Mill of Elves
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A Christmas theme park held each winter in Trikala's old mill, with lights, an elves' theatre and markets, one of Greece's most popular winter events.
The Mill of Elves is held at the Matsopoulos Mill in Trikala and along the surrounding riverbank. It typically opens from late November to early January and includes Santa's house, an elves' workshop, theatre performances, an ice rink, a light tunnel and a Christmas market. It draws families from across Greece, and weekends are very crowded. In recent years entry has mostly been free, though some activities charge a fee or require booking. The mill is normally a cultural space displaying old industrial equipment, and visitors to Meteora in winter can stop by on the way. It is about 25 minutes' drive from Kalambaka.
Opening hours
Winter season approx. 10:00-22:00 (check current year's notices)
Nearby sights
- Trikala Old Town & Fortress
- Theopetra Cave
- Porta Panagia Church
- Old Bridge of Pyli (Agios Vissarion Bridge)
- Natural History Museum of Meteora & Mushroom Museum
- Monastery of St. Stephen
- Monastery of the Holy Trinity
- Kalambaka