Let the magic begin! Advent in Zagreb

11/30/2019 - 1/7/2020

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

Close your eyes. Imagine you are performing a spectacular pirouette in a beautiful ice park.

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Advent on Zrinjevac

One of the most popular and most beautiful symbols of Zagreb, Zrinjevac Park is the perfect place to rest not only your body, but your soul as well.

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Fooling around

A world of magic at Strossmayer square.

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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?

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Christmas Tale

Feel the magic of Christmas in the heart of the city of Zagreb, visit the Christmas Tale and enjoy a truly magical Christmas atmosphere!

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Advent in the Oktogon

Make sure to visit The Oktogon all decorated in the best of Christmas spirit.

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Advent at the Croatian National Theatre

Embrace the magical atmosphere of Advent in Zagreb in one of the most exquisite buildings in the city of Zagreb, a symbol of culture and art.

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Advent in Tunnel

Take a peek at the magical Nutcracker world!

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Advent with Films in Tuškanac

This year, experience the spirit of Christmas in an old film set and you will feel like a star shooting The Nutcracker movie.

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Advent on Stross + Vranyczany Plateau

Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere with a view of the city!

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Caffe de Matoš

Enjoy the most romantic atmosphere in town strolling down the stunning Strossmayer Promenade! Expect to have great fun while enjoying the best views of the city of Zagreb!

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BAŠ NAŠ Advent at Klovićevi Dvori

BAŠ NAŠ Advent at Klovićevi Dvori is bound to be the most fun Advent location this year, with unforgettable memories.

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Advent u Zagrebu

Advent in Maksimir

A superb idea for planning a cosy family evening during the week or delving into a relaxed Advent atmosphere during the weekend!

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Polar Advent in the Wild Heart of the City

As part of the Advent season in Zagreb, the Zoological Garden in Zagreb has traditionally organized special ZOO events and tours designed for children, families and all animal lovers.

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Advent at Prekrižje

Discover the interior of the Prekrižje villa and estate. Enjoy the beauty of its traditional and festive arrangements accompanied by appropriate music programs.

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Advent wreath

Strolling through the streets, you will most certainly find some nice gifts for your loved ones.

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Advent at Ban Jelačić Square

During the Advent season, each new day opens up new possibilities on Ban Jelačić Square.

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Advent of Zagreb craftsmen

This year again, the “Zagreb Artisan Advent” opens its doors to show residents and tourists in Zagreb the wonderful diversity of craft products made by Zagreb's artisans.

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Cultural events during Advent

Advent Concert program of the Zagreb Soloists

Unique Advent concerts with Zagreb Soloists performing beautiful music, from virtuoso waltzes to marches and polkas, and your favourite Croatian and international Christmas songs.

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Advent In Lantern Light

Advent is the time of anticipation of Christmas, the most joyous day of the year. This is a time of joy, giving presents, and love that we share with one another through song.

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Adventfest in the Cathedral

Visit the Zagreb Cathedral and listen to the largest organ in Croatia with the most beautiful palette of sounds.

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Advent Classic Fest

We invite you to enjoy the most beautiful pieces of classical music performed by Croatian musicians.

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Night's with Brahms

A unique cultural tourist event that is certain to touch every soul.

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Festival of Advent and Christmas songs in Zagreb

The most beautiful Christmas songs from the world's musical treasury performed by top choirs and vocalists.

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Advent in St Blaise's Church

We invite you to concerts that are to be held in the special atmosphere of St Blaise's Church, where you can enjoy the festive atmosphere with your loved ones.

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Concerts in St Catherine's Church

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Zagreb Advent Cards

Brilliant female musicians in Zagreb Advent postcards!

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LADO National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia

This year again, the LADO Ensemble has prepared a number of special programmes for the season of Advent in our city that are not to be missed.

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Concerts from Zagreb Christmas balconies Ad Gloriam brass ensemble

The six-piece Ad Gloriam brass ensemble is giving concerts on some of the most beautiful Zagreb balconies, thus bringing the festive Christmas joy to the city's colorful streets.

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Other Events

Live Nativity Scene

Once the cinkuš – the small cathedral bell – tolls, you will have the opportunity to see a live Nativity scene – staged on Kaptol – and experience the atmosphere of the event that changed the course of history.

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Backo Mini Express – The greatest model train in Southeast Europe

The Advent Fairy Tale on Wheels, a must-see attraction created for the Advent in Zagreb, voted the best Christmas market in Europe, is back this year again with lots of premiere holiday features.

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Hoerspiel – A small listening (and watching) game

Ribnjak Youth Centre

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New Year's changing of the guard with horses

New Year's Day changing of the guard, which will be performed by the honorary company of the Kravat regiment..

