Maribor at a glance
- About 96,000 people live in Maribor, one of the three biggest cities in Slovenia.
- It's about 104 km to Ljubljana, the country's largest city.
- Close by: Šentilj v Slov. Goricah (14 km), Slovenska Bistrica (19 km) and Ptuj (23 km).
Dating by city / Slovenia / Urban Municipality of Maribor / Maribor
Meet people in Maribor
No one from Maribor has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
A first date in Maribor
Maribor is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Šentilj v Slov. Goricah is close by.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Maribor: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Maribor?
More than 330,000 people live within 50 km of Maribor, in 84 towns and cities including Celje, Velenje and Ptuj. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Maribor?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Maribor or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Maribor real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Maribor?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.