Christmas markets
Christmas: a time for traditions, family celebration, serenity and… markets! Like every year, before Christmas many cities and villages in South Tyrol, Trentino and Bellunese turn into charming places, full of lights and touching atmosphere. Squares are filled with wooden houses offering craft made products, typical food, gift ideas and much more.
Christmas markets on the Dolomites are visited every year by thousands persons. They start at the end of November and last until the beginning of January. The city squares of Bolzano, Merano, Bressanone, Vipiteno, Sarentino, Lana, Chiusa, Levico, Trento, Arco, Andalo, Baselga di Pinč, Cortina and Belluno turn into wonderful big cribs, where you can experience the typical Christmas atmosphere and the old traditions. Christmas markets were probably born in the 14th Century, when goods, objects and agricultural products were only sold in fairs: the Advent market was the most important fair in the whole year.
Nowadays, the tradition is still alive: in fact, handmade wood, pottery and fabric products are exhibited and turn to original gift ideas. Christmas markets in South Tyrol, Trentino and Bellunese are not only an occasion to buy Christmas decorations: they also feature many stands with typical food and beverages, such as roast chestnuts, Christmas gingerbread biscuits, cakes and mulled wine… a real pleasure to get warm in the cold winter. And then many popular folklore events, music, sounds, shows and children entertainment, which create a magical atmosphere around Christmas markets.
South Tyrol
South Tyrol Christmas markets are famous all over Europe. The best known are those of Bolzano, Merano, Brunico, Bressanone and Vipiteno, even if there are many other beautiful markets in the South Tyrolean villages and valleys: Val Sarentino, Lana, Chiusa… All these towns have a long Christmas tradition in common, each one has a unique way of showing their guests the magic of Christmas, each one only waiting to be discovered.
Trentino
The Christmas markets in Trentino, in particular those in Trento, Rovereto, Arco, Levico and Andalo, have become some of the most important events in the Christmas period. Here you can find everything you need to make Christmas special: presents, decorations, typical dishes from Trentino and crafts made objects, while strolling among the multicolored wooden houses, in a joyful atmosphere you can experience every day.
Bellunese
In the region of the Bellunese the tradition of Christmas Markets is still alive in many towns, like Cortina, with its picturesque chalets filling the decorated squares and streets. These markets are smaller than the ones in Trentino and South Tyrol, nevertheless here you have the chance to try local products and find some original ornaments to decorate your house.
