Serbia
Experience the enchanting beauty and serene landscapes of the Danube like never before. This winter, take a journey to Serbia’s breathtaking Danube region, where history, nature, and exquisite flavors come together to create a magical winter escape.
Discover the Danube Winter Wonderland in Serbia
Explore splendid scenery: Glide along the tranquil stretches of the Danube on a scenic river cruise, with panoramic views of snow-dusted hills and impressive historical landmarks.
Immerse in local culture: Delight in the warmth of Serbian hospitality as you explore charming riverside towns. Visit Novi Sad, home to the famous Petrovaradin Fortress, and explore rich history and diversity of cultures. In December, discover Novi Sad’s Icy Forest in the Dunavski Parc, where you can find handmade crafts, festive decorations, and local culinary delights while enjoying live music and dance performances.
Savor authentic flavors: Indulge in traditional dishes unique to the Danube such as Riblja Čorba, a rich, spicy fish soup, and experience the festive atmosphere with a plate of Sarma, delicious sour cabbage rolls filled with minced meat and rice. Don’t miss the chance to try a piece of delicious traditional Strudel with poppy seeds or walnuts paired with local wines or sip of Rakija, Serbia’s iconic fruit brandy.
Cultural experiences: Explore the vibrant culture of Belgrade, where the winter festivities light up the city. The Kalemegdan Fortress reveales cultural leyers older than 20 centuries. Take a stroll through to the Belgrade Winter Market, featuring local artisans, delicious street food and festive treats. From the city center to the new vibrant Belgrade Waterfront district enjoy traditional performances that highlight Serbian folk music and dance, making your visit truly unforgettable.
Adventure awaits: Bundle up for nature walks in the pristine Đerdap National Park, where the winter wonderland of the Iron Gates unfolds in all its glory. Whether it’s hiking, wildlife spotting, or simply capturing the serenity through your lens, adventure is around every corner.
Join us in Serbia’s Danube Winter Wonderland and create memories that will warm up your heart long after the snow has melted.
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Belgrade
Hospitable, adventurous, traditional and cosmopolitan, Belgrade welcomes you with mesmerizing smile. Once you experience all that winter has to offer in Belgrade, it may become your new favorite holiday destination.
Festive atmosphere in the city lasts throughout winter. Visit Belgrade and enjoy traditional New Year’s events, Belgrade Winter, Open Heart Street, Winter Fairytale and many other.
Winter Fairytale in the heart of Belgrade
The period of celebration is coming! Period we spend with our loved ones, period of giving, loving and sharing. It is in this spirit that the Winter Fairytale was designed – the first winter festival of its kind in Belgrade, which will magnify this most beautiful and romantic part of the year for visitors for up to 30 days. Although the unique festive atmosphere is already a Belgrade tradition, this year the celebration also moves down to the river.
With the slogan “Magic is here!”, Belgrade Waterfront’s Sava Park becomes a place from magical holiday movies and fairy tales, where visitors are able to enjoy their favorite music in an authentic atmosphere, as well as a rich gastronomic offer and other unavoidable winter activities such as ice skating and hanging out with Santa Claus.
Adventurers, romantics and the youngest visitors can go to the large ice rink “Ice Kingdom” or to the “Magic Labyrinth”. When you get hungry, join the gourmets and all other lovers of good food and drink in the “Wine & dine” zone or the hot Fire pits, where there will be fires, delicious food and winter magic shared throughout the day. At the center of all the events will be the “Christmas tree of the most beautiful wishes”, so don’t forget to imagine one for 2025 during your visit!
Food – Culinary paradise
Belgrade’s gastronomic scene is a powerful blend of Oriental, European, Mediterranean, and local Balkan cuisines, which means – you will not go hungry in Belgrade. Serbian cuisine is piquant and spicy and includes plenty of meat, vegetables, dough and dairy products. Specialties you should not miss while in Belgrade are: burek, gibanica, all kinds of grilled meat, roast, Karađorđe’s schnitzel, sarma, stew, ratatouille, moussaka, mućkalica (mixed grilled meat), pork cracklings, kajmak, prosciutto, ajvar etc. Drinking coffee is considered a ritual and a centuries-old tradition in Belgrade, so do not miss to try homemade coffee with sweets such as plum dumplings, orasnice (cookies with nuts), Reforma cake, Vasa’s cake, vanilice (vanilla cookies), pumpkin pie, urmašice (coconut short bread in honey syrup), baklava etc.
Skadarlija – Bohemian charm
The charm of Belgrade nights is in its prime in Skadarska Street, leaving no one indifferent. Only 500 meters long, this bohemian street has the atmosphere of Athens’ Pláka or Parisian Montmartre. Citizens of Belgrade made Skadarlija the center of bohemian life. Some of the oldest kafanas, Tri sesira, Dva jelena and Ima dana, are located right in this street, whose cobblestones keeps track of the footsteps of famous actors, poets, writers, journalists and painters who stayed up late for delicacies and rakia and wine.
Street of Open Heart
Traditionally, on January the 1st, in Svetogorska and Makedonska streets, at noon, Belgradians and guests meet at the Open Heart Street to celebrate the first day of the New Year! The biggest part of the program is dedicated to children, while elder enjoy in boiled vine and rakia!
