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Dino Dolušić and the Zamet Bell-ringers: honor, responsibility, and the humanitarian side of the Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka
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Dino Dolušić and the Zamet Bell-ringers: honor, responsibility, and the humanitarian side of the Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka

Find out who bell-ringer Dino Dolušić is, a police chief on Krk and a promoter of blood donation, and how the Zamet Bell-ringers in Rijeka preserve the bell-ringing tradition and turn it into concrete help for the community. We bring the context of the Rijeka Carnival 2026, key parade dates, and why the ringing is remembered long after it passes.

Feb 3, 2026 at 2:34 PM · Tourism desk
Peasants' Revolt 2026: On February 7, the spectacular Battle of Stubica in Donja Stubica returns the story of Matija Gubec
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Peasants' Revolt 2026: On February 7, the spectacular Battle of Stubica in Donja Stubica returns the story of Matija Gubec

Find out how Donja Stubica and Gornja Stubica in February 2026 bring to life the Peasants' Revolt and the story of Matija Gubec. From the Peasants' Grumbling and Friday concerts to the spectacular Battle of Stubica on February 7, a fair, gastronomic offer, and procession await you. We bring an overview of the program, locations, timetable, and key practical information for visitors, with a note that admission is free.

Feb 3, 2026 at 11:37 AM · Tourism desk
Rijeka: 29th Children’s Carnival Parade turned the Korzo into a promenade of imagination with 6,700 children and 71 groups
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Rijeka: 29th Children’s Carnival Parade turned the Korzo into a promenade of imagination with 6,700 children and 71 groups

Find out how the 29th Children’s Carnival Parade in Rijeka at noon filled the Korzo with colours and laughter: almost 6,700 children in 71 groups walked the route to Exportdrvo, alongside Meštar Sandi, Queen Pia and the little bell-ringers. We also bring key details about the route, stages and the broadcast for those who could not come.

Feb 1, 2026 at 11:45 AM · Tourism desk
WRC Croatia Rally 2026 moves headquarters to Rijeka: Kvarner, Grobnik and Krk in focus from April 9 to 12, 2026
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WRC Croatia Rally 2026 moves headquarters to Rijeka: Kvarner, Grobnik and Krk in focus from April 9 to 12, 2026

Find out what WRC Croatia Rally 2026 brings to Kvarner: the base moves to Rijeka, the service park is at Grobnik, and the sections also lead across Krk and through western and mountainous Croatia. Before the rally from April 9 to 12, check where the start and finish are and how to prepare for traffic regulations and crowds. We bring an overview of the most important changes for visitors.

Jan 31, 2026 at 11:15 AM · Tourism desk
Županja from February 6 to 17 in the sign of the 59th Šokačko sijelo: špenzle, carnival riding, song and Golden Thread
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Županja from February 6 to 17 in the sign of the 59th Šokačko sijelo: špenzle, carnival riding, song and Golden Thread

Find out what the 59th Šokačko sijelo in Županja brings from February 6 to 17, 2026: selection of Šokački cvit, carnival riding, 21st Festival of Šokačke pisme, exhibitions of traditional attire and the Golden Thread Fair. We bring an overview of key dates, what is happening on the streets and stages, and why špenzle are in the center of the story this year.

Jan 31, 2026 at 10:32 AM · Tourism desk
62nd Međimurje Carnival in Čakovec: dates and program from February 13 to 15, 2026, with Little and Children's Carnival
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62nd Međimurje Carnival in Čakovec: dates and program from February 13 to 15, 2026, with Little and Children's Carnival

We bring an overview of the 62nd Međimurje Carnival in Čakovec, from Feb 13 to 15, 2026, with key times and contents: Little Carnival on Friday at 4 PM, Children's Carnival on Saturday at 10 AM, and Traditional Carnival on Sunday at 3 PM. Find out where the program takes place in the city center, when to expect the biggest crowds, and what traditional masks bring.

Jan 31, 2026 at 10:32 AM · Tourism desk
Rijeka Carnival 2026: Children's parade with more than 6,500 little ones, Platak and Molo longo from January 31
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Rijeka Carnival 2026: Children's parade with more than 6,500 little ones, Platak and Molo longo from January 31

Find out when the Children's Carnival Parade starts in Rijeka (January 31 at 12 PM), which streets it moves through and where the stages are. We bring an overview of the program: Carnival Snowboard Session on Platak, Days of Laughter in HKD and Carnival run on Molo longo, all the way to the International Parade on February 15. More than 6,500 little ones in 71 groups participate in the parade.

Jan 29, 2026 at 7:21 AM · Tourism desk
Rijeka to close part of center on Saturday due to Children's Carnival Parade: traffic, parking, and transport bans
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Rijeka to close part of center on Saturday due to Children's Carnival Parade: traffic, parking, and transport bans

Find out which streets in the center of Rijeka enter the traffic ban zone on January 31, 2026, from 11 AM to 6 PM due to the Children's Carnival Parade, where the parking ban applies from midnight (Delta and Grobnička Riva), how city and suburban lines are redirected, and where temporary taxi stands and access to the Žabica station will be.

Jan 29, 2026 at 7:20 AM · Tourism desk
Opatija February 1st at Noon: 28th Children's Carnival Parade Gathers Around 3,200 Little Maskers in City Center
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Opatija February 1st at Noon: 28th Children's Carnival Parade Gathers Around 3,200 Little Maskers in City Center

Find out what awaits you at the 28th Children's Carnival Parade in Opatija on February 1, 2026: the procession starts at 12 PM from the Market towards Slatina, with five stages, music, and majorettes. We also bring information about the exhibition "60 Years of the Masked Lumber Club" in the Juraj Šporer Pavilion. Almost 3,200 children in 36 groups are foreseen, so count on crowds and temporary traffic changes in the center.

Jan 28, 2026 at 10:59 AM · Tourism desk
Rijeka Carnival reaches its peak in Rijeka: election of the prince and princess, children’s parade, Platak and Exportdrvo
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Rijeka Carnival reaches its peak in Rijeka: election of the prince and princess, children’s parade, Platak and Exportdrvo

Find out what awaits you in Rijeka from 28 January to 1 February: the election of the prince and princess at Tower Center, Pusni dances in Pašac, the Children’s Carnival Parade with 71 groups and 6,538 children, and entertainment at Exportdrvo. We bring the times, stages and route. On Sunday there is also the Carnival Snowboard Session at Platak, and everything leads to the international parade on 15 February.

Jan 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM · Tourism desk
Night of Museums in Karlovac 2026 at 12 locations: Turanj, Dubovac, Aquatika and a new industrial story in Mustad
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Night of Museums in Karlovac 2026 at 12 locations: Turanj, Dubovac, Aquatika and a new industrial story in Mustad

Find out what awaits you at the Night of Museums in Karlovac on Friday, January 30, 2026: free entry and 12 locations, from Old Town Dubovac and Turanj to Aquatika, Tesla Experience Center and Edison Cinema. We bring an overview of lectures, workshops and exhibitions, including industrial heritage in the Mustad building and smaller city points.

Jan 27, 2026 at 8:38 AM · Tourism desk

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