65 min walk • Haloze is a geographical sub-region of Slovenia. It is in the northeast of the country, in the Styria region.
2.3 miNW
46°25'12"N • 15°51'59"E
Knjižnica Ivana Potrča Ptuj, Ptuj
59 min walk • Library
2.4 miNW
46°25'14"N • 15°51'53"E
Pokrajinski muzej Ptuj Ormož, Ptuj
61 min walk • Museum
1.8 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Ptuj City Stadium, Ptuj
47 min walk • Ptuj City Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Ptuj, Slovenia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 1,592 seats.
5.4 miW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Aluminij Sports Park
138 min walk • Aluminij Sports Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Kidričevo, Slovenia. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of the Slovenian PrvaLiga team NK Aluminij. During the 2016–17 season, the stadium underwent a major reconstruction.
5 miW
Locality
Kidričevo
128 min walk • Kidričevo is a town near Ptuj in northeastern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Kidričevo. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region. The town is industrialized and best known for the Talum aluminum-smelting factory.