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Christmas markets in the holiday region Bolzano and environs.

Experiencing Advent with us

In addition to the large Christmas markets in the cities the traditional Advent events and other Christmas activities in the villages contribute to the joyful atmosphere in the region.

Bozen-Bolzano Christmas market

Bolzano Christmas market is the oldest Christmas market in South Tyrol. Since 1991 it has brought a wonderful Christmassy atmosphere to the capital of the Province. From 25th November to 6th January the lovingly designed huts on the Piazza Walther invite visitors to shop: for hand-made Christmas decorations and hand-painted Christmas baubles, Advent wreaths, wood carvings and straw stars. Here, you find everything you need for your Christmas celebrations at home and are tempted to South Tyrolean delicacies.

Opening hours Bolzano Christmas market 2022 | Monday to Thursday: 11 am – 7 pm | Friday to Sunday: 10 am -19 am
24^th November: 5 pm - 7 pm
24^th December: 10 am – 2 pm
25^th December: closed
31^st December: 10 am – 6 pm
1^st January: noon – 7 pm

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Alpine Advent Sarntal-Val Sarentino

According to an ancient Christmas tradition, on the weekends in Advent, the lantern village of Sarentino revives almost forgotten crafts: elaborate quill embroidery, wood turning displays and wood carving. Hand knitted cardigans such as the “Sarna Janggar” from pure lamb’s wool or the “Toppar”, slippers made from felt, represent living tradition. A further special feature: Val Sarentino is one of the last places celebrating the ancient custom of “klöckeln”.

Opening hours Alpine Advent Sarntal-Val Sarentino 2022 | Saturday and Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm
Friday, 26th November: Opening ceremony from 5 pm
Wednesday, 8th December: 10 am – 7 pm

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Renon Christbahnl

from 26th November to 29th December 2021

During the weekends in Advent, at 1,200 metres, high above Bolzano, the aroma of mulled wine and hearty soups arises from the lovingly designed stalls of the “Renon Christbahnl” (Christmas railway) in the railways station Soprabolzano and in Collalbo. Removed from the hustle and bustle concerts with choirs and the Renon Alpine horn players create a Christmas atmosphere in the small railway stations and in the cabins of the Renon railway. A magical children’s programme is also part of the Renon Christbahnl. 12 minutes from Bolzano with the Renon cable car.

Opening hours Renon Christbahnl 2021
Friday, 26/11/2021 from 3 pm
Saturday, 27/11/2021 opening, from 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 28/11/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm

Friday, 03/12/2021 from 3 pm
Saturday, 04/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 05/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm

Wednesday, 08/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm
Thursday, 09/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm
Friday, 10/12/2021 from 3 pm
Saturday, 11/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 12/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm

Friday, 17/12/2021 from 3 pm
Saturday, 18/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, 19/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm

Thursday, 23/12/2021 from 3 pm „Aperitivo lungo“

Monday, 27/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm
Tuesday, 28/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm
Wednesday, 29/12/2021 from 10 am to 6 pm

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Christmas in Caldaro

from 30th November to 24th December 2019

A large fir tree in the heart of the historic village center represents a beloved meeting point during the most beautiful time of the year. A sweet scent can be smelt in the air, and you can feel the Christmas atmosphere. Lovely decorated stands and nice Christmas trees through the streets of Kaltern turn the romantic wine village into a beautiful Christmas village.
Shops are open during Advent weekends and different gastronomic stands will serve sweet as well as salted delicacies.

Opening hours Christmas in Caldaro | Saturday to Sunday: 10 am – 7 pm
24^th December: 10 am – 1 pm

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EppanAdvent

from 29th November 2019 to 6th January 2020

Tradition and culinary pleasure - Appiano gently puts you in the mood for Christmas. In the streets and alleys of San Paolo you can admire around 100 traditional nativity sets in the windows and oriels of historic houses and stroll through St. Michael’s to admire the thousands of lights and the traditional Advent market. Cornaiano, South Tyrol’s second oldest wine village, is decorated in true style with Christmas decorations made from wine barrels and daves (the wooden slats of the wine barrels). Concerts, the living nativity, rustic Advent cellars, the Christmas carriage, storytelling and culinary pleasures promise a very special Christmas magic in Appiano.

