A Bolzano, the shortest and most beautiful day of the year is preceded by many initiatives. Among these stand out the Magic of Advent with markets full of typically Christmas lights and colors. Here you can find the most beautiful gift ideas for the year-end holidays.
The lights are turned on and, with them, the atmosphere for the most beautiful day and celebration of the year: Christmas. In Bolzano and throughout South Tyrol, the Christmas celebration is prepared well in advance. During Advent, several events take place to tell the traditions of this land. This is undoubtedly the most beautiful time of the year.
In the South Tyrolean capital, during the celebration of Advent (the five-week period that, for the Catholic Church, precedes Christmas), the Christmas markets or the Christkindlmarkt come to life again. Also this year, as has been the case for some time now, there are about eighty exhibitors offering products all oriented towards South Tyrolean Christmas tradition.
You can find everything here. From tree decorations to wooden gift items, from gastronomy to rare objects. It is especially the typical products of this land that attract attention. The delicious South Tyrolean pastries, for example, rather than the wooden nativity scenes or other objects made with the same material. Wooden toys, ceramics, glass mosaics, lace and embroidery, tablecloths, candles are also found.
All around you can hear Christmas songs and breathe the sweet air of Christmas. During this period, it is possible to take a city tour by carriage or skate on the rink set up in Piazza Municipio. Shopping at the Christmas Markets is also convenient. Those who make purchases can indeed be entitled to discount vouchers to be spent on various services of the surrounding ski resorts such as Carezza, Renon, and Sarentino. For those who would like to taste a touch of the quintessential Christmas atmosphere this year, it is already time to consider which Christmas markets to visit.
Here are some useful indications regarding the Christmas markets in South Tyrol, starting from Bolzano and moving to the surroundings.
Right in the heart of Bolzano city center is the Christmas market in Piazza Walther: there are not only stands full of Christmas objects and local crafts, but you can also find many busy people available to show visitors the live creation of sculptures, nativity scenes, decorative balls, and so on.
Another city point of reference is the market in Piazza della Mostra, entirely dedicated to children: here you will find artisans ready to conduct educational workshops and interesting playful yet instructive activities, perfect for the little ones.
The Christmas market in Bolzano in Piazza Walther will remain open from November 29 to January 6, except for the days of December 24 and 25.
