{"id":169194,"date":"2026-11-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horvatingatlanok.com\/?p=169194"},"modified":"2026-11-10T11:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T11:08:55","slug":"advent-weekend-zagreb-rijeka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horvatingatlanok.com\/en\/advent-weekend-zagreb-rijeka\/","title":{"rendered":"An Advent Weekend Towards the Sea: Zagreb and Rijeka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;margin:0 0 16px;\">Ad<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f2f6f9;border-left:4px solid #004274;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-weight:700;color:#004274;\">In short<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;\">\n<li><strong>Zagreb:<\/strong> the official Advent period runs from 28 November 2026 to 7 January 2027<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rijeka:<\/strong> the Korzo, the seafront Riva, the ice rink and Trsat Castle; check this year&#8217;s programme before you travel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Route:<\/strong> the two cities can be combined on one trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you would like a long weekend in December, you do not need to go far. Advent in Zagreb and in Rijeka can be combined in one trip: one city brings big-city lights, the other the closeness of the sea. We have collected the details from the official Advent and tourism websites of the two cities.<\/p>\n<h2>Zagreb: the official dates<\/h2>\n<p>According to the official Advent in Zagreb website, this year&#8217;s Advent runs <strong>from 28 November 2026 to 7 January 2027<\/strong>. The website publishes the detailed programme as it becomes available, so it is worth checking there before you travel.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.horvatingatlanok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kristina-kutlesa-DoBJ5bUk4gU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Frozen lake with benches and trees in Maksimir park, Zagreb\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;margin-top:6px;\">Maksimir park, Zagreb. Photo: Kristina Kutle\u0161a \/ Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Last year&#8217;s programme gives an idea of what to expect. According to Croatian public media, on the opening day in 2025 the first Advent candle was lit on Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square, the ice rink opened on King Tomislav Square, and the lights were switched on in Zrinjevac Park. The programme took place in the city centre and the Upper Town, with food and rest areas and concerts. This year&#8217;s details may differ.<\/p>\n<h2>Rijeka: Advent by the sea<\/h2>\n<p>According to Rijeka&#8217;s official tourism website, the city&#8217;s Advent takes place at several locations: the Korzo, the seafront Riva, the ice rink and Trsat Castle, decorated with lights. Last year&#8217;s programme also included a free Saint Nicholas train. Check this year&#8217;s dates and programme on the city&#8217;s tourism website, as it currently shows the 2025 programme.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.horvatingatlanok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ozren-cuculic-yX1fm4lFP00-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Rijeka harbour with a crane and city buildings, seen from the sea\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.85em;color:#666;margin-top:6px;\">Rijeka harbour. Photo: Ozren Cuculic \/ Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to combine the two<\/h2>\n<p>A motorway connects Zagreb and Rijeka, so both cities fit into a long weekend. One possible rhythm: Friday evening in Zagreb&#8217;s lights, Saturday towards the sea, and the evening on the Korzo in Rijeka. On Sunday morning, one more walk along the Riva before you head home.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0 12px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\">Small-group walking tour in Zagreb<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">If you have a free morning in Zagreb, the Upper Town, the funicular and the wartime tunnels can be explored on a small-group walk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Zagreb\/Feel-the-pulse-of-the-city\/d5391-8389P8?pid=P00326254&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#004274;color:#fff;font-weight:700;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\">See tour details<\/a> <span style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#666;\">Ad<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you travel by car, check the motorway tolls and winter road conditions before you set off. For Advent weekends, it is worth booking accommodation early.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:16px 0 12px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\">Accommodation in Zagreb and Rijeka<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\">You can check accommodation on Booking.com by date.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-101904647-14312907?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fcity%2Fhr%2Fzagreb.en-gb.html%3FCJEVENT%3D%7BeventId%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#004274;color:#fff;font-weight:700;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\">Stays in Zagreb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-101904647-14312907?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fcity%2Fhr%2Frijeka.en-gb.html%3FCJEVENT%3D%7BeventId%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#004274;color:#fff;font-weight:700;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\">Stays in Rijeka<\/a> <span style=\"font-size:0.8em;color:#666;\">Ad<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>If you would also like to see a property<\/h2>\n<p>The Kvarner Bay is quieter in winter than in summer. If you would like to see one or two properties in the area during your weekend, we can arrange the viewings in advance and accompany you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horvatingatlanok.com\/en\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a>, we are happy to help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventzagreb.hr\/hr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advent Zagreb, official website<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/glashrvatske.hrt.hr\/en\/culture\/what-does-this-year-s-zagreb-advent-bring-it-s-returning-to-the-upper-town-12426172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HRT \u2013 Glas Hrvatske, 13 November 2025<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/visitrijeka.hr\/en\/advent-in-rijeka\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rijeka official tourism website<\/a>. Programmes change from year to year, so always check the official website before you travel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zagreb&#8217;s Advent market and Rijeka&#8217;s seafront Korzo fit into one long weekend. 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