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Artomat

The ArtOmat is an annual art fair held in December, during the Advent season in Zagreb, with participation of artists and designers specializing in visual arts, applied arts and design.

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Invitation to Tea

The Marija Jambrišak Pupils' Home

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Merry Christmas Tram

A fairy-tale ride with Father Christmas and his party with lots of fun, laughter and Christmas gifts is a joyful ride for everyone and especially for children.

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Christmas Train Tin-Express

Join us for a ride on the merry Christmas train, a special train that has made so many children smile with happiness over the years.

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The LOWER TOWN Tourist Train

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Advent with a Story

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Advent in Marija Bistrica

Advent in Marija Bistrica, a Croatian national pilgrimage site, is a truly special experience!

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"O nata lux" Christmas Concert

Zagreb Music Festival 2019 - Ivan Filipovic Chamber Choir

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Christmas story in Čazma - SalajLand

The Salaj family have been telling their Christmas Fairy Tale, which has become the most significant event in the continental part of Croatia, for 17 years now.

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Christmas Magic at Ribnjak Park

The Ribnjak Youth Centre has prepared a series of workshops that bring Christmas Magic to Ribnjak Park on four consecutive Saturdays during the four weeks of the Advent season.

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Christmas at Cibona

The Christmas Concert in Cibona is traditionally held every year, December 26th.

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Zagreb Christmas Ball

Dance Festival

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WUNDERSAMER WALD (ČUDNA ŠUMA)

Während der Adventszeit finden hier täglich musikalische und gastronomische Events statt, in der Regie der Band „Bolesna braća“ (Kranke Brüder) mit viel Humor, Musik, gutem Essen und Trinken, schönen Feen und guten Zwergen.

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Advent in Susedgrad 2019

Advent season is coming to Susedgrad! Advent Art Atelier and Advent Musical Pavilion on the plateau outside the Susedgrad Cultural Centre.

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Hanukkah, Festival of Lights

The first candle of the Menorah will be lit on 22 December at 5:30 pm at Ban Jelačić Square.

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RECY Christmas

RECY Christmas invites you to join the best Advent in Europe!

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Flavors of the Zagreb Advent

Stuffed turkey with mlinci

Paprenjaci – peppery gingerbread cookies

Vanilin kiflice – vanilla half-moons

Sarma with mashed potatoes – sour cabbage rolls stuffed with minced meat

Makovnjača – yeast dough poppy seed roll

Visitors´ impressions

Ljiljana Mitić, Hrvatska

Nigdje u Europi nismo vidjeli bogatiji, ljepši, organiziraniji, ... Advent!!!

Obišli smo brojne gradove Europe u zadnjih mjesesc i pol dana, i NIGDJE nismo vidjeli bogatiji, ljepši, organiziraniji, ... Advent!!! To me kao Hrvaticu silno veseli, osobito jer se u Zagrebu ponovo osjeća njegova tradicionalna kultura, ukus, sofisticiranost i bogatstvo duhovnim vrijednostima. Vrijedno divljenja i nas domaćih, a pogotovo turista.

Edward Joseph Mavrinac, Oakville, Canada

Undoubtedly the experience of a lifetime!!!

I would highly recommend the city of Zagreb, Croatia to any and all tourists who truly wish to experience the true spirit and energy of the Advent Season. It is an experience which any guests/tourists will never forget.

Tobias und Anna, Wien

Wir haben super Geschenke gefunden.

Einige davon auch für uns selbst. (Lachen)

Alzbeta 29, Czech Republic

Spectacular experience.

The kids had a blast!

Marija i Zoki, Hrvatska

Uživali smo i zasigurno dolazimo opet.

Ivana, Leona y Nina

Fue extraordinario e inolvidable.

Rumi 31, UK

This is perfect!

Highly recommended. Skating around with the beautiful city buildings overlooking is overwhelming.

Advent in the media

Evening Standard

Why you need to visit Zagreb's Advent market

If you think European Christmas markets are little more than twee tourist traps selling overpriced trinkets, you haven’t been to Zagreb’s Advent market. It’s a city-wide street party with a civilised buzz that makes everything sparkle and glow. And it wasn’t just the mulled wine, or the rakija, or the hot gin...

Forbes

A Culinary Guide To Zagreb's Christmas Market (Voted Europe's Best)

No matter where you find yourself in Zagreb — whether it’s ice skating in front of King Tomislav Square or listening to a children’s choir at the main square of Ban Josip Jelačić — wooden kiosks offering hand-held local food and drink are just steps away, offering a culinary crash course. (Plus, there’s no better way to stay warm than with a full, happy belly.)

