News

  • 02
    March
    2008

    The Best Audience in the World

    This year, the world’s top female skiers competing in the fourth consecutive VIP Snow Queen Trophy race were joined for the first time by the world’s top male skiers at the first FIS World Cup event for men. Both took place in mid-February on Sljeme near Zagreb and received nothing but accolades, not only for the exceptionally good organization and the well prepared ski-runs, but also for the special atmosphere created by the audience.

  • 02
    March
    2008

    The First Wine Gourmet Festival Takes Place

    The first Wine Gourmet Festival is scheduled to take place in early March at the Mimara Museum. Its visitors will be able to taste the selected wines made by top-class producers from Croatia and abroad, as well as many original local and foreign delicacies.

  • 02
    March
    2008

    Have a Drink – Pay with Prayer

    At the church of the Holy Mother of Freedom in the Holy Ghost parish in the Jarun neighborhood of Zagreb, parishioners can have refreshments after the morning service every Sunday and pay with prayer instead of with money.

  • 02
    March
    2008

    The Oldest String Quartet in the World

    Tourists who find themselves in Zagreb during the month of March should not miss a concert by the Zagreb Quartet – the oldest string quartet in the world.

  • 02
    March
    2008

    The First Heineken Ice Bar in the Region Opens in Zagreb

    The First Heineken Ice Bar in this part of Europe has been opened in King Tomislav's Square, across the street from the main railway station. Do not drag your feet or you will miss it: the ice bar is closing soon.

  • 02
    March
    2008

    Visit the Old Village of Kumrovec

    Rich traditional and ethnographic heritage always draws tourists' attention. Therefore, we have a tip for everybody, citizens of Zagreb and their guests alike, who wish to spend a pleasant and interesting weekend – pay a visit to Kumrovec and the ethnographic museum known as the Old Village of Kumrovec.

  • 02
    March
    2008

    A New Permanent Exhibit for the Blind

    Since the end of January, Zagreb’s Typhology Museum has become richer with a modernly equipped permanent exhibit. Using an interesting interactive approach, it provides, amongst other information, an insight into the everyday living of the blind and visually impaired.

  • 02
    March
    2008

    Hostel Reopens on 1 April

    No, this is not an April Fool’s Day prank. The Youth Hostel in Zagreb is to reopen its door on the 1st of April after partial renovation.

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    Snoop Dog

    Snoop Dog

    Everything is great here, the girls are beautifull, the service is exceptional. What more can I ask from the town?

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    Baka DJ, Ruth Flowers

    Baka DJ, Ruth Flowers

    Zagreb is beautiful, but the people thrilled me the most. Everybody is so kind and outgoing. I could not wish for better hosts.

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    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

    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

    Flogging Molly

    Flogging Molly

    We're enjoying this Tuesday in Zagreb. We're heading onto the main stage of the INmusic Festival soon.

    Source: INmusic festival

    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