Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Celje with our guide to December events. The guide takes you through the most important holiday events and activities that will delight both locals and visitors alike.
The Main Square and Krek Square form the center of festive happenings with a traditional Christmas market, where visitors can explore stalls with local delicacies and handcrafted items. The festive decoration extends from the Prince's Mansion to the Old Castle Celje, while Prešeren Street and the Main Square host numerous cultural events and concerts. In the surrounding area, you can find additional holiday offerings in Žalec, Šentjur, and Laško.
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Celje Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Fair on Prešeren Square
The Christmas Market on Prešeren Square offers a wide range of gift items and traditional dishes, including local handmade crafts and a commitment to sustainability.
Christmas Fair in Celje
The Christmas Fair in Celje brings together local artisans, offering a range of handcrafted gifts, delicious seasonal treats, and warm beverages. Visitors can wander through charming stalls adorned with twinkling lights while enjoying live performances that decorate the festive atmosphere. This event showcases the community's spirit through various cultural activities and festive displays.
Celje Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Fairytale Celje
Pravljično Celje is a rich pre-holiday program featuring over 60 events on 8 locations. From December 2nd onwards, festive lights will be lit until January 6th, 2024. At the Old Castle, there will be special fairy-tale events, including a fairy-tale circus, fire, dance, and light shows.
Celje Other Holiday Activities
Magical Forest
Magični gozd is a family-themed park where you can experience the forest in a new, thrilling way. With themes of witches, spirits, ghosts, and other mysterious beings, there are magical games and scary attractions waiting for you.