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Advent in Zagreb

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Source: Zagreb Tourist Board

30/11/2019 to 07/01/2020

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The sound of Christmas bells, the scent of gingerbread, mulled wine and various other delicacies... Just forget everything and enjoy all these wonderful things! During the Advent season, Zagreb offers a variety of events that will satisfy even the most demanding visitors. Plenty of fun, excellent food, unique events, art, but also a genuine Christmas atmosphere, await you on the streets of Croatia's capital. Don't wait for Santa sitting by your fireplace, find him in the city! Make sure you polish your boots before you go because we have in store for you a number of pleasant surprises, including the musical program which will make you want to dance all night long!

Ready, set... Advent in Zagreb!

Ice park

Are you enjoying this magical feeling? This is exactly what awaits you in King Tomislav Square – a magical winter idyll on ice. With good music playing in the background, you can enrich your outdoor ice skating experience with the fragrance and flavor of a variety of culinary delights, as well as numerous cultural events for both children and adults. You still haven't opened your eyes and put on ice skates? Don't worry, our experienced skating instructors will wake you up! Your fairy tale is real – it takes place right between the Art Pavilion and the statue of the first Croatian king, Tomislav.

Advent in the Klovićevi Dvori Gallery brings concerts, great fun and many attractions for visitors.

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On the most beautiful city stage, in the idyllic surroundings of the Upper Town, the new Advent attraction will be the epitome of great fun, unforgettable moments and the most beautiful Advent memories. 

In addition to free concerts, choir performances and a plethora of unique culinary treats, the Advent in the Klovićevi Dvori Gallery offers great fun for the entire family.

Another advent attraction will thrill those who love a beautiful photography and all those that want a lasting memory of their special winter moment on the top of the city. To make the most beautiful Advent photo a special frame will be set up from which, if you wish, it can even snow.

Advent in Zrinjevac Park

An escape from everyday life to the park with an alley of 220 plane trees is equally magical in all seasons. But it is only during the Advent season that these large boughs light up with a special glow and the old music pavilion becomes a haven for lovers of Christmas classics and waltzes. When you think of Christmas, do you think of your childhood and family gatherings around the Christmas tree, Christmas songs and the fragrance of your grandma's dishes? If you want to truly relive those happy memories, the Advent on Zrinjevac is the perfect place for you. Apart from enjoying unique Christmas ornaments and handmade souvenirs from selected local artisans, you will have the opportunity to revel in the traditional – almost forgotten – Zagreb specialties as well. Yes, we are talking here about the well-known krpice sa zeljem (pasta with cabbage), a staple of Zagreb cuisine. And don't worry, there'll be plenty of strudels as well. A Christmas fairy tale can commence!

Advent in the Tunnel

See the magic world of The Nutcracker!

Advent at Prekrižje

Villa Prekrižje was built as a summer residence in 1942. The villa was designed by Ivan Zemljak, one of the leading architects of the modern school of architecture between the two World Wars.
This rustic villa in Gornje Prekrižje is an example of an architectural style focused on using elements of traditional Croatian architecture in both overall design and décor. The interiors designed with pieces specially contracted from local artisans and manufacturers to represent “traditional style” include cast iron lamps, traditional embroidery on textiles and furnishings, country-style trunks of carved wood, and ceramic stoves built to resemble those in country homes. The walls are adorned with paintings by local artists featuring scenes from country living, and the wooden roof is a traditional double-pitched thatched roof.
The rustic villa has been used for formal receptions and activities of the Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia as part of the presidential complex.
Fridays and Saturdays: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
SPECIAL CITY BUS ROUTE  (KAPTOL - PREKRIŽJE)
Departures:
Kaptol - 3:25pm, 3:45pm, 4:05pm, 4:25pm, 4:45pm, 5:05pm, 5:25pm, 5:45pm, 6:05pm, 6:25pm, 6:45pm, 7:05pm
Prekrižje - 4:20pm, 4:40pm, 5:00pm, 5:20pm, 5:40pm, 6:00pm, 6:20pm, 6:40pm, 7:00pm, 7:20pm, 7:40pm, 8:00pm, 8:20pm, 8:40pm

Advent on European Square

Are you looking for a good time amidst young creative people, and at the same time want to see a good movie, warm yourself with a cup of mulled wine or simply find a nice Christmas souvenir?

Look no further! The European Square pedestrian zone, situated in the very heart of the city, becomes a favorite meeting place for young people during the Advent season. A rich offer of concerts, attractions and exhibitions – on par with other European cities – makes this place a must-see location for all those looking for a good time. Feeling young and preferring a real 'urban flair'? Then this is the place for you!

Fooling around

Strossmayer square in the heart of Zagreb, between Zrinjevac and Tomislav square, during the Advent season, is becoming a colourful vivid canvas. Discover entertainment, food, magic, dreams and, above all, a lot of fun. 

 

The Tale from Grič - Advent on the Vranyczany Plateau

Grič Tale – A new fairy-tale location in the Upper Town, between the Lotrščak tower and the DHMZ building, at the beautiful historical Vranicanijeva Poljana. Every day at Vranicanijeva Poljana, you can enjoy gourmet food made for all you lovers of fine food to the wonderful background music performed by classy jazz musicians and great DJs who will make you want to dance to their jazz groove and dance rhythms. The magical, mystical mood of this special place will be emphasized with a specially designed stage set, too beautiful to describe here, so you will just have to walk up to the Upper Town and see this place with your own eyes! 

Opening hours Monday-Friday: 12:00 - 23:00h
Opening hours Weekends: 10:00 - 23:00h
Music program: 20:00 - 22:00h
Christmas: 17:00 - 23:00h

Where?

Vranicanijeva poljana, Zagreb, Croatia

CHRISTMAS MAGIC IN DOWNTOWN

 At our huts, visitors will this year have the opportunity to try out a top quality gastronomic selection. From popular top quality sausages and excellent mulled wine to exclusive offer created specially for this occasion.

 

Every day at this fairy-tale location there is an entertainment program with numerous music acts and animations for children during the day, as well as special parties for the evening program.

The imaginative scenography that became the trademark of the last year's Advent in Zagreb will be upgraded and we will show all visitors a real fairy-tale Christmas magic in downtown Zagreb.

 

Live Nativity Scene

Young men and women from the Cenacolo Community, once trapped in the world of drugs and alcohol, see the birth of Jesus as their own rebirth. It is therefore not in the least surprising that their deeply felt performance exudes a special kind of energy, thus conveying comfort and peace to all the onlookers. Jesus' crib, the manger, people of Bethlehem, farm animals, the three wise men from the East and the shepherds will take you back to the time of Jesus' birth and add a whole new layer to the Advent atmosphere.​