During New Year, capital cities in Europe became a hotspot for tourists from not just the continent but also from various part of the world. It is during this time that the cities actually take the form of holiday wonderlands. Ljubjana, the Slovenian capital city also dresses up glamorously during this festive Eve.
The specialty of this region is the fairs and events that take place throughout the month of December. December celebrations commences from the 3rd of December with the event “People, Let’s Turn on the Light”. Till 31st December, various events are held. Celebration here culminates with “open-air celebrations” on the Eve of New Year 2024.
Relish the Festive ambience
It is the different types of fairs in Ljubljana that are looked upon as the center of the social life here. Smiling faces sharing best wishes and shaking hands further enhance the festive mood. Talking in particular of celebration during New Year, the ambience of this European city is touched with the aroma of roasted almonds and mulled wine while the sparkle of expectations that the children as well as adults hold from the New Year act as a cherry on the cake.
In short, December celebration and New Year here is all about relishing the cheerful and vibrant atmosphere.
Events organized during New Year
Here is a brief on the New Year celebrations in Ljubljana. These events are open to all and you can enjoy yourself to the fullest visiting here.
The Festival Fair
It commences from the 3rd of December and continues till the 2nd of January. Breg is the venue of this fair. During this fair, festive houses are decorated beautifully while different types of Christmas and New Year refreshments are sold like best quality tea, mulled wine and various others culinary delicacies.
The Fairy-tale City
This fair is an addition to the list whereby a real but mini city will be set up in Zvezda Park for Children to enjoy. Bring your children here and let them have fun with mates.
Musical events on city squares
Ljunljana’s squares host various type of pop musical concerts from 26th of December till the 2nd of January. These concerts are worth visiting if you are fond of some pop music and willing to groove to the beats.
NYE celebrations on City Squares
Though New Year eve programs are organized in almost all cities throughout the world, but that of Ljubljana is considered grand. Just at a minute’s gap after midnight, the dark night sky of the city is illuminated by traditional firework displays which mark the beginning of a New Year.
Concluding notes
How can celebration become successfully without good food and decorations? Food stalls in this city offer you with various types of delicacies to soothe your taste buds while the drink stalls offer mulled wine, liqueurs and tea. Sausages and grilled dishes is the specialty of this European city.
So what are you thinking of? Pack your bags; get your tickets booked and set for Ljubljana to celebrate New Year with grandiose breaking off the monotony.