Christmas Markets

In Trento, in the central Piazza Fiera are a seventy house characteristics that for the 17th consecutive year will remain open until 24 December. On the stalls you can really find everything, from crafts to gastronomy, from typical products to the most classic symbols of Christmas. Since this year the great novelty concerns the ideal Christmas axis that will connect the city of the Council with Rovereto. From 28 November until the Vigil, in fact, the festive atmosphere will also contage Corso Rosmini, main street of the city.

A first edition for the "Natale oaktano" that will present an original and unique market, which ideally combines the north and south with the presence of exhibitors from Austria and Neapolitan artists specializing in the creation of cribs. An ideal relay will join the two historical centers of Trento and Rovereto both adorned at feast for Christmas, which will fill many other squares, streets and streets of Trentino.

In Levico Terme the stalls are usually set up in the centuries-old Habsburg park until 6 January, an event enriched by many events, such as the Festa della Polenta and that of the flavors of malga, without forgetting the Festa della Befana and the Grappa Festival. In the area of Lake Garda, in Arco, until 23 December there is also the "Enchanted Garden", a mini-market designed and made to measure for children where, in addition to the games, you can also find books and many sweets. In Rango, in the Giudicarie, the protagonists will be the "volti", the traditional cellars from the ceiling barrels, which will become the suggestive scenario for the sellers of decorations and typical products. On the days of 6, 7, 8, 13 and 20 December the local dishes and homemade desserts will make it more tasty to walk to the discovery of the traditional handicraft proposed for the occasion. Offers and proposals on: www.visittrentino.it

On 27 November the five Original Markets of South Tyrol/Südtirol will open, offering as many unique ways of living and enjoying the suggestions of Advent. So it's worth visiting them all. Perhaps taking advantage of the Mobilcard, the ticket valid 3 days and the cost of 13 euros that allows you to move freely by public transport from one place to another.

You can start from the "Christkindlmarkt" of Bolzano, housed in Walther Square until December 23, allowing you to try from the myriad of gift ideas proposed by the approximately 80 exhibitors, ranging from the typical decorations in glass, wood and ceramics to the objects of local handicrafts, to the traditional Christmas sweets like the famous "Zelten" of Bolzano.

In Brixen, in addition to the stalls of Piazza Duomo, the Museo dei Presepi is also worth a visit, at the Palazzo Vescovile, which boasts a tradition of eight centuries. In Merano, the Christmas market is a celebration of the historic centre; in Brunico, the medieval houses and palaces of the Via Centrale are the ideal setting for the handicrafts of the Val Pusteria, while in Vipiteno is the imposing Tower of the Twelve, which overlooks the main square, is the backdrop to the crowded Mercatino that offers everything and more, from ceramics and glass objects to traditional fabrics, from wood statues to toys. Info, packages and offers on: www.suedtirol.info

 

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