This Advent, from the end of November until the first days of January, Gorski Kotar invites you to an experience filled with holiday joy, concerts, performances, workshops and unforgettable New Year's Eve celebrations.
Advent in Gorski Kotar offers a special holiday experience. Come, feel the magic of winter and spend the end of the year in the heart of nature – where lights and snowflakes come together to create a true fairy tale.
Detailed Advent program
The Moravice boat people cherish the true spirit of Advent through candlelight, Christmas concerts and performances. The event "Usurret Silvestrovu" (Weekend of New Year's Eve) stands out in particular - a farewell to the old year with music, dancing, cocktails, face painting and the release of wish balloons. For nature lovers, there is also the famous "Pancake Walk" to Špičasti vrh.
TUB
During Advent, the Santa Claus House will open in the Čabar log cabin near Tršće - a place of magic for the youngest, with workshops, quizzes, gift distribution and entertainment, and a New Year's Eve party will also be organized.
SHARES
The Delnička Advent Fairy Tale extends over four Advent weekends, and the youngest and their families can expect the Village of Grandma Mraz with musical programs, children's performances, dance numbers, workshops and a Christmas fair. A fairy tale in the snow awaits you in King Tomislav Park with carriage rides and pony rides, and the Workers' Home brings interesting exhibitions. Welcome the New Year at noon, with music and a cheerful atmosphere.
FORGED
This year, Fužine offers a special Advent experience over four Advent weekends. Enjoy Christmas concerts, children's workshops, the play "Christmas Gift" and an unforgettable concert in the Vrelo cave. The traditional "Torchlight Walk" and the most famous farewell to the old year and the welcoming of the new year at noon are unmissable events, while the evening reception brings joy and dancing until the morning.
POODLES
In Lokve, Advent begins with a charity event to raise funds for defibrillators, with the lighting of lights, the release of wish lanterns, and performances by choirs and young performers. This is followed by a performance for Saint Nicholas, a Christmas pub quiz, and creative workshops for children. A charity concert at the Žaba Community Center brings special warmth, while on Christmas Eve, fish are distributed and live nativity scenes are shown. The year ends with a cheerful farewell to the Old Year at noon, with fritule, music, and socializing in the center of Lokve.
DARK
In Mrkopalj, people gather on Christmas Eve with fish and wine, and the holiday atmosphere is completed by a concert by the "Sungerski Lug" cultural and artistic group and a cheerful New Year's Eve celebration at the Cultural Center.
FLAT MOUNTAIN
Ravna Gora begins the Advent season at the end of November with a market for local products, performances and candlelight vigils. Special evenings bring a concert by the Rišpet klapa, a live nativity scene and the traditional Christmas and New Year's concert by the Sloga cultural and artistic group. The New Year is welcomed with a toast, homemade delicacies and the musical atmosphere of the Gorani trio.
SECRETLY
Skrad Advent combines tradition and creativity – from Advent evenings with guitar and theater performances to relaxed gatherings like Paint & Gin evenings. Each Advent evening brings a new reason to gather and socialize.
VRBOVSKO
Vrbovsko brings Joyful December – a rich cultural and entertainment program: theater performances, concerts, culinary and art workshops, and an Advent fair where children receive gifts. The highlight of the holiday magic is the cheerful New Year's Eve at noon – "Ponoć je u podne", with the group Učiteljice, a rich catering offer, and a confetti fireworks display.
Opatija Riviera
Island of Rab
Cres and Lošinj islands
The island of Krk
Crikvenica Vinodol Riviera
Rijeka and surroundings
