If you have found a vacation rental in Croatia and are spending time in the country over the winter season, particularly spending time in the north of the country, then you might be looking for something festive to do. Luckily, Croatia is actually home to one of the best Christmas attractions in Europe, Salajland, which is reason enough to pick Croatia as your winter getaway destination in the first place. This true winter wonderland is utterly magical and an absolute must-see at least once in your lifetime.
Salajland is named for the Salaj family and is located at their family home in Grabovnica near the central Croatian town of Čazma. It is a famous place for Christmas lights and is a Christmas theme park. Made up of over four million Christmas lights, this fairyland come to life is perfect for getting you in the festive spirit.
Salajland is named for the Salaj family and is located at their family home in Grabovnica near the central Croatian town of Čazma. It is a famous place for Christmas lights and is a Christmas theme park. Made up of over four million Christmas lights, this fairyland come to life is perfect for getting you in the festive spirit.
Running for close to two decades now, it is popular among locals and tourists alike and has attracted visitors from all around the globe. In addition to taking in the pure magic and beauty of the twinkling, multi-coloured lights set within the pretty family estate grounds – made up of 1700 species of plants, three lakes, streams, and little paths bringing you through the gardens – there is also an ice-skating rink to try out, an Advent Village with crafts and handmade products to browse, activities for kids to enjoy, delicious food and drinks to taste, and impressive firework displays to watch in awe.
It is easy to see why hundreds of thousands of visitors are attracted to the theme park each year. Opening on the 29th of November 2019 and continuing until the 12th of January 2020, Salajland, tickets cost just over the equivalent of five euros for adults and are free for children and infants and can be bought in advance online or onsite on the day. Buying online will mean that you can skip the queue when you arrive on the day.
So, if you’re looking for a magical place to visit this Christmas, look no further than this special gem in Croatia.