CNN Travel

Advent traditions around the world

Visitors to the capital, Zagreb, will find a city in full throes of Advent and Christmas spirit in December, with wooden stalls selling handcrafted souvenirs, roasted chestnuts and mulled wine.

The travel website European Best Destinations named the Zagreb Christmas Market as the Best Christmas Market for the third year running, as voted by the public.

There’s plenty to buy, eat and drink, but you also shouldn’t miss the ice-skating on King Tomislav Square and the highly anticipated Christmas Taleperformance at the Central City Square.

Forbes

For the third consecutive year, Zagreb sits atop the European Best Destinations list of the Best Christmas markets

The secret of the capital of Croatia’s success includes high-quality crafts, a friendly and festive atmosphere, concerts, ice skating rinks and affordable prices.

Condé Nast Traveller

Zagreb Christmas market - Best for: A city-wide celebration

From the brass ensemble concerts that take place on the most beautiful balconies around the city to the ice rink in King Tomislav Square, the Croatian capital goes all out at Christmas.

Daily Mail Online

Probably the most exciting Christmas markets... in the world.

There are annual awards for Christmas markets and Zagreb grabbed first place last year. Croatia’s hipster capital has a large student population and offers festive value.

kosmo.at

Zagreb hat den besten Adventmarkt Europas 2016

Der Adventmarkt in Zagreb zählt zu einen der stimmungsvollsten in Europa. Nun trägt die kroatische Hauptstadt offiziell den Titel „Bester europäischer Weihnachtsmarkt 2016“.

dailymail.co.uk

Forget Vienna and Prague, head to Zagreb

Croatia hopes Christmas tourism can boost flagging economy and prove there's much more to country than sea and summertime.

mediaset.it

Zagabria è una vera capitale europea

Affascinante come sanno esserlo le città mitteleuropee, ricche di storia e di tradizione.

meteoweb.eu

I Mercatini di Natale di Zagabria sono i migliori in Europa

Benché l’inverno in Europa abbia molto da offrire, Zagabria porta l’Avvento ad un livello del tutto nuovo e quindi ben merita il premio di “Best Christmas Market 2016”

Let the magic begin! Advent in Zagreb

11/30/2019 - 1/7/2020

Ice park

Advent on Zrinjevac

Fooling around

Advent on European Square

Christmas Tale

Advent in the Oktogon

Advent for Kids

Advent at the Croatian National Theatre

Advent in Tunnel

Advent with Films in Tuškanac

Advent on Stross + Vranyczany Plateau

Caffe de Matoš

BAŠ NAŠ Advent at Klovićevi Dvori

Advent u Zagrebu

Advent in Maksimir

Polar Advent in the Wild Heart of the City

Advent at Prekrižje

Advent wreath

Advent at Ban Jelačić Square

Advent of Zagreb craftsmen

Cultural events during Advent

Advent Concert program of the Zagreb Soloists

Advent In Lantern Light

Adventfest in the Cathedral

Advent Classic Fest

Night's with Brahms

Festival of Advent and Christmas songs in Zagreb

Advent in St Blaise's Church

Concerts in St Catherine's Church

Zagreb Advent Cards

Advent in museums and galleries

Advent in theaters

Advent in concert halls

LADO National Folk Dance Ensemble of Croatia

Concerts from Zagreb Christmas balconies Ad Gloriam brass ensemble

Other Events

Live Nativity Scene

Backo Mini Express – The greatest model train in Southeast Europe

Hoerspiel – A small listening (and watching) game

New Year's changing of the guard with horses

Artomat

Invitation to Tea

Merry Christmas Tram

Christmas Train Tin-Express

The LOWER TOWN Tourist Train

Advent with a Story

Advent in Marija Bistrica

"O nata lux" Christmas Concert

Christmas story in Čazma - SalajLand

Christmas Magic at Ribnjak Park

Christmas at Cibona

Zagreb Christmas Ball

WUNDERSAMER WALD (ČUDNA ŠUMA)

Advent in Susedgrad 2019

Hanukkah, Festival of Lights

RECY Christmas

Flavors of the Zagreb Advent

Stuffed turkey with mlinci

Paprenjaci – peppery gingerbread cookies

Vanilin kiflice – vanilla half-moons

Sarma with mashed potatoes – sour cabbage rolls stuffed with minced meat

Makovnjača – yeast dough poppy seed roll

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Nigdje u Europi nismo vidjeli bogatiji, ljepši, organiziraniji, ... Advent!!!

Undoubtedly the experience of a lifetime!!!

Wir haben super Geschenke gefunden.

Spectacular experience.

Uživali smo i zasigurno dolazimo opet.

Fue extraordinario e inolvidable.

This is perfect!

Advent in the media