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Experience the most beautiful Advent in Croatia!
This winter, Advent in Varaždin will once again warm your heart and awaken all your senses. Unique attractions, a rich and diverse program for all generations, fairy-tale lighting, the aromas of tempting culinary delights, and the warmth of the locals create an unforgettable holiday atmosphere that attracts thousands of visitors.
Discover for yourself why it has been voted “The Most Beautiful Advent in Croatia” for the past two years—visit Varaždin and share its festive magic with the ones you love.
The Magical City of Santa Claus
Do you imagine what it would be like to become part of a fairy tale? This year in Varaždin, weare turning imagination into reality.
We’re revealing our best-kept secret – after tens of thousands of visitors visited our Santa Claus last year, Santa fell in love with Varaždin so much that he decided to stay here. But this year, he is preparing a real surprise for us – the Magical City of Santa Claus!
The magical city of Santa Claus
The magical city of Santa Claus
Do you imagine what it would be like to become part of a fairy tale? This year in Varaždin, we are turning imagination into reality.
Experience itRudolph’s magical flight and the magical elevator
Rudolph’s magical flight and the magical elevator
Every moment in the Magical City of Santa Claus becomes unforgettable
Experience itKorzo
Korzo
Welcome to Korzo, not only the main square of Varaždin, but the heart of the city, which becomes a true center of magic during Advent.
Experience itWorkshops in the Magical City of Santa Claus
Workshops in the Magical City of Santa Claus
From baking Christmas cookies and assembling LEGO models to ceramic modelling, crafting wooden jewelry, and many other exciting workshops
Experience itTake a piece of magic home with you
Take a piece of magic home with you
Don’t leave Santa’s Magical Town empty-handed – bring a little bit of that Christmas wonder back home!
Experience itAdvent on the Stančić Square
Advent on the Stančić Square
Experience the magic of Advent on the most romantic square in Varaždin.
Experience itIce Magic
Ice Magic
Varaždin's large, fairy-tale ice rink has become a true symbol of Advent in Varaždin.
Experience itPanoramic wheel and carousel
Panoramic wheel and carousel
An unmissable attraction is coming to Varaždin again – the Advent Ferris wheel.
Experience itAdvent calendar and advent wreath
Advent calendar and advent wreath
Experience the holidays through the richness of tradition and the warmth of Varaždin customs.
Experience itOccasional sale
Occasional sale
The markets in the center become the most colorful places of Advent, full of stalls and houses, and it's up to you to get ready for holiday shopping.
Experience it