Řemesla a zvyky v Jižním Tyrolsku

The Tyrolean Advent in the Castle will be taking place in the historic ambience of Tyrol Castle. Tyrol Castle provides an atmospheric backdrop for a genuine South Tyrolean Christmas experience. Local exhibitors will present traditional handicrafts such as felting, pottery, turning, spinning, braiding, dyeing and the production of ceramics or jewelry in the castle's rooms. There will be a well-balanced program of events for visitors every day during Advent in the Castle: whilst crackling fires make for a cozy atmosphere, food stands will offer traditional dishes, baked goods and drinks. The Christmas market will also be attended by choirs and music groups, and there will also be all kinds of entertainment for children.

On November 29 and 30 and from December 6 to 8, 2025, Schenna Castle transforms into a charming meeting place for lovers of good food and festive atmosphere: Advent at Schenna Castle combines culinary delights, traditional craftsmanship, and the magic of the pre-Christmas season in a unique way. Under the motto “Dishes with a Story”, a food stall serves traditional meals from days gone by – authentically prepared and with a deep love for South Tyrolean cuisine. High-quality exhibitