Christmas Markets in South Tyrol

The 5 Original South Tyrolean Christmas Markets, as well as the smaller idyllic ones, invite to a visit and a stroll

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Italy’s most famous Christmas Market is the one at the Piazza Walther square in Bolzano (Bozen).
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Near the square there’s the majestic Assumption of Our Lady Cathedral, the landmark of the town.
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The entire historic town centre with the Bolzano Arcades presents itself festively decorated.
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The Vipiteno Christmas Market takes place around the illuminated Tower of the Twelve.
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The Christmas Markets open, right in time, on the Thursday before the 1st Advent Sunday.
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Bressanone is an episcopal town - its Christmas Market takes place at the Cathedral Square.
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Entertainment for the kids as well as South Tyrolean delicacies are part of the programme.
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Stunning! The Christmas Market of Brunico, the main town of the Val Pusteria valley.
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Brunico, Via Bastioni road: usually the Christmas Markets start at the end of November.
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Hand-painted Christmas tree balls remind of the Advent period and holidays in South Tyrol.
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A popular souvenir are also the beautiful wooden crib figures from the Val Gardena valley.
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How many days are left till Christmas? Buildings are used as enormous Advent calendars…
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The traditional “Zelten” are mainly made of dried fruit, candied fruit and nuts.
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Christmas Markets in South Tyrol... that includes a sea of lights, Christmas carols, the festive tone, traditional delicacies and some very original gift ideas. Also a hot mulled wine must not be missed - it warms from the inside, whereas outside temperatures drop to wintry conditions.

South Tyrol offers - besides the enchanting Caldaro Christmas Market - also five big events, which have united to form the "5 Original South Tyrolean Christmas Markets": These include the historical Bolzano Christmas Market in the Piazza Walther square, known as the oldest and most traditional one of Italy, and the one of Vipiteno, taking place near the illuminated Tower of the Twelve, as well as the Christmas Markets of Brunico, Chiusa and Bressanone, situated at the Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square) in the centre of the episcopal town. The unique charm of the Alpine Christmas Markets enthrals young and old and increases the anticipation for Christmas.

Also the quieter and smaller rural Christmas Markets are a fundamental part of the South Tyrolean Advent period. Among them there are the "Rittner Christbahnl" at the train stations of the historical Renon Railway as well as the Christmas Markets under the medieval arcades of Egna. Please find further information here: Christmas Markets in South Tyrol!