December is approaching and it will be especially colorful in Ljubljana this year. Many events are planned that will delight visitors of all ages and conjure up a magical atmosphere in what the mayor of Ljubljana says is the most beautiful city in the world.
December is one of the most beautiful months in the capital. The center is flooded with domestic and foreign tourists, and the organizers make sure that it is every year Happy December in Ljubljana really happy. Festive events take place from the end of November, when turn on the holiday lights and brighten up the short winter days, right up until the first day of the new year, when the tired after New Year's Eve in the city let's go to warm homes. Read what will be happening in the center of Ljubljana this happy December, and mark your favorite festive event in your calendar now so you don't miss it.
Happy December in Ljubljana 2016: the best events
December 25, 2016 at 5:15 p.m.: Lighting of the holiday lights, opening of the Christmas and New Year fair and opening of the straw crib
We will gather again at Prešeren Square and wait for the popular together turning on holiday lights. As every year, the event will begin with a short cultural program and a speech by the mayor. At the same time as the lights are switched on, it will be in the old town Ljubljana came to life holiday fair, and they will be on display in Brego in front of the Zois Palace a crib made of straw. The nativity scene is the work of amateur artist Anton Kravanje, and all the figures are life-size.
3/12/2016: Santa's Fair and Magical Forest
St. Nicholas' Fair, Prešeren Square: December 3–6. 12. from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m
Take the guesswork out of what to surprise the kids with on St. Nicholas Eve. Head to St. Nicholas Fair in Ljubljana, where you can shop for the most beautiful things for three days gifts for miklaus. Sweets and dried fruit are traditional Christmas gifts and a slap in the face to those who haven't been diligent.
Magic Forest, Congress Square: 3. 12.–23. 12. 2016 from 16:30-19:00
The magical forest will delight the little ones on Congress Square until the day before Christmas Eve. Every afternoon, various creative workshops for children will take place in a magical festive atmosphere.
December 5, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.: St. Nicholas procession
Nicholas procession is one of the most popular and visited festive events in the old town. Families with children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus and the scary parkelj, which make many a little one cry. Fortunately, Santa's angels give children sweet surprises and fix any scary memories of Santa's Eve.
24/12/2016 at 17:00: Traditional Christmas concert in front of the town hall
A traditional Christmas concert is a very special festive experience. On the holy evening, the sounds of festive carols flood the Town Square and take us into the atmosphere of Christmas Eve.
31/12/2016 – New Year's Eve in old Ljubljana
For children up to the age of 10, it will be 16.00 a New Year's Eve party with fairy-tale heroes is organized on the Congress square, children will also be delighted by musical performances and a visit from Santa Claus. For adults, yes New Year's Eve in Ljubljana starting at 21.00. Various concerts and events for all tastes will take place in different locations, and at midnight, the sky over the old city center will be lit up from the Ljubljana Castle by a magical fireworks.
More festive events between 13 December and 30 December 2016:
– From 13.12. to 20.12. they will cheer you on in front of the Town Hall every day at 5:00 p.m children's choirs.
– From 16.12. to 20.12. will perform in the old town center between 16:00 and 19:00 Linemen.
– From 16.12. to 30.12. a well-known person is waiting for you between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. in front of the Town Hall Good fairy.
– From 16.12. to 25.12. you will be able to see performances every day street theater.
– From 26.12. to 30.12. at 17:00 they will entertain the children processions of Santa Claus.
– From 26 December to 1 January 2017 at 20:00 they will take place every day concerts on Congress square.
– 30. 12. 2016 at 8:00 p.m. rock music fans will come to your account at a concert on the square of the French Revolution.
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