Vojvodina
Welcome to Vojvodina: A Place of Festive Charm
Vojvodina, the northern gem of Serbia, is a region of rich traditions, diverse cultures, and warm hospitality. During the holiday season, it transforms into a winter wonderland, with festive markets, twinkling lights, and joyous celebrations.
Christmas and New Year’s bring the spirit of togetherness, with family feasts, traditional customs, and lively events in towns and villages across the region. From skating rinks and concerts to the aroma of mulled wine and local delicacies, Vojvodina is the perfect place to celebrate the holidays.
Visit Vojvodina and experience the magic of the season like never before.
Celebrate the Magic of Christmas in Vojvodina
From Christmas markets brimming with handcrafted gifts, ornaments, and delicious local delicacies to ice skating rinks that delight children and families alike, Vojvodina offers something special for everyone. Wander through twinkling streets filled with the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, and soak in the cozy atmosphere of celebration.
The traditions of Christmas in Vojvodina are as diverse as its people. This region uniquely celebrates both Catholic and Orthodox Christmas, showcasing its rich multicultural heritage. Many minority communities also bring their distinct customs and traditions to the festive season, enriching the cultural tapestry of Vojvodina.
Experience the Festive Spirit of Christmas in Vojvodina
The traditions of Christmas in Vojvodina are as diverse as its people. Christmas Eve, or “Badnji Dan,” is marked by cherished customs like the burning of the Badnjak, an oak branch symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Families gather around tables adorned with traditional dishes such as fish, beans, and freshly baked bread. Across Vojvodina, carolers, known as korinđaši, bring cheer to neighborhoods with traditional songs and heartfelt wishes, embodying the true spirit of the season.
Whether you’re exploring the charming streets of Novi Sad, strolling through the historic towns of Sombor or Subotica, or discovering hidden gems in the heart of rural Vojvodina, you’ll find the holiday season here to be a perfect blend of tradition, community, and festive joy.
Join us in Vojvodina this Christmas and create memories that will warm your heart for years to come.
Christmas feast
The Christmas table in Vojvodina is a feast for the senses. A symphony of flavors, colors, and aromas greets guests, showcasing the diversity of this region’s culinary traditions. At its heart is the česnica, a phyllo dough sweet with a coin hidden inside, symbolizing luck and prosperity for the coming year. From golden roasted pork and savory sarma (cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice) to hearty stews and freshly baked bread, each dish is prepared with care and steeped in tradition. Sweet treats like honey cookies, walnut rolls, and poppy seed strudels are the perfect finale to the festive meal, served alongside local wines and fruit brandies.
Slavas in Vojvodina
In Vojvodina, the festive season is not just a time of celebration—it’s a journey into the heart of tradition, where every dish tells a story and every table becomes a gathering place for family and friends. The Christmas table and the cherished custom of Slava reflect the region’s rich cultural heritage and its love of food, togetherness, and gratitude.
At the heart of Vojvodina’s cultural celebrations is the unique Serbian tradition of Slava, a family patron saint day. During the holiday season, many families gather to honor their saints with a ritual that blends spirituality, heritage, and hospitality. The centerpiece of the Slava table is the Slavski kolač, a beautifully decorated bread symbolizing faith and unity, paired with a ceremonial candle and a dish of boiled wheat called koljivo. Guests are welcomed with open arms, warm smiles, and an abundance of food and drink.
Sremski Karlovci
Christmas in Sremski Karlovci
Christmas is a magical time of the year, and if you dream of spending it in a perfect place, in a true old-world tradition with an idyllic setting, one of the most enchanting Christmas towns for you will undoubtedly be Sremski Karlovci. This small town by the river Danube bears the title of the most romantic place in Serbia. Set between the slopes of Fruška Gora and the winding Danube, Karlovci makes you feel drawn into a tale in which time stands still.
Christmas Idyll festival
Sremski Karlovci is well-known for its magnificent baroque architecture and unique spiritual tradition, and at Christmas time it is genuinely different from any other town in Serbia. Christmas Idyll, a festival during the holidays, with festively decorated white pagodas and cozy wooden huts, attracts visitors with the tempting fragrances and tastes of food and drinks from the region. The magnificence of the old town square is complemented by festive lights and music which is occasionally interrupted by the romantic chiming of bells from the many surrounding churches.
The Open Cellar Experience
The tradition of viticulture in the Fruška Gora region of Srem dates back to the Roman period. Over the centuries, Karlovci has been a famous wine producing center whose wines have become world famous. During the Christmas holidays, winemakers offer their wines in the town square, but they will also be delighted to welcome you in their cellars and entertain you with exciting wine stories. The Open Cellar Experience is a guided tour that can be organized throughout the entire year.
Typical Products
In the very center of the town of Sremski Karlovci there are lively restaurants where you can freshen up with excellent gastronomic selections. Among the most famous specialties are kuglof, a typical local cake whose tradition is proudly kept here, as well as Bermet, the famed Karlovci dessert wine of unique and irresistible aroma. The quality and beauty of this wine is perhaps best exemplified by the fact that bermet was included on Titanic’s wine list.