An enchanted valley, a magical place where, according to legend, gnomes and elves would descend during Advent to offer games, sweets, and their finest handcrafted products in a colourful market along the streets of the town centre. Exhibitions and tastings of local products were organised, excursions to the Valle dei Mòcheni were arranged, the mines of Vignola Falesina were visited; people panned for gold in the streams and, at night, under the moonlight, they hiked on snowshoes, skated on frozen lakes, and invented fairy tales to tell around the fire.
This is the legend of Pergine Valsugana that inspires Perzeland & the Enchanted Valley, the annual event of the Christmas Market of the Canòpi, hosted in Pergine from early November to early January in its historic centre, at the foot of Castel Pergine.
Let yourself be enchanted by the fantastic world of the Medieval Mines, the Alpine valleys where the ancient Language of the Fathers is still spoken, and the mysterious realm of the Mining Gnomes. An unmissable journey into traditions, customs, and folklore.
A festive atmosphere fills the streets of Pergine. In the traditional wooden huts, exhibitors offer the best of their production: local delicacies, artistic creations, and regional handicrafts. As you stroll through the streets with a cup of hot chocolate or mulled wine, you may also find the perfect gift, a small thought for your loved ones. It is the perfect opportunity to explore or rediscover this charming village of the Valsugana, dominated from above by its castle.
The Christmas Market Side Programme
Not only wooden huts, but also a rich programme of activities for adults and children: craft workshops, exhibitions and displays in the most hidden corners of the town, an artistic nativity scene exhibition, and much more await you for unforgettable days in Valsugana. For ice-skating lovers, the Pergine ice rink is open every day during the Christmas season.