Opening hours AppianoAvvento
29^thNovember to 24^thDecember: San Michele, Monday to Sunday
30^thNovember to 6^th January: San Paolo, every day, all day
30th November to 6^th January: Cornaiano, every day, all day

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Arcades Christmas in Neumarkt-Egna

The historic centre of Neumarkt-Egna also wears its annual Christmas clothing. Far from the hustle and bustle the village with its arcades offers an idyllic and traditional Advent. On Saturdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm visitors can admire a living nativity scene. There are also many nativities on display in the various shop windows. Horse-drawn carriage rides through the village, music bands, a stall with hot drinks and stalls offering various foods complete the offer.

Christmas under the starry sky
8.-11.12 / 16.-18.12 / 22.-23.12
Advent magic in Neumarkt with a colourful Christmas market, culinary delights, a varied supporting programme and musical accompaniment.
Info & programme: www.neumarkt-egna.it

Living nativity scene
8.12 / 10.-11.12 / 17.-18.12 / 4 - 7 PM
The living nativity scene is a tradition in South Tyrol. The Christmas story is presented in a creative way. The living nativity scene is accompanied by fire shows, magic shows and light shows,
which will enchant the visitors in the truest sense of the word.

Krampuslauf
5.12. / from 5 PM
Traditional Krampus run by the Neimorktner Krampus in the village centre with a mulled wine stall.

St. Nicholas Market & St. Nicholas Party
6.12
In Neumarkt, St. Nicholas' Day is also Church Day. During the day there is a market in the historic town centre and in the evening the Neumarkt Volunteer Fire Brigade holds the so-called St. Nicholas' Fete.

Heroes' memorial service & torchlight dance
25.12
At 5 pm the Schützenkompanie Neumarkt an der Etsch holds the annual Heroes' Memorial Ceremony in honour of the soldiers of Neumarkt who died in the two World Wars at the Heroes' Grave near the parish church. The event ends with a short memorial speech and a salute.
The traditional torch dance of the folk dance group Neumarkt takes place on the village square at 6 pm. In the Christmas atmosphere, the traditional costume of the dancers and the brightly lit torches, the Christmas magic is even more intensiv.

Christmas market in Laives

At the weekends the Laives Christmas market is a meeting point for locals and visitors. On Saturdays and Sundays the clubs and associations run stalls on the Piazza Municipio. There is also a living nativity scene near the Parish church of Laives, a nativity scene trail with big and small masterpieces, and a musical supporting programme. Children can look forward to a visit from St. Nicholas and pony rides along the Via Pietralba.

Opening hours Christmas market in Laives
26^th& 27^th November : 10 am - 10 pm
3^th & 4^thDecember: 10 am - 10 pm
8^th December: 10 am - 10 pm
10^th & 11^th December: 10 am - 10 pm
17^th & 18^thDecember: 10 am - 10 pm

"Living Nativity Scene"
10^th& 11^th december: 15 pm - 18 pm
17^th & 18^th december: 15 pm - 18 pm
24^th december: 15 pm - 18 pm

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Trodena Mountain Advent

at December 2022

Associations, music and custom groups as well as companies all come together at this time of year to enjoy the peaceful Christmas atmosphere in Trodena. An initiative that puts emphasis on a quiet and reflective Christmas time whilst enjoying some of South Tyrol’s oldest traditions.

The popular Advent market in the quaint alleys of Trodena and the traditional Krampuslauf with the Trudner Tuifln take place alternately.

This year you can see the "Krampusshow" saturday 10th dicembre at 6 p.m. at the centre of the village.

The Advent market in the rustic alleys and cellars of the village centre will take place 2023 on friday 8th december and saturday 17th december.

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