Experience the atmosphere of an Alpine holiday at Trentino's Christmas markets

Winter in Italy is not only about skiing. The region of Trentino, located in a picturesque scenery, offers its guests beautiful views, many cultural attractions and the famous Christmas markets in Europe and the world. Enthusiasts of traditional flavors and local culture will be able to taste regional products from mid-November, buy Christmas gifts from handicraftsmen and take part in the accompanying entertainment events.

Located in the picturesque Dolomites, the Italian region of Trentino offers its guests many attractions in winter. From sporting activities on the slopes, through sightseeing trips to cities and towns, to cultural and culinary experiences. Especially during Advent and Christmas, Trentino has a unique atmosphere of Alpine festivities. Christmas markets have been organized here for over twenty years - these are colorful markets, smelling of Christmas delicacies, each of which has a unique character and atmosphere.

The magic of light and Christmas

The earliest, on November 15, begins the Christmas market in Arco, in the municipality of Alto Garda e Ledro, which will last until January 6. During this time, among dozens of aromatic delicacies and stalls with Christmas varieties, you will be able to experience the true magic of Christmas, which will be brought about by the third edition of the Fairytale Light Show. A modern light show is an opportunity to learn about the legendary history of the town. The fairy-tale spectacle about love, dragons, fairies and spells can be admired from December 26 to January 6, on the facade of the local town hall.

The charm of the historic Christmas

For those looking for genuine traditional Christmas customs, head to the medieval village of Canale di Tenno on Lake Garda in Trentino. Historic buildings give this tiny town an unprecedented charm. Narrow streets, which rise laboriously to drop immediately according to the topography and wind among the tightly built stone houses, create a unique atmosphere of this place.

In this original setting, every Saturday and Sunday from November 23 to December 15, from 9:30 to 18:30, there will be a Christmas market with the participation of local artisans. The weekend fair is also an opportunity to learn about the recipes of traditional cuisine and taste regional products, both those on the stalls and those with the tempting aromas of the dishes of the old tavern. Visitors on holidays in Trentino can also look forward to activities in the Canale. On December 26, from 2 p.m., you will be able to visit a live nativity scene there and join traditional carol singing to the sounds of bagpipes.

Christmas town

One of the largest and most appreciated is the Trento Christmas market. The reputation and the twenty-six-year-old tradition attract more and more visitors and sellers. During this year's edition, there will be as many as 90 stands in two historic squares in the city center - Piazza Fiera and Piazza Cesare Battisti. Top-quality local crafts, regional delicacies and delicious wines, led by the local spumante, are the hallmarks of the fair in the capital of Trentino and the Alpine tradition. Here you can buy original products, such as: cheeses, salami, jams, various additives, as well as 20 types of beer produced in Trentino. The fair will run from November 23, 2019 to January 6, 2020 and will be open from Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 7.30 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 8.30 pm. Exceptionally, on Saturday, December 14 and Saturday, January 4, the market will be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and on December 26, 2019, and on January 1 and 6, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Christmas markets are held in many parts of Trentino and have become a part of the region's tradition. The Christmas markets filled with carved figurines and handmade toys become the centers of life and culture for the local community and tourists in the period before, during and after Christmas. A visit to wooden stalls decorated with fragrant fir and tempting aromas of Christmas cakes or mulled wine is a must-see on the route of excursions and walks around the towns of Trentino.

More information on other attractions of the Trentino region can be found at: https://www.visittrentino.info/pl/