News

  • 01
    May
    2010

    Righteous People

    Between the 20th and the 29th of May, the latest edition of Zagreb’s Festival of Jewish Film will educate audiences about the holocaust, which is the main goal of this unique festival in Europe. Apart from films with Jewish themes and a program dedicated to this year’s theme; “The Righteous People”, there will also be a diverse concurrent program.

  • 01
    May
    2010

    A New Wellness Centre

    Along with top class services particularly aimed at business guests, fitness and daily exercise aficionados can now enjoy the recently renovated wellness and fitness centre of The Westin Hotel, which features the most modern equipment and a diverse offer.

  • 01
    May
    2010

    In the company of the world’s best dance troupes

    For the past 26 years, spring in Zagreb has been reserved for the traditional “Week of Contemporary Dance”, which will be held once again this year between May 24th and June 2nd. Apart from performances by world famous dance troupes, the festival will also feature the best Croatian dance performances as the concurrent program of the Croatian Choreographic Platform will be ongoing during the same period.

  • 01
    May
    2010

    The largest horticultural event in the region

    The love of Zagreb’s citizens towards flowers will, once again, culminate this spring with the latest edition of the ever-popular FloraArt. This large international garden exhibition will be held between the 26th and 31st of May at Zagreb’s Bundek Lake, reaffirming its status as the largest horticultural event in this part of Europe.

  • 01
    May
    2010

    Do not miss the world’s best cartoons!

    The annual Animafest Zagreb is one of the most significant destinations in the world for the presentation of animated art and film. This year’s festival is dedicated to short films and it will take place between the 1st and the 6th of June.

  • 01
    May
    2010

    Billy Idol is coming too!

    On June 22nd and 23rd, a large open-air music spectacle: the T-Mobile INmusic Festival, will bring many great music stars to Jarun Lake. Audiences will be treated to performances by world-famous bands, such as Massive Attack, Broken Social Scene, Flogging Molly, Chk Chk Chk, Rise Against and many others, including a recently-announced performance by Billy Idol.

  • 01
    May
    2010

    An offer adapted to the blind and visually impaired

    Zagreb’s Four Points by Sheraton Panorama is the first hotel in Croatia that has adapted its offer for the benefit of blind or deaf/blind persons; among other things, there are new menus and wine cards with Braille lettering.

  • 01
    May
    2010

    Meet the olm

    In mid-April, the numerous inhabitants of the Zagreb Zoo were joined by the olm; a protected, endemic type of amphibian. Do not miss this rare chance to see it before it is returned to its natural habitat on June 20th.

  • Celebrities about Zagreb

    Eric Sardinas

    Eric Sardinas

    I am looking forward to Zagreb as a destination where I always feel good. It seems it has been too long since the last time I was here, although it was just a year or so. 

    Source: www.muzika.hr

    Pixies

    Pixies

    Big thanks on behalf of the PIXIES for another wonderful day in Zagreb! This is a great festival and a wonderful audience (less rain next time, please!). See you.

    Source: INmusic festival

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg (actor) spent the autumn in Zagreb in 2007: Zagreb is an incredible town. I enjoyed sightseeing the old parts of the town, and at night I went to clubs. I was thrilled that it was near Austria and Italy, so I visited Venice, Milan, Ljubljana, Graz, Split... over the weekends.

    Source: www.vjesnik.com

    The Fratellis (Jon)

    The Fratellis (Jon)

    Thanks to everybody who came to see us at the INmusic Festival! We're delighted by the city and hope to see you again.

    Source: INmusic festival

    50Cent

    50Cent

    I was very looking forward to coming to Zagreb, especially because my mother travelled with me. My people found out everything about it, so that we could see the main stuff in the city!

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    Foals

    Foals

    We're excited about our first concert in Croatia and delighted that we had the opportunity to walk around the wonderful city of Zagreb.

    Source: INmusic festival

    Juliette Gréco

    Juliette Gréco

    I remember Zagreb as a beautiful city, and the people I met were very nice and offered me a warm welcome. The audience was wonderful as well. Really, that concert has been like a lovely souvenir.

    Source: www.muzika.hr

    THE BLACK KEYS (Patrick)

    THE BLACK KEYS (Patrick)

    This is our first time in Zagreb. We're really having a great time. We won't be able to see the coast, but we'll get some rest and walk around the city...

    Source: INmusic festival

    David Byrne

    David Byrne

    If we leave out the hills in one part of the town, Zagreb is a perfect town for cycling. vid Byrne (Talking Heads) on releasing his book Cycling Diaries

    Source: www.mvinfo.hr

    Melanie Fiona

    Melanie Fiona

    I am sorry that I have not had the opportunity to stay longer and see a little more, but the Jarun Lake and clubs impressed me, has all the elements of good entertainment.

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb