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Why you should go to Zagreb this summer

Lush green parks throughout the city center, imposing heritage buildings, real Central European cafe society, Mediterranean style hospitality. Welcome to Zagreb, Croatia’s stunning capital!

Published: 4 May 2017 10:08 CEST
Why you should go to Zagreb this summer
Photo: Julian Duval

Rich in culture including museums, theatres, galleries, authentic markets and a surprisingly buzzing nightlife, Zagreb has become a favourite for Swedish tourists looking to get some (reliable) sun.

Add a great gourmet scene from quirky bistros to fine dining, exciting events, a wide range of accommodation choices, easy access to Croatia’s famous coast,  plus some excellent shopping, and this is a place for the “must see” list.

Plus there are exciting events of all kinds happening all summer long…here are the top events you should check out, plus how to get there.

Enjoy!

The Zagreb Time Machine (April 24 – October 1)


Photo: Sanjin Kastelan

Step back in time as the streets fill with nostalgia and charm. Old traditions are revived, historical figures wander among the locals and tourists in costume, and there are street performers, promenade concerts and “kumice” (market ladies), all from a bygone era.

Summer on Stross at the Strossmayer Promenade (May 18 – September 17)

Photo: Sanjin Kastelan

The spirit of Paris comes to Zagreb! Around every corner of the romantic Strossmayer Promenade, art colonies, musicians, installations, fashion shows, and open-air cinema events will make you feel as if you were in the famous Montmartre. Don’t forget ‘Half Year’s Eve’ with fireworks and ‘The Best Mutt Dog Awards’. Bonjour!

Cest is 'best (May 31 – June 4)


Photo: Marko Vrdoljak

Croatia’s most vibrant street festival fills up the city streets with comedians, dancers, musicians, jugglers and clowns.  Locals and tourists are welcome to join in – and they’re often persuaded to! This is fun and energetic. Children love it too.

Design District Zagreb (June 13 – 18)

Photo: Davor Rostuhar

Design enthusiasts will be delighted as Zagreb’s Martićeva Street becomes the main headquarters of this organic renaissance. Expect numerous pop-up showcases, site-specific art installations, rooftop events, exclusive architecture tours, socially valuable designer concepts, food & coffee spots, educative and craft workshops, and more!

IN Music Festival  at Jarun Lake(June 19 – 21)


Photo: J. Duval

Croatia’s largest open-air music event has found itself occupying a spot on the ‘50 Best Festivals in the World’ list. With over 50,000 goers savouring the sounds of the best rock and urban world acts, check out this year's lineup that includes Kings of Leon, Arcade Fire, Michael Kiwanuka, Kasabian, Public Service Broadcasting, Slaves, Flogging Molly, Darko Rundek, Kel Assouf, The Strange, Booka Shade, HAUS, St.Tropez, Danko Jones and many more!

Zagreb Rockfest, SRC Šalata (June 26 – 27)

One of the greatest rock bands of the 1980s, wildly popular in Croatia, legendary The Cult will be playing at Šalata in Zagreb on 27 June this year.On 26th of June, one day before The Cult, the Prophets of Rage, House of Pain and Black Peaks will also be playing at Šalata.

We Love Sound Zagreb Weekend Takeover (July 2- 4)

A two-day event brings the biggest names of electronic music to the new open air / club festival: LOCO DICE, Timo Maas Official Page, Chris Liebing, tINI, Valentino Kanzyani, Enzo Siragusa, Archie Hamilton, Rossko, Felver, Mimi, Labud, Homeboy live, Mariano Mateljan, Pepi  Jogarde, Ivan Mastermix.

The Courtyards (July 14 – 23)


Photo: Sanjin Kastelan

‘Every courtyard has a story’ is the slogan of this amazing event which opens some of Zagreb’s most gorgeous Upper Town gardens and yards to visitors. Experience 10 unforgettable days of discovering beauty, history, and secrets of some of the most beautiful palaces and their yards in the very heart of the Upper Town! Lots of other surprises are in store, too!


Photo: Sanjin Kastelan

Where to stay

Zagreb offers a wide range of accommodation possibilities to suit any budget or taste, from luxury five star hotels to accommodation suitable for visitors on a tighter budget. Whatever the type of accommodation you choose, you will find consistent standards and quality of service.

How to get there 

There are plenty of regular flights from Sweden to Zagreb – check out more info on which airlines fly to Zagreb here. 

Check out flights to Zagreb

Zagreb Card 

The Zagreb Card is your best companion when in Zagreb, entitling you to free public transport and free visits or discounts at over 50 different locations. You can find detailed information and a complete list of available discounts here. 

Get ready for the summer – find out more about Zagreb here

 


 

This article was sponsored by Zagreb Tourist Board.
 

TRAVEL NEWS

German train strike wave to end following new labour agreement

Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail operator and the GDL train drivers' union have reached a deal in a wage dispute that has caused months of crippling strikes in the country, the union said.

Published: 26 March 2024 09:55 CET
German train strike wave to end following new labour agreement

“The German Train Drivers’ Union (GDL) and Deutsche Bahn have reached a wage agreement,” GDL said in a statement.

Further details will be announced in a press conference on Tuesday, the union said. A spokesman for Deutsche Bahn also confirmed that an agreement had been reached.

Train drivers have walked out six times since November, causing disruption for huge numbers of passengers.

The strikes have often lasted for several days and have also caused disruption to freight traffic, with the most recent walkout in mid-March.

In late January, rail traffic was paralysed for five days on the national network in one of the longest strikes in Deutsche Bahn’s history.

READ ALSO: Why are German train drivers launching more strike action?

Europe’s largest economy has faced industrial action for months as workers and management across multiple sectors wrestle over terms amid high inflation and weak business activity.

The strikes have exacerbated an already gloomy economic picture, with the German economy shrinking 0.3 percent across the whole of last year.

What we know about the new offer so far

Through the new agreement, there will be optional reduction of a work week to 36 hours at the start of 2027, 35.5 hours from 2028 and then 35 hours from 2029. For the last three stages, employees must notify their employer themselves if they wish to take advantage of the reduction steps.

However, they can also opt to work the same or more hours – up to 40 hours per week are possible in under the new “optional model”.

“One thing is clear: if you work more, you get more money,” said Deutsche Bahn spokesperson Martin Seiler. Accordingly, employees will receive 2.7 percent more pay for each additional or unchanged working hour.

According to Deutsche Bahn, other parts of the agreement included a pay increase of €420 per month in two stages, a tax and duty-free inflation adjustment bonus of €2,850 and a term of 26 months.

Growing pressure

Last year’s walkouts cost Deutsche Bahn some €200 million, according to estimates by the operator, which overall recorded a net loss for 2023 of €2.35 billion.

Germany has historically been among the countries in Europe where workers went on strike the least.

But since the end of 2022, the country has seen growing labour unrest, while real wages have fallen by four percent since the start of the war in Ukraine.

German airline Lufthansa is also locked in wage disputes with ground staff and cabin crew.

Several strikes have severely disrupted the group’s business in recent weeks and will weigh on first-quarter results, according to the group’s management.

Airport security staff have also staged several walkouts since January.

Some politicians have called for Germany to put in place rules to restrict critical infrastructure like rail transport from industrial action.

But Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected the calls, arguing that “the right to strike is written in the constitution… and that is a democratic right for which unions and workers have fought”.

The strikes have piled growing pressure on the coalition government between Scholz’s Social Democrats, the Greens and the pro-business FDP, which has scored dismally in recent opinion polls.

The far-right AfD has been enjoying a boost in popularity amid the unrest with elections in three key former East German states due to take place later this year.

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