Advent approaches and is time to plan a visit to Christmas markets to shop and buy decorations and gifts for parties. In Italy, the most famous are markets in South Tyrol, in Bolzano, Merano, Brixen, Vipiteno and Brunico, but also in lesser known places, custodians of the authentic South Tyrolean tradition.
Here is where they are, how to reach them and dates to plan your weekend in South Tyrol, while for the stay you can consult the bookingaltoadige website. com, full of proposals to book with a simple click.
Renon Market
If you love to breathe the true Christmas atmosphere away from the confusion and noise of the city, here is the solution: the markets of the stations of Soprabolzano and Collalbo. Reconstructed in the original carriages of the historic train, lit at feast, are a show for young and old and entertain visitors with pandolce, mulled wine and live Christmas music.
Every weekend, from the end of November, mountain lovers can reach the plateau of the Renon, with the cable car from Bolzano, to immerse themselves in the Christmas atmosphere of an authentic mountain village.
Where: Renon – stations of Soprabolzano and Collalbo
When: all weekends from 28 November to 27 December
Alpine Advent Val Sarentino
In Sarentino, the village named after the homonymous valley, twenty wooden houses are built on Christmas, decorated and illuminated strictly at feast. Visitors are attracted by the unmistakable scents of the specialties prepared at the moment, for example Krapfen, Striezel (typical pasta filled with speck) and rye bread.
In the vast entertainment program that animates the 4 weekends of the advent, there are carriage rides, musical performances and numerous guided tours to the historic farm of the city. Surprise theme of this year? The lanterns, of every shape and size, give warmth to the whole country and illuminate the Christmas of all visitors.
Where?: Sarentino
When: every weekend and public holidays, from 28 November to 20 December
Saint George's Market (Scene)
A truly unmissable location welcomes hundreds of visitors to the historic village of San Giorgio, a few kilometers from Scena. As a backdrop to the traditional Christmas market, the scents of the region’s gastronomic delicacies and the magnificent work of local art crafts, the heartbeat of the ancient fortress, even better known by the name "torre della civetta". Gift ideas made of wood and fabric, unique and cared for in the smallest details by the artisans of the country, await visitors together with a steaming glass of mulled wine. An unmissable location to make Christmas in Scena an indelible memory.
Where?: San Giorgio – Scene
When: from 11 to 13 December
Market of Chiusa
From November 27th to December 20th Chiusa is populated with night watchmen strolling through the streets of the city, while in the alleys echo medieval melodies. Warriors and Fire eat enchanted the audience with their mastery.
It is the case to take a leap back in time, letting yourself be enchanted by the ancient and elegant charm of the small town in the province of Bolzano. Here, in Chiusa, Christmas is made tradition and is lost in a present that of the past has made its wealth: the market of Chiusa is really a gift for the whole family.
Where?: Closed
When: from 27 November to 20 December
Market in Castel Tirolo
A varied programme of the market in Castel Tirolo, which from 5 to 8 December enchants young and old. Until 8 pm, the inner courtyard and the knights' hall of the castle are bright and cheerful. Local crafts present their crafts and there are musical bands and choirs. Pecore and donkeys are the great protagonists of this edition and become the best friends of children.
Where?: Castel Tirolo – Tirolo (BZ)
When: from 5 to 8 December
Market in Castle Rametz
It is the historic estate of Castello Rametz, near Merano that welcomes visitors. Here, with traditional songs, Christmas readings, culinary delicacies at the castle court and inevitable tastings of rare wines you live with so much joy and warmth the Christmas period. Every Sunday of advent all ready at 12 o'clock for a special Christmas surprise: impossible to miss!
Where?: Castel Rametz – Merano (BZ)
When: from 4 to 20 December
