SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Christmas in Bolzano 2025, from 28 November to 06 January 2026 Christmas in Bolzano 2025 WHERE: Bolzano, ItalyWHEN: From 28th November 2025 to 06th January 2026 Magic and suggestive atmosphere. Events and programs really rich. Appointments for young and old. A centuries-old tradition. A truly romantic place. This is why, today, Bolzano is considered the place par excellence, in Italy, to celebrate the Advent season. Born in 1991, today it is one of the most visited and loved market in Italy, along with Merano, Bressanone and Trento. Christmas Bolzano is really a fascinating moment. Everywhere you breathe the magic of Christmas. Streets, squares and narrow alleys are lit and festively decorated. The wonderful markets await you, with the typical wooden houses perfectly lit. Christmas Bolzano is an explosion of the senses. You will be literally overwhelmed by the aromas of spices and cinnamon; of biscuits, typical sweets and the inevitable vin brûlé. High quality sweets and gastronomic specialties will offer their maximum expression for your palate. All this, while the music and Christmas carols are sung on the street. Everything is taken care of in the smallest details. Even private homes are one with the surrounding environment. Christmas Bolzano is an event especially for children, who will have fun in the many activities, shows and workshops dedicated to them. Another distinctive element is the fact that the organizers have made sure that Advent was lived in an environmentally friendly and environmentally friendly manner. Thanks to this, the Bolzano Christmas Market has obtained the Green Event certification. INAUGURATION 2025 Friday 28th November, at 17:00, in the presence of the mayor of the city, a grand opening in Walther Square. Great anticipation before the fateful hour, with dimmed lights between the stands, which create great expectations. Only the large crib is illuminated. At the 17 in point, cutting the ribbon and turning on the big sparkling tree. Christmas in Bolzano officially begins. Visitors can sample a typical dessert offered by the event’s partner. THE CHRISTMAS IN BOLZANO MARKET 2025 The market, in these parts, is synonymous with quality. You will find many exhibitors, and among the various stalls you will be spoiled for choice. Handcrafted products, decorations, ceramics, woodwork, nativity scenes, statuettes and so much more. The greediest, however, will find many culinary delights. And, of course, the excellent mulled wine, ideal for fighting low temperatures. The calendar of events and initiatives is rather rich. Do not miss the appointments of live artistic craftsmanship. Every day, the members of the cooperative “Artigiani Atesini” present some traditional crafts of South Tyrolean artistic craftsmanship, in their little house in Piazza Walther every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, in the square, from the 14:00 to the 18:00, there will be the Alpine Advent concerts. On Sunday mornings, however, the costume bands will be on stage. The Bolzano Christmas Market is open every day, in Piazza Walther, from the 28/11/2025 to the 06/01/2025, from Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 19:00, and from Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00. Special times are scheduled on the following days: 24 December: 10-14 hours31 December: 10-18 hours1 ° January: 12-19 hours. Closed on Christmas Day. A CHRISTMAS OF BOOKS From the end of November to 13th December 2025, every Friday and Saturday, the X edition of “A Christmas of Books” will take place. The cultural event will see the participation of numerous Italian and German writers. Location will be the beautiful Halls of the Mercantile Palace. Photo, 2012 djandrea.enet SOLIDARITY MARKET As usual, this year Bolzano will not remain indifferent to the less fortunate. For this reason, do not miss to visit the Solidarity Market, in the streets of the historic center between Piazza del Grano and Via Argentieri. Here, you will find many items for sale made, for the most part, by volunteers from associations, protected laboratories, cooperatives or from distant countries. The proceeds will be used to support local initiatives and specific humanitarian projects. CHRISTMAS PARK A small Christmas village in the splendid Station Park of Bolzano. The stalls are set up among the large trees of the Park. Craft products are on sale, ideal for your gifts, and gourmet delicacies. In the Park there is also an ice rink. The flea market is open every day from 28/11/2023 to 06/01/2026, from 10:00 to 19:00.The skating rink is open on the same days, from Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 19:00; Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 to 20:00. Closed on Christmas day. CHRISTMAS IN BOLZANO FOR CHILDREN There are many initiatives dedicated to children and families. At Piazza Walther, the hub of Christmas Bolzano, the little ones can have fun on the nostalgic carousel, or on the train between the markets. Between Piazza della Mostra and Piazza Walther, children can get on the back of a pony, or on horse-drawn carriages. The tourist train is another must-see attraction for the little ones. The electric train starts from Piazza della Parrocchia and goes up to Piazza Gries, crossing some of the main streets of the city before returning to the historic center. The journey takes about half an hour.The train operates every day from 29-11-2025 to 06-01-2026, from 10:00 to 16:00.The ticket costs 6€ for adults and 4€ for children from 3 to 14 years old From 01st December, the digital Advent Calendar will delight visitors in different parts of the city. WHERE TO SLEEP Bolzano has a good accommodation offer, however, the prices for sleeping are quite high, especially in the center, during the Advent period. Availability during this period is drastically reduced. Those who choose to spend their Christmas holidays in Bolzano, it is preferable that you book a couple of months in advance. Otherwise, you will have to settle for solutions from over 100€ per night. From this link, you can search for the best accommodations at the best available price. *All information contained herein, including schedules and
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SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP December events 2023 and best festivals by not losing. Guide December Events Those looking for the best festivals and best December Events 2023 will probably end up narrowing down their search to Christmas markets. And it could not be otherwise. Cities like Bruges, Edinburgh, Nuremberg, Strasbourg, Zurich … manage to shine with a truly unique and magical light. Small villages and large capitals open their doors to visitors for a truly unforgettable vacation. As a couple, with family and children, the Christmas markets are one of the main December Events 2023 not to be missed. Provins, is a small village, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. For just one weekend of the month, you will be able to witness two days of magic. Appointment on 09 and 10 December with the renowned Medieval Christmas. And, remaining on Christmas theme, the Krampus parade, in Munich, is the right opportunity to get acquainted with these wacky, disquieting, masked characters. And, how can we not mention the incredible Samichlaus Swim in Zurich? You will see people dressed as Santa Claus, swimming in the icy waters of the river. We report among the most incredible and unusual December events! Scotland: a land of great traditions. The traditional Scottish New Year (which in these parts they call Hogmanay), is celebrated everywhere with large bonfires, fires and extremely spectacular celebrations. Among the most beautiful festivals are the Flambeaux Procession and the Stonehaven Fireballs. Photo ©, MrPurple Tollwood WinterFestival, also in Munich, is one of the most interesting December events in Germany. A Festival that has always stood out for the extraordinary cultural offer of music, theater, cabaret and art, with a careful look at the environment and technology. Splendid scenographies, authentic works of art and wonderful plays of light, distinguish the most important, and awaited, among the December events: the Fête des Lumiéres in Lyon. From 07 to 10, the splendid French city hosts a review that, by now, has made history. Wonderful itineraries await you among historic and suggestive places, with extraordinary works created ad hoc by the best international artists. Games of light, and splendid scenographies, animate, in the same way, the Capital of the Netherlands. The Amsterdam Light Festival takes place over a period of 60 days, throughout December and January with two routes to be taken on foot or by boat. Imagine seeing this wonderful city from the Amstel, with truly unique and incredible lights and colors. Guaranteed show. And, if you were in Amsterdam by the end of the month, you certainly can’t miss the International Ice Sculpture Festival in Zwolle. Just one hour by train from the capital, a unique spectacle, at iced temperatures. Lots of fun, wild parties and techno music, in a scenic landscape in the snowy mountains of Saalbach-Hinterglemm. Rave On Snow is one of the most important snow music festivals. Born 25 years ago, over the years it has become a reference point for the sector. Appointment from the 14th to the 17th of the month. Music. Gastronomy. Events. Art and craft. In December, for 9 days, one of the most anticipated events of the year awaits you, Artigiano in Fiera. A Festival that attracts over 1.5 million visitors! We close the list with one of the most incredible December 2023 events: Els Enfarinats! Eggs and flour are the main ingredients of what is in effect one of the most famous, and strangest, events in all of Spain. A celebration that has occurred for almost 2 centuries, on December 28th (Day of Innocence) in the small Spanish village of Ibi, not far from beautiful Alicante. On December 28, the streets of Ibi will be invaded by soldiers armed with eggs and flour ready to attack anyone who gets in their way. In a short time you will find yourself surrounded by clouds of flour and you will try to dodge the eggs and firecrackers in every way. Related Latest Posts Share the Post