{"id":83644,"date":"2023-09-26T17:18:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=83644"},"modified":"2023-09-26T17:18:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:18:06","slug":"the-award-winning-christmas-market-that-takes-over-an-entire-city-just-two-hours-from-the-uk-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/travel\/the-award-winning-christmas-market-that-takes-over-an-entire-city-just-two-hours-from-the-uk-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The award-winning Christmas market that takes over an entire city – just two hours from the UK | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

THERE'S a Christmas market in Europe with an ice skating rink, a giant Ferris wheel, and hundreds of wooden stalls – but you've probably never even heard of it. <\/p>\n

Every year, Zagreb (Croatia's capital city) hosts a giant Christmas market called Advent Zagreb. <\/p>\n


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In recent years, the sprawling Christmas market has swept across the entire city, with events, stalls, rides, and musical performances being held at 12 different locations. <\/p>\n

Advent Zagreb was previously crowned Europe's Best Christmas market by the travel website European Best Destinations. <\/p>\n

They based their rankings after they received votes from more than 300,000 travellers<\/span> across the globe. <\/p>\n

Advent Zagreb bagged the top spot for three consecutive years in 2016, 2017, and 2018. <\/p>\n

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Since being awarded the crown<\/span>, the Christmas market has substantially expanded its offering. <\/p>\n

It is now home to activities like ice skating, concerts, wooden stalls, rides, and other attractions. <\/p>\n

This year, visitors will find the market's beloved ice skating rink on King Tomislav Square.<\/p>\n

Along the side of the rink, a range of wooden market stalls will serve warm drinks and traditional Croatian sweets and snacks. <\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, at Tu\u0111manac Park there will be a Ferris Wheel, merry-go-round, and an ice slide. <\/p>\n

At Zrinjevac Park, there will be hundreds of trees decorated with twinkling fairy lights as well as plenty of wooden market stalls selling handmade souvenirs. <\/p>\n

The park will also be home to a musical pavilion where festive visitors will be able to watch musical and dance performances. <\/p>\n

If all this doesn't sound like enough, then several other locations across the city will also have their own festive attractions. <\/p>\n

Places like Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square (Zagreb\u2019s main square), European Square, and Strossmayer Promenade, will all have winter market stalls. <\/p>\n

The Christmas market will be open From December 2, 2023, to January 7, 2024. <\/p>\n

While the Christmas market is free to enter, visitors will need to pay for rides and any purchases they make at market stalls. <\/p>\n

Both Ryanair and British Airways operate direct flights from the UK to Zagreb in the winter months. <\/p>\n

Flight prices start at \u00a329 for a one-way ticket, with journey times taking two hours and 15 minutes. <\/p>\n

Hotels in the city are extremely affordable In December too. <\/p>\n

Sun Online Travel have found an overnight stay at Pod Zidom Rooms, a four-star hotel, from \u00a353.50 per person. <\/p>\n

And there are cheaper options on the market too including the Zagreb City Center Apartments LUX, where prices start from \u00a334.50 per person per night. <\/p>\n

In a press release about lesser-known Christmas markets<\/span>, Julianna Marshall, from the International Drivers Association, said: "Experience the unique culture, festive spirit, local cuisine and mingle with locals. And always follow the local guidelines to ensure a safe and fun trip."<\/p>\n

For those holidaymakers who don't fancy heading abroad to visit a Christmas market, then you'll be relieved to know that there are some great festive attractions in the UK. <\/p>\n

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One of those is The Frankfurt Christmas Market in\u00a0Birmingham, which is said to be the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of\u00a0Germany<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, this travel writer thinks their hometown has the\u00a0best Christmas attraction\u00a0in the UK.<\/p>\n


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