practical
Experience advent
in Zagreb
We are very happy to welcome you to the second edition of Snowdown Swing festival! Here is some practical info to help you in your planning.
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.
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 service
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
Parking
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.
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)
If you need any additional info, please feel free to contact us.