Winter in Zagreb: how does the city live during the coldest time of the year?

There is something thrilling about the anticipation of snow. Everyone is watching the weather forecast with hope and opening the curtains in the morning, expecting the true winter whiteness.

The colors of nature disappear from the streets as the trees and flowers are enveloped in winter gray. The days become shorter and give way to winter evenings. But Zagreb makes up for this with lots of light in the streets and shop windows, on house windows and in parks, making it clear to everyone that it loves winter and welcomes the chilly time of the year as openly as all other seasons.

Photo: Lice Grada

Winters are very unpredictable here: one second we have spring temperatures and rains, then suddenly there is deep snow carried by the wind covering the sleeping city. And it is precisely the latter that many residents look forward to, their warm boots and thick gloves patiently waiting to be used during a new “creaky” walk, sledding on Cmrok or enjoying the snow on Sljeme.

The citizens of Zagreb stay at home and on the streets in equal measure. Not even the winter or bad weather prevents residents from taking a leisurely walk or bike ride, enjoying their free time with a view of the winter version of the city, and taking advantage of all the activities that this time of year offers.

Photo: Lice Grada

Winter in Zagreb means woolen sweaters and warm hats, visible exhaled breaths and cups of hot drinks, quiet walks and relaxing in front of the fireplace, as well as playful snowballs and sledding for children.

So indulge in all the charms of the winter edition of this city with a million hearts, each of which is enveloped in a special warmth in these quiet winter months.