This year, several towns and cities, including the capital Zagreb, cancelled fireworks displays after pet activists warned about their damaging effects, calling for more environmentally aware celebrations.
The coastal city of Šibenik had the New Year celebrations featuring Irish singer Roisin Murphy.
In other towns, local pop and rock stars entertained crowds.
The 2022 year was also ushered out by open-air celebrations organised on Saturday in a few cities and towns.