{"id":3734,"date":"2017-12-11T13:37:58","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T12:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinetahotels.it\/blog\/?p=3734"},"modified":"2019-09-30T14:51:31","modified_gmt":"2019-09-30T12:51:31","slug":"christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinetanatureresort.it\/blog\/christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"The Christmas Markets in Trentino-Alto Adige You Shouldn\u2019t Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Best Christmas markets in Italy near the Dolomites, discover our offer<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

Christmas markets in Trentino Alto Adige<\/strong> are a deeply felt tradition: every year, between the end of November and January 6, the festive atmosphere of mountain towns and villages gets further enhanced by the \u2018mercatini di Natale<\/em>\u2019, filled with local crafts, decorations, and food stands offering typical holiday fare. Many villages set up nativity scenes as well.<\/p>\n

Read on to discover some of our favorite Christmas markets in Trentino-Alto Adige <\/strong>(Dolomites, South Tyrol).<\/p>\n

The Best Christmas Markets in Trentino-Alto Adige (Italy)<\/h2>\n

Discover here the best Christmas Markets<\/strong> in our region!!<\/p>\n

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Photo of Christmas Market in piazza Walther, Bolzano – Bozen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mezzocorona and Mezzolombardo<\/h3>\n

The closest Christmas markets to Pineta<\/strong> are the ones in Mezzocorona and Mezzolombardo, which you can reach by train from the Dermulo station, connected to the hotel via the shuttle provided in December. The Christmas market in Mezzocorona is especially child-friendly<\/a> as it features the \u2018Santa Claus\u2019 Home\u2019, complete with reindeers and other animals from the North Pole; there are also children\u2019s workshops, while adults can do some wine tasting<\/strong> \u2013 the area is famous for the production of the Teroldego Rotaliano red wine. The Mezzolombardo market highlights the region\u2019s culinary tradition<\/a>, so it\u2019s especially good for foodies.<\/p>\n

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Image of Christmas Market in Mezzocorona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fondo<\/h3>\n

Located at the northern boundary of the Val di Non<\/a>, Fondo is a pretty village famous for the Rio Sass canyon, a 300-meter long and 60-meter deep ravine which can be visited, and for the Smeraldo Lake. During the holiday season, Fondo hosts \u2018Natale in tutti i sensi\u2019, a \u2018sensory Christmas\u2019, where you can see, touch, listen to and taste everything Christmas<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Fondo is a small town located in Non Valley … 20 minutes from Pineta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Canale di Tenno and Rango<\/h3>\n

The Christmas atmosphere is all the more charming in the\u00a0medieval villages<\/strong>\u00a0of Canale di Tenno and Rango (part of the network of \u2018Italy\u2019s most beautiful historic hamlets\u2019), where stands are set up among alleys, courtyards and houses; among the highlights are the \u2018procession of the shepherds\u2019, a living Nativity scene, the chance to learn about ancient crafts, classic Christmas carols, and typical local food. Canale di Tenno and Rango can be reached once or twice a week thanks to the shuttle organized by Pineta.<\/p>\n

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Canale di Tenno. Photo credit GardaTrentino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trento<\/h3>\n

Trento, the main city in Trentino, hosts one of the most popular Christmas markets in Trentino-Alto Adige, with two locations, one in Piazza Fiera, one in Piazza Cesare Battisti; it displays many traditional decorations and nativity scenes. Gourmet stands<\/strong> offer local specialties such as polenta brustolada<\/em> (grilled polenta) and canederli<\/em> (bread dumplings), as well as vin brul\u00e8<\/em> (mulled wine). And since you\u2019re in Trento, you could visit the Buonconsiglio Castle<\/a> and the excellent MUSE science museum. Trento is easily reached from Pineta with the train from Dermulo.<\/p>\n

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Christmas Market of Trento is one of the most important in Italy (ph. L. Franceschi, betraveller.it)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ossana<\/h3>\n

Admire the beloved tradition of \u2018presepe\u2019 in Ossana, known as the \u2018nativity scene village<\/strong>\u2019: it has more\u00a0presepi<\/em>\u00a0than residents! This year especially, it will display a record 890 nativity scenes, set up in the streets and the Casa degli Affreschi building. In addition, the two Christmas markets will offer handmade crafts from local artisans and\u00a0Trentino\u2019s delicacies to taste<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A nativity scene in Ossana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bressanone<\/h3>\n

40 kilometers north of Bolzano is beautiful Bressanone-Brixen, which hosts one of the most popular Christmas markets in Trentino-Alto Adige<\/strong>, set up in the Piazza del Duomo, overlooked by the two towers of the Cathedral, built in 980 AD. The market features many gift and decoration ideas: nativity scenes, wooden sculptures, hand-made ceramics, aromatic candles, glass balls and angels, and more. There are also a few gastronomic stands to warm up with vin brul\u00e9<\/em>, try one of the many types of breads produced in South Tyrol, including the classic pretzel, or sweets treats such as strudel cake, made with apples.<\/p>\n

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Christmas Market in Bressanone (Brixen) is one of the most suggestive in Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vipiteno<\/h3>\n

Surrounded by mountains, Vipiteno is part of Italy\u2019s network of \u2018most beautiful borghi\u2019 (hamlets); stroll the streets of its historic center to see the colorful houses with the typical \u2018erker\u2019, or bay windows, adorned with flowers. The Christmas market here, while not big, has much to choose from, and again, the\u00a0items for sale are artisanal and locally made<\/strong>, like all Christmas markets in Trentino-Alto Adige. Among the most original are decorations made with dried fruits and spices; wooden elves, the traditional lucky charm of the Alps; Tyrolean-inspired pillow covers; and glass candle holders hand-painted with mountain scenes.<\/p>\n

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Vipiteno, lit up for Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

*When you book a stay at Pineta, you’ll receive the Trentino Guest Card<\/strong> upon check-in, which allows you to travel for free on local trains and buses.<\/p>\n

Christmas Markets Trentino Alto Adige 2019 \u2013 2020: the calendar<\/h2>\n