Faedo, the village of the crib

Think of reliving the rural traditions of Trentino. Think of windmills coming to life, stables and open cellars. Think of a small village, surrounded by woods and countryside, where in autumn the scent of must mingles with that of freshly cut wood and in winter the snow silently covers the streets. Think of the houses, huddled close to each other, and, as in a nativity scene, everything seems to relive an atmosphere of yesteryear.

You are in Faedo, a small village of two hundred souls dominating the Piana Rotaliana, where every opportunity is good to discover and let people discover the culture of the area. Here, as the motto of the Pro Loco states, ‘tradition is at home’ and the Christmas period is certainly the best time to approach, slowly, this small reality.

At Christmas, Faedo - for the past nine years - has been presenting itself as ‘the town of the crib’ and it takes little to realise that this is indeed the case. Volunteers here have managed to create a unique installation with more than 80 life-size statues scattered along the village streets, in the stables, under the wraps, on the balconies of the houses.

Entering Faedo from 29 November to 5 January means entering the largest nativity scene in Trentino and discovering the traditions of the past: the baker, the blacksmith, various peasants intent on agricultural work and then the kitchen and the stable. Step by step you will find all the various characters until you arrive at a stable where a newborn child is sleeping in its mother's arms.

Only silence and the scent of hay are enough to describe the magic of Christmas in its elegant simplicity.

The Star Christmas Market

Dates
29 November
5–6–7–8–12–13–19–20 December

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Alongside the various nativity scenes, an exclusive artisan market will be set up in the ancient vaulted cellars and in charming wooden huts. Visitors will find a variety of exhibitors offering handmade products and local farm goods.

Christmas Huts

Dates
30 November
5–6–7–8–12–13–19–20–21–26–27 December

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The Star Singing Procession

5 January 2027 | 5:00 PM

On the eve of Epiphany, the lights of the village of Faedo are switched off to make room for torchlight. A long procession with the Three Wise Men, following a shining star, walks through the streets of the village singing ancient Christmas carols. An old tradition waiting to be discovered and experienced.

For information:
PRO LOCO FAEDO APS Association
Headquarters in San Michele all'Adige, TN
Postal code 38098 via Sant'agata N.5
Telephone: +39 347 9493363
proloco.faedo@gmail.com