Open House Zagreb 2025

From October 17 to 19, 2025, Zagreb will host the Open House Zagreb festival for the third time, offering visitors a chance to explore more than 40 important architectural sites and spaces across the city. This year’s theme is “Heritage of the Future”, a continuation of last year’s theme “Revitalization of Architectural Heritage.” The festival explores how the past connects with the future of architecture and how today’s spaces are becoming the heritage of tomorrow.

Association of Croatian Craftsmen, Photo: HOK

At the press conference held at the Croatian Chamber of Trades and Crafts, the speakers were: OHZ Creative Director Dubravka Vrgoč, President of the OHZ Jury Dr. Irena Kraševac, OHZ Jury member Senka Dombi, Saša Kecerin from Velux Croatia, partner of the 3rd OHZ, and OHZ Executive Director Tomislava Blatnik. They presented the main theme of the festival and program, which you can find at www.openhousezagreb.org or in the official brochure. Participation in the festival is free of charge, but advance registration for guided tours is required. Registrations open on October 1, 2025.

Speakers at the conference, Photo: Dražen Kokorić

“The festival program showcases buildings and spaces of different functions and scales. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a variety of architecture, from family homes and ateliers to urban complexes. In this way, citizens will understand why these spaces and places are examples of good architecture and why we are passing them on as valuable heritage to future generations.”

Senka Dombi, member of the OHZ expert jury

Stellar Boutique Modules (reconstruction of hotel Jadran), Photo: Robert Leš

“Architecture shapes our environment, our relationships, and our way of life. The Open House Zagreb Festival is of great importance as it raises public awareness and allows audiences to truly experience architecture. This year’s theme, Heritage of the Future, examines which of today’s practices will become tomorrow’s heritage, while emphasizing the balance between preserving tradition and addressing contemporary challenges.”

Tomislava Blatnik, Executive Director of OHZ

XII. high school Dubrava, Photo: Marina Uzelac

The festival is supported by the Zagreb Tourist Board, City of Zagreb, OTP Bank, Zagreb International Airport, Oktavijan, Velux, and Radenska. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover Zagreb’s architectural gems and immerse yourself in the interplay of past and future architecture!

Office space Brigada, Photo: Domagoj Blažević

Visitors will be able to see the Zagreb Fair, the Trnje Residential Building, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, among other projects.

Registration is possible at https://openhousezagreb.org/