Slovenia vs N. Ireland UEFA

Northern Ireland travel out to Maribor to play Slovenia in a Euro 2010 Qualifying football match on 3 September 2010.

This will be Northern Ireland’s first away game of the campaign. The venue is the Ljudski vrt stadium in Maribor, which is Slovenia’s second largest city, located in the northeast of the country.  Kick-off is 8:45 pm local time.
 
Northern Ireland fans travelling out to Slovenia to support their team can access important advice published for them by the Foreign Office (under Advice for Travelling Football fans).

The FCO advice includes important information about passports and visas, getting to the stadium in Maribor – and back to Ljubljana again (as the match ends after the last public transportation stops running).  Fans are advised to arrive at the stadium early as gates open at 6:45 pm.  Entry to the stadium is by ticket only.  Carry photo ID with you during your stay in Slovenia.

Slovenia is located in Central Europe, close to the Alps and the Mediterranean.  It is bordered by Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the south and east, the Adriatic Sea to the southwest, and Italy to the west.  The capital city is Ljubljana.  Languages spoken are Slovene, Italian and Hungarian.

There is much to see and do during a visit to Slovenia.  It is famous for its caves, one of which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as castles, national parks, spas, lakes, and a beautiful coastline.  The Maribor area is also known for wine-making.

Take along your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) but remember that this should not be used as a substitute for travel insurance.   Visit our Travel Guide to Slovenia and follow the link for the FCO for their important and updated Country Advice.

Flickr cc Image:  phault (Lake Bled, Slovenia)