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Visit the December fairy-tale lands in Slovenia

In December, fairy-tale lands and fairy-tale characters come to life. Visit them and add special magic to your festive days.

Magical December for families

New Year's Eve expectations inspired by a touch of magic So it is no wonder that this is the time of the year when fairy-tale lands and their heroes come to life, which makes your eyes sparkle with childish excitement. The three good men (Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus and Father Frost) pay us visits and bring presents. Krampuses come along to scare naughty kids. Living nativity scenes create a magic atmosphere. This is the time to experience magic family adventures.

Visit fairy-tale lands

Enter the world of limitless imagination. A variety of fairy-tale lands in Slovenia's towns and cities throw their doors open to children and those who wish to awaken their inner child.

Christmas Fairy Tale in Mozirje Grove

Every December, the flowering beds of the Mozirje Grove give way to more than one and a half million fairy lights, conjuring up a Christmas Fairy Tale. Attractive light installations in every corner of the park tell a story. The historical buildings in the grove are also specially illuminated. Stroll among the colourful lights and feel the warmth and magic of festive December.

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Christmas Fairy Tale in Mozirje Grove

Christmas Fairy Tale in Mozirje Grove

Every December, the flowering beds of the Mozirje Grove give way to more than one and a half million fairy lights, conjuring up a Christmas Fairy Tale. Attractive light installations in every corner of the park tell a story. The historical buildings in the grove are also specially illuminated. Stroll among the colourful lights and feel the warmth and magic of festive December.

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When the Christmas story comes to life

The Christmas season is marked by nativity scenes, not only by those set in the warmth of our homes. A special festive experience has been created by the living nativity scenes traditionally set in various parts of Slovenia. Enjoy a grand performance of the Christmas story, deep beneath the ground or in the embrace of the ice kingdom. See the most special nativity scene sets and don't miss your opportunity to visit the Nativity Museum.

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Unique holiday experiences for families

In addition to fairy-tale lands, children and their parents can also enjoy other holiday adventures. Here are some ideas for how to make your visits to festively decorated cities and towns even more exciting.

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The three good men that come to visit in December

Three good men visit the children in Slovenia in December to bring them presents and spark joy in their eyes. The first to come is Saint Nicholas who visits children on the night between the 5th and the 6th of December. He is accompanied by angels and Krampuses who scare naughty children. The scariest Krampuses from three neighbouring countries (Slovenia, Austria and Italy) meet in Podkoren. At this time of the year, Krampuses also roam around Goričane. If you are not too scared, you can also attend the Krampus event in Solčava region.

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Santa Claus comes on Christmas, while Father Frost brings gifts to children on New Year's Eve. You can usually meet the three good men around Slovenia throughout the holiday season. The biggest celebrations of Saint Nicholas's Day and tours of Santa Claus and Father Frost are seen in the major towns and cities in Slovenia.

Holiday December in Slovenia



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