The site originally operated as a flour mill and pasta factory, established in 1884 by Ioannis Matsopoulos.
The mill facility was donated to the Municipality of Trikala by the Matsopoulos family in 1984.
The park utilizes the original mill machinery as part of its historical museum display.
It is recognized as one of the largest thematic winter parks in Southeastern Europe.
The park covers a significant portion of the municipal Matsopoulos Park area, which spans several acres of greenery.
The Mill of the Elves, located in the Matsopoulos Park of Trikala, is Greece's largest Christmas-themed amusement park. It is built around a historic 19th-century industrial flour mill, which remains a landmark of the city's architectural heritage. Every year, the park is transformed into an elaborate festive village featuring themed workshops, a skating rink, and diverse interactive exhibits for visitors. The site serves as a major winter tourist destination, attracting thousands of families annually during the holiday season. It utilizes the park's natural green spaces and river proximity to create an immersive, large-scale outdoor environment. The original mill equipment is preserved on-site, serving as a historical backdrop for the modern holiday installations. Access to the park is open-concept, integrated into the municipal park infrastructure.
The illuminated historical clock tower of the Matsopoulos Mill, especially when viewed from the park bridge at twilight.
Dress in heavy layers, as the park is entirely outdoors and temperatures in Trikala drop significantly in winter.
Plan to visit on a weekday to experience shorter queues for the themed workshops.
Wear comfortable, waterproof walking shoes, as the park grounds can become muddy or icy.
Avoid visiting on the opening or closing weekends of the season, which draw the highest local and tourist volumes.
Operates exclusively as a Christmas theme park from early December through early January; closed for the remainder of the year.
Maintain order in queues, respect the historical industrial equipment displays, and refrain from touching electrical light installations.
