practical
Experience advent
in Zagreb
Zagreb Christmas market
Zagreb’s Christmas Market is a festive highlight in the heart of our capital. Running from late November to early January, the market transforms the city into a winter wonderland, with charming stalls, sparkling lights, and a cheerful atmosphere. You can enjoy traditional Croatian holiday treats, handcrafted gifts, and live performances in picturesque settings like Ban Jelačić Square and Zrinjevac Park. This blend of local culture, delicious food, and seasonal cheer makes Zagreb a must-visit destination during the holiday season.
HOW TO GET TO ZAGREB
It’s easy to get to Zagreb from various parts of Europe, here are a few recommendations:
By Plane: Book a flight to Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb. Major airlines and Ryanair offer direct flights from many European cities.
By Train: There are some international train connections, but not too many. You can travel from cities like Vienna, Budapest, or Ljubljana to Zagreb with services like EuroCity (EC) or InterCity (IC).
By Bus: Several bus companies run regular services to Zagreb from various European cities, including FlixBus and Eurolines.
By Car: Zagreb is very close to several big cities and capitals. Here are some of the distances:
Belgrade, Serbia – ~400 km (about 4h)
Vienna, Austria – ~380 km (about 4h)
Budapest, Hungary – ~340 km (about 3.5h)
Ljubljana, Slovenia – ~140 km (about 1.5h)
Bratislava, Slovakia – ~380 km (about 4h)
HOW TO GET AROUND ZAGREB
Public transport
Even though Zagreb is quite easily explored on foot, we have a system of trams (ZET) that we recommend you to use to get around more quickly! You can buy a ticket at the kiosk or in the tram from the driver (but it is more expensive). There is also an option to install the MOJ ZET app and use it to buy tickets more easily.
Taxi
When you do not want to wait for the tram or you want to get home faster and more comfortably be sure to have BOLT or UBER apps on your smartphone to order a TAXI. Here are also phone numbers of some local TAXI services (there are also apps available for them):
- EKOTAXI +385 (0) 1 1414
- Taxi Cammeo +385 (0) 1 1212
Public transport
If you are arriving with your car you should know that Zagreb has different parking zones around the city with different price ranges. You can check the prices for each zone here. Also, you can install the ZgPark mobile application to easily purchase, pay and top up parking permits at public parking lots and public garages.
Public bikes
Zagreb has a network of public bikes operated by NextBike. If you install the app and register, you can ride for just 50 cents for 30 minutes. If the weather is nice, this is the best option for late night rides!
RECOMMENDATIONS MAP
We have prepared a convenient Google map with all the festival locations, plus some food recommendations near all the venues.
Festival venues
Cafes
Food
Bars
schedule
FESTIVAL BOOKLET
Click the button below to download the Snowdown Swing 2025 booklet, your all-in-one guide with everything you need for an amazing festival!
FESTIVAL LOCATIONS
SATURDAY PARTY LOCATION
NOVINARSKI DOM
Aaaand we’re back at Novinarski dom, a striking art-deco gem in the heart of Zagreb. It hosted our Saturday party last year, and, by some happy chance, it was available for us again! Its glamorous interior sets the perfect scene for an unforgettable night of dance. And dancers, take note: the floor here is very fast, so get ready to glide.
WORKSHOP LOCATION
BUENA VISTA
The only Latin club in Zagreb focused on dance and authentic Latin culture. With over 120m2 of dance space in the main room, they host workshops, congresses, and vibrant parties for dancers and music lovers alike. This year, Buena Vista Club Zagreb will host our Snowdown Swing Festival workshops and parties on Friday and Sunday.
ELVES CLASSES SPOT
RESIDENCE STUDIO
This dance studio will host workshops for our Elves on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00. It can be a little tricky to find at first: enter the courtyard where the Maredo restaurant is, walk past the restaurant to the back of the courtyard, and you’ll see a bowling club on your right along with a staircase. Head up those stairs and you’ll find the studio. Please remember to bring clean shoes for this venue!
If you need any additional info, please feel free to contact us.