Christmas and New Year Holidays in Dubrovnik
So what to do in Dubrovnik around Christmas and New Year? The answer is - plenty! Contrary to popular belief, Dubrovnik is a year-round must-see destination that will simply win you over from the get go.
For those who have never been to Dubrovnik, the "standard" tour will suffice to leave you breathless.
The drive from the airport into the city displays the majestic Old Town walls traditionally outlined with Christmas lights creating a surreal image you are bound to remember for a long time.
A walk down Dubrovnik's Stradun, the main street of the Old Town is much like stepping into a medieval, Mediterranean dream.
Consider this your starting point to discovering Dubrovnik.
Many shops, galleries, museums and cosy cafes are hidden among the numerous streets of the Old Town.
Around New Year, most of them offer a special programme, extended working hours and attractive sales periods.
A definite must-see is the Christmas Fair at the beautiful Sponza Palace which is open until after the New Year holidays.
One can find various handicrafts, decorations, candles, ceramics, glassware and other objects, all of which are hand-made by local artists and represent traditional crafts from the Dubrovnik area.
The fair at the Christmas Fair also features Dubrovnik's finest caterers and chefs offering Christmas cookies, sweet delicacies, mulled wine, candied almonds, and traditional Dubrovnik sweet delicacies including quince cheese, mantala (must cheese), prikle (doughnuts), hrostule (deep fried biscuits) and other local delicacies prepared around Christmas and New Year holidays.
For the young ones, the Nazbilj Association will traditionally perform a theatrical piece featuring several Santa characters in Stradun, while the motorized Santas will wish the children all the best for the festive season.
To complete this festive programme, the city of Dubrovnik is hosting a Gala Christmas Concert of the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra on 22 December.
There is plenty to do indoors as well, should you choose to stay at one of Dubrovnik's luxury five-star hotels.
The Excelsior Hotel in Dubrovnik, a landmark hotel known as the hotel of choice for celebrities visiting Dubrovnik, and even more renowned for its outstanding location and endless view of the Old Town, is organizing a New Year celebration including a gala-dinner event with live musical entertainment.
For all guests visiting Dubrovnik, the hotel has prepared special New Year offers which include the New Year's Eve Party and accommodation in a luxurious room or suite at the iconic Hotel Excelsior.
Accommodation prices depend on duration of stay and room category.
For example, prices for a three-day New Year break at the Excelsior start from 285 euros.
Hopefully, this short overview with leave you with at least a hint of curiosity and interest in spending your Christmas or New Year holidays in Dubrovnik.
For those who have never been to Dubrovnik, the "standard" tour will suffice to leave you breathless.
The drive from the airport into the city displays the majestic Old Town walls traditionally outlined with Christmas lights creating a surreal image you are bound to remember for a long time.
A walk down Dubrovnik's Stradun, the main street of the Old Town is much like stepping into a medieval, Mediterranean dream.
Consider this your starting point to discovering Dubrovnik.
Many shops, galleries, museums and cosy cafes are hidden among the numerous streets of the Old Town.
Around New Year, most of them offer a special programme, extended working hours and attractive sales periods.
A definite must-see is the Christmas Fair at the beautiful Sponza Palace which is open until after the New Year holidays.
One can find various handicrafts, decorations, candles, ceramics, glassware and other objects, all of which are hand-made by local artists and represent traditional crafts from the Dubrovnik area.
The fair at the Christmas Fair also features Dubrovnik's finest caterers and chefs offering Christmas cookies, sweet delicacies, mulled wine, candied almonds, and traditional Dubrovnik sweet delicacies including quince cheese, mantala (must cheese), prikle (doughnuts), hrostule (deep fried biscuits) and other local delicacies prepared around Christmas and New Year holidays.
For the young ones, the Nazbilj Association will traditionally perform a theatrical piece featuring several Santa characters in Stradun, while the motorized Santas will wish the children all the best for the festive season.
To complete this festive programme, the city of Dubrovnik is hosting a Gala Christmas Concert of the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra on 22 December.
There is plenty to do indoors as well, should you choose to stay at one of Dubrovnik's luxury five-star hotels.
The Excelsior Hotel in Dubrovnik, a landmark hotel known as the hotel of choice for celebrities visiting Dubrovnik, and even more renowned for its outstanding location and endless view of the Old Town, is organizing a New Year celebration including a gala-dinner event with live musical entertainment.
For all guests visiting Dubrovnik, the hotel has prepared special New Year offers which include the New Year's Eve Party and accommodation in a luxurious room or suite at the iconic Hotel Excelsior.
Accommodation prices depend on duration of stay and room category.
For example, prices for a three-day New Year break at the Excelsior start from 285 euros.
Hopefully, this short overview with leave you with at least a hint of curiosity and interest in spending your Christmas or New Year holidays in Dubrovnik.
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