20,000 stormed Zrce

Austrians “tear apart” Croatia’s dream beach

Fun with flags: exuberant celebrations on the festival island of Pag.(Bild: Pressefoto Scharinger/Daniel Scharinger)

Thousands of party animals from Austria flocked to Croatia's dream beaches for the eighth time. The Austria Goes Zrce festival on the island of Pag attracts visitors with its crystal-clear sea and a colorful music program. It's a peaceful celebration that pops the corks and rings the cash registers.

Inflation and rising prices take a break in the summer, especially when the party season starts in southern climes. 

Eight years ago, organizers Martin Reitstätter and Lukas Berger launched Austria goes Zrce, back then with just under 900 participants and promotion via social media. What has become of it is simply incredible. The goal was to create a week that is the perfect combination of vacation and party and, especially in times like these, affordable for everyone.

Martin Reitstätter proudly explains: "Our goal is to offer an affordable week of vacation and partying and to bring Austrians together. In times like these, we want to give everyone the opportunity to be a part of it and to plan their vacation in a way that suits our guests best."

"We never want to go home again" or "It's so freaking awesome" are the comments of enthusiastic vacationers in Zrce.(Bild: Pressefoto Scharinger © Daniel Scharinger)

Young wild ones and old acquaintances heated things up
Last week, the festival was sold out again. It kicked off on July 20, with around 20,000 Austrians making their way to the famous party beach on the island of Pag to spend a week's vacation together.

Summer, sun, beach, and the hottest acts—the perfect combination of vacation and party. From Ski Aggu to Bausa, Yung Hurn, and Money Boy, everything was there, with a total of over five different genres represented. A real highlight of the year for many Austrians, who look forward to it all year long.

Numerous dancers left the male party guests breathless.(Bild: Pressefoto Scharinger © Daniel Scharinger)

The Jung Zillertaler provided variety in the lively atmosphere.(Bild: Pressefoto Scharinger © Daniel Scharinger)

Once again this year, tens of thousands of Austrians made the pilgrimage to Zrce, and the atmosphere was exuberant.(Bild: Pressefoto Scharinger © Daniel Scharinger)

Advance sales start with headliner
AGZ 2025 will take place next year from July 19 to 26, 2025, a fixed date for thousands of Austrians. Advance sales for AGZ 2025 started on July 27. In this "super early bird" phase, you can save up to 50 percent on your vacation, so it's definitely worth it.

Pre-registrations have already exceeded all expectations, and numerous visitors are expected again next year. The first headliner for 2025 has already been confirmed: Finch will be back...