Croatia is part of the European Union and the EU Schengen area.
The official currency in Croatia is Euro (EUR).
Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia, situated in the northwest of the country.
You can reach Zagreb by bus (Main Bus Station, Avenija Marina Držića 4, Zagreb), train (Central Train Station, Trg Kralja Tomislava 12, Zagreb), or airplane (International Airport Franjo Tuđman).
Tap water is drinkable in Zagreb, so feel free to bring your reusable water bottles.
Zagreb has a continental climate and weather is usually mild in September (12°C – 22°C, with average temperature 17°C). However, rain is not unusual in September so be sure to bring an umbrella with you, just in case.
Conference rooms are all equipped with computer, projector, and projection screen. All computors are connected to the internet, and the presenters will be also provided with a WIFI login.
Presenters are advised to send their presentations to the organizers beforehand (instructions will be provided) but we recommend that the presenters also bring their presentations on USB flash drives as a backup.
Lunch (vegan, vegetarian & seafood options) will be provided for all registered conference participants at the premises.
There is wide selection of dining options in Zagreb, but note that most restaurants require reservations, especially for larger groups.
Some recommendations from the organizers for the dinner places near the conference venue and in the city centre (in no particular order):
NEAR THE CONFERENCE VENUE (FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES)
Pri zvoncu
Address: Ul. Vrbik XII 1, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 6198 473
https://www.facebook.com/bistroprizvoncu/?locale=hr_HR
Steakhouse, Croatian barbecue.
Vegetarian Friendly (limited options), Gluten Free Options
Pedro-pite (Open Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-16:00)
Address: IV. Vrbik 3, Vrbik, Trnje, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 61 99 537
https://pedro-pite.com/
Fresh, homemade, sweet and salty “Pedro pies”, soups and desserts. Several daily menus for the gablec, that is, a lunch that includes homemade bread, a mixed salad and a main course. Part of offer is adapted to the eating habits of vegetarians and vegans.
Lobby Food&Mood (Self-service restaurant open Mon-Fri 11:00-15:00, A la carte restaurant open Mon-Fri 11:00-16:00)
Address: Ul. Ivana Lučića 2, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 6396 950
https://www.lobby.hr/lobby-eurotower
White-collar cafeteria, daily cooked meals.
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Fakin Craft Bar
Address: Ul. Grada Vukovara 68, Zagreb (in the basement of the building)
Phone: +385 1 6293 377
https://www.facebook.com/FakinCraftBar/
Craft beers and grilled meat.
Simple Green and Bake (Open Mon-Sat 8.00-16.00)
Address: Zelinska 7 (East side of the building), Zagreb
https://www.simplegreenbyjelena.com/
Vegan restaurant offering daily menu with some traditional Croatian meals done vegan. Healthy food, some raw dishes.
Restoran Trnjanka
Address: Trnjanska cesta 31, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 6119 685
http://www.restoran-trnjanka.hr/
Famous local cuisine restaurant with more than 50 years tradition.
IN THE CITY CENTRE
Zrno (Open Mon-Sat: 12:00-21:30; Kitchen: 21:00)
Address: Medulićeva ul. 20, 10000, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 4847 540
https://zrnobiobistro.hr/
Zagreb’s best known vegan restaurant.
Vegehop
Vlaška 79, Zagreb (in the passage)
Phone: +385 1 46 49 400; +385 1 46 49 401-, +385 91 46 49 40
Offers daily menus with soups, pastas, seitan, tofu, tempeh, curries, house-made bread, various salads, and raw and gluten-free dishes, as well as sweets and cakes. Serves eco wine and beer, coffee and tea, as well as freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices. Located 10-minute walk from Ban Jelacic square, follow the Vlaska street to the east. Open Mon-Sun 12-20h
Batak Grill Cvjetni
Address: Trg Petra Preradovica 6 Centar Cvjetni, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 4833 370
https://batak.hr/
Croatian BBQ
Fotić
Address: Gajeva Ulica 25, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 4810 476
https://www.bistrofotic.com/
Contemporary Croatian cuisine. Meat and fish. Has few Vegan options.
Large portions and fresh ingredients with great selection of vines.
Ribice i Tri točkice
Address: Ulica Petra Preradovica 7/1, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 5635 479
https://ribice-i-tri-tockice.eatbu.hr/?lang=en
Dalmatian (mediteranian) fish, seafood restaurant.
Stari Fijaker
Address: Mesnička 6, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 483 3829, +385 1 483 1236
Traditional food of the Zagreb-Zagorje region of Croatia.
Purger
Address: Petrinjska Ulica 33, Zagreb 10000 Croatia
Phone: +385 1 4810 713
http://purger.hr/
Traditional Zagreb food restaurant.
Saralee’s thai street food bistro
Address: Ulica kneza Branimira 31 (crossroad with Ulica Crvenog križa), Zagreb
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083107910341
The best thai restaurant in Croatia.
Takenoko
Address: Masarykova ulica 22, Zagreb
Phone: +385 1 6463 385
Great Japanese restaurant, the first one in Croatia.
Soi Fusion Bar
Address: Ilica 50, Zagreb
Phone: +385 91 916 2101
https://www.soifusion.hr/
Asian fusion restaurant. Great vegan and vegetarian options.
Vinodol
Address: Ul. Nikole Tesle 10, Zagreb
Phone: +38514811427, +385993811427
Specialities of Croatian continental and Mediterranean cuisine
Boban
Address: Gajeva 9, Zagreb
Phone: +38514811549
Mediterranean cuisine with an accent on Italian cuisine. Michelin recommendation.
Pod Zidom
Address: Pod Zidom 5, Zagreb
Phone: +385 99 325 3600
https://podzidom.hr/
High-end restaurant.
MICHELIN Guide: A modern-style bistro with a wine bar and attractive outdoor area in the city centre, just behind the main square. The chef, who describes his cuisine as “market-fresh”, makes daily visits to the nearby Dolac market for his ingredients, which include seasonal vegetables, Dalmatian charcuterie and meat reared on local farms. Fresh and seasonal are the buzzwords here!
weare50
Address: Vlaška ulica 17, , Zagreb
Phone: +385 91 639 6396
https://www.weare50.co/
weare50 is a funky burger/ramen bar created as a result of a global journey that includes international cuisine such as that of New York, Hong Kong and Hvar. The atmosphere is lively, friendly and perfect for a relaxed meal and a few cocktails before you head on. The menu uses homemade ingredients wherever possible, so you can enjoy the flavors of Pag lamb, Istrian truffles and Dalmatian fig jam. One of the specialties are glazed, soft as cotton brioche rolls filled with juicy meat and vegetables. The wine list is rich and varied, and there is also draft craft beer from Zagreb’s Garden Brewery.
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