xmas in Athens
Christmas in Athens!
It's (by far) the loveliest time of the year!
First of all, the whole city is full of bling bling! The Christmas lights turn every corner of Athens into a Christmas Wonderland!
Just stroll around our very own Omonia Square, Syntagma square, and Ermou street and have your phone charged; every corner is instagrammable!
Pro tip! Shops are open even on Sunday the 19th of December.
Kotzia Square ICE Skating
Ice skating right in the heart of the city! Kotzia square is only 12 minutes away from Villa Brown Ermou and it's currently hosting an amazing ice skating rink! A whopping 400 sqm of icy coolness decorated all around in the most christmassy spirit will make you wanna skate all day long. Just make sure to book your tickets in advance in Christmas in Athens.
Distance: 12 min walk from Villa Brown Ermou
KOtzia Square
The night of the wishes
One more special event awaits you on Christmas Eve! The whole Athenian sky is lit by candlelight as the traditional wishing lanterns are rising in the sky. This is by far one of the most beloved events of the year! Just dreamy!
THE CHRISTMAS FACTORY
This one will make you feel like a child again! This incredible Christmas market is within walking distance from our hotel. Filled with all those glorious Christmassy delights, you will find absolutely everything you might wish for including an incredible amusement park, lepricorns, Santa himself, and a ton of stunning handmade treats for your loved ones.
Distance: 24 min walk / 9 min by transport from Villa Brown Ermou
Learn more about the Christmas Factory
SNFCC
The brilliant SNFCC is an unmissable destination throughout the year. But during Christmas the experience of the park reaches a whole different level! Celebrating light in every form, the cultural center is showcasing an amazing array of installations made by international artists. With endless shows, workshops, perfromances and one of the loveliest gardens in Athens, SNFCC is simply dreamy, especially if you are visiting with your little ones!
Distance: 20 min by car / 33 min by public transport
Learn more about Christmas at the SNFCC
