{"id":21398,"date":"2026-11-11T12:27:17","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T11:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitslavoniabaranja.com\/event\/advent-u-osijeku-3\/"},"modified":"2026-11-11T15:56:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T14:56:46","slug":"advent-u-osijeku-3","status":"publish","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/visitslavoniabaranja.com\/en\/event\/advent-u-osijeku-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Advent in Osijek"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the Baroque Tvr\u0111a\u2014adorned with thousands of twinkling lights\u2014immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of festive stalls offering handicrafts and local culinary delights, complemented by evening concerts featuring a variety of musical styles, from Christmas carols to pop and rock hits. Visitors have dubbed the Osijek Advent the \u201cmost romantic in Croatia,\u201d and the historic Tvr\u0111a retains this charm throughout the entire winter.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “Advent in Osijek” Advent u Osijeku<\/strong><\/a> event will take place in St. Trinity Square (Trg sv. Trojstva)<\/strong> in Tvr\u0111a<\/strong> from November 28 to December 31<\/strong>, 2026. Stalls offering crafts, food, and drinks will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM<\/strong> on weekdays and Sundays, and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. There will be no program on Christmas Day itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will once again be able to send your Christmas greetings from Osijek\u2019s historic Tvr\u0111a district\u2014a place whose Baroque charm never fails to captivate. This year, Holy Trinity Square (Trg Sv. Trojstva) will once again serve as the heart of the holiday festivities, featuring a Christmas market with wooden stalls filled with the enticing aromas of seasonal treats, while the glow of thousands of lights illuminates a stage hosting a diverse musical program. It is the perfect setting to create lasting memories\u2014whether you are searching for a unique gift for a loved one, sampling local culinary delights, snapping photos, or simply soaking up the joyful holiday atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Throughout December in the city on the Drava, enjoy exhibitions, Christmas concerts, and performances\u2014such as The Nutcracker<\/em> at the Croatian National Theatre\u2014then hop aboard the unique Christmas tram, which will take you to the main pre-Christmas event: “Advent in Osijek.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to a rich musical program<\/strong> (Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM, Sundays from 7 PM), various workshops and presentations will be organized in collaboration with associations and creative individuals from Osijek. Visitors will also be delighted by an amusement park<\/strong>\u2014featuring the largest Ferris wheel<\/strong> in Slavonia\u2014located in King Dr\u017eislav Park across from the old Tvr\u0111a (Citadel), the ever-popular ice rink<\/strong> at the “Sokol” center, and the cheerful Christmas tram<\/strong>, which departs from the main city square near the Osijek Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss the following events during Advent either:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n