Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice at Thessaloniki’s Asterocosmos

Penguins in the Frozen Forest.

Surprises galore for the young and the young at heart at Thessaloniki’s Asterocosmos, running at the city’s Helexpo center, and what better way to celebrate Christmas than with a sweet stroll down Choco Street where workshops on everything from toy making to bread baking are bound to draw in the crowds.

Under the glow of millions of lights, Asterocosmos is treating visitors to dozens of festive offerings including its Frozen Forest, Santa’s Village, the Toy Factory, Sweet Town, the ice rinks and the wide variety of interactive games, book bazaars, theater shows, concerts and workshops.

While there, don’t forget to visit the School of Christmas Magic… where tricks of all sorts are the way of the day.

School of Christmas Magic

Opening hours and admission

Daily to 7 January: from 11am to 10pm

Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve: from 11am to 8pm

Admission to Asterocosmos is at 7 euros and includes access to all games, rides, two ice rinks, performances and activities in the park. Free parking is available.

Admission to Asterocosmos and the ChocoFactory Museum is at 9 euros.