Festive December in Savinjska 2023
DECEMBER 2023 – a varied fair, cultural and fun atmosphere with performances by musical groups throughout Savinjska.
Christmas fairy tale of Slovenia in Mozirski gaj
2. 12. 2023 – 7. 1. 2023 (every day between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.)
In December, Mozirski gaj is illuminated by a million multicolored lights, creating an unforgettable experience. The most beautiful flower beds and ethnological objects are shaped into attractive figures while the fairy-tale events are enriched by Santa Claus visits and other fairy creatures.
ORGANIZER: MOZIRSKI GAJ, +386 41 691 939
Living Nativity Scene at Rečica ob Savinji
26.12.2023, REČICA OB SAVINJI, at the Atelšek guest house
Visit the living nativity scene. In the light of stars the most frequently performed story of the holy Christmas comes to life. The “actors” are accompanied by a choir, and quite a number of locals participate in setting up the live nativity scene.
- 17:00 first performance, 18:30 second performance
ORGANIZER: TD REČICA OB SAVINJI, +386 41 783 494
Holiday Fairs
- ADVENT FAIR, Gornji Grad (Attemsov trg), 2 December 2023 (10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
- LOCAL CHRISTMAS FAIR, 15.12. 2022, Rečica ob Savinja, under the linden tree (17:00-19:00)
- CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 16.12.2023, in the afternoon, Mozirje (square in front of the pharmacy)
Open Door Cellars in Šmartno ob Paki
Have fun in Šmartno ob Paki, where local winegrowers open the doors to their wine cellars. Try excellent wines in the highest Slovenian vineyards.
- 18. 11. and 19. 11. 2023, tourist farm Fajfar, Marko Juvan
- 25. 11. 2023 and 26. 11. 2023, Špančeva zidanica, Vinotoč Primožič (vineyard cottage)
- 2. 12. and 3. 12. 2023, Bojan Rakun, Vinogradništvo Kugler
ORGANIZER: Šmartno ob Paki winegrowers’ association, Mojca Praprotnik
+386 (0)41 233 269
Gutenbuchel Festive Mansion
Šoštanj, 17. 11. – 3. 12. 2023
Magical December in Velenje
During Magical December, more than 150 events are organized at various locations in Velenje, organized by various cultural public institutions, associations and caterers.
- 17.11.2023, Coal Mining Museum, Velenje Underground, top cuisine 160 m underground
- 1.12.2023, Velenje, Lighting of the lights on the New Year’s tree with a concert (Pop Delux)
- 2.12.2023, Velenje, Velenje Trail
- 12.12.2023, Velenje (Titov trg), Arrival of Santa Claus
- 9.12.2023, Velenje, Festive fair of small gifts and goodies
- 18.12 – 29.12.2023 (3:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., except 24. 12.), Velenje, Magic Promenade
- 22.12.2023, Red Hall, Concert Šank Rock with guests
- 31.12 2023, Titov trg, Children’s New Year’s Eve (11:00 a.m.) and New Year’s Eve party with Tanja Žagar (10 p.m.)
ORGANIZER: VARIOUS SOCIETIES AND VELENJE FESTIVAL, + 386 3 898 25 70
Other festive and December events
- CHRISTMAS DECORATION WORKSHOP; Hunter’s Lodge Solčava November 23, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- AFTERNOON TEA AND VIEWING OF A FESTIVE MOVIES; premises of the Hospice Association, Center Rinka, November 29, 2023, 5:00 PM
- ADVENT WREATH MAKING; Attemsov trg 2, Gornji Grad December 1, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- CEREMONIAL LIGHTING OF LIGHTS; Attemsov trg, Gornji Grad December 1, 2023, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- SLOVENIAN CHRISTMAS FAIRYTALE; Mozirski gaj, Mozirje December 2, 2023 – February 7, 2024
- ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION WITH SOLČAVA” TAJFNLI”; event venue in Solčava, December 2, 2023, 4:00 PM
- WALK WITH TORCHES TO SEMPRIMOŽ AND HOLY MASS; Gornji Grad Bus Station December 8, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- HIKE TO THE CHRISTMAS CAVE; Gornji Grad Bus Station December 16, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION BOČNA; Cathedral of St. Mohor and Fortunat, Gornji Grad December 26, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT ORGANIZED BY KUD TONE MLAČNIK LUČE; Parish Church of St. Lovrenc December 26, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- NEW YEAR’S CONCERT (Smooth band and Oto Pestner); event venue in Solčava, December 30, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Information may be subject to change. Before visiting be sure to check the current information regarding the events. The development agency SAŠA lists the information about the events that are provided by event organizers. The SAŠA Development Agency is not responsible for any changes in the programs.
