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Festival of Lights in Zagreb

A practical guide to Zagreb’s Festival of Lights: what it is, how to plan your route, and how to catch the best installations without stress.

Updated Dec 31, 20258 min readBrowse all guides

What the festival feels like

For a few nights, Zagreb becomes a walking city of light: projections on facades, installations in streets and parks, and a festive energy that makes the historic center feel brand new.

Best way to experience it

  1. Eat early → start your walk at dusk → take breaks when you find a cozy spot → finish with a night stroll through the center.

Tips (so you enjoy it)

  • Go on a weekday if you can (lighter crowds).
  • Wear comfortable shoes — it’s a walking-heavy event.
  • Treat it as a loop, not a checklist. The city is the venue.

Official info

Keep exploring Zagreb

Use the guide list to build a trip that fits your pace — a few anchors, plenty of wandering, and at least one night walk.

Love Zagreb is an independent guide. For official updates, visit Zagreb Tourist Board and the linked official sources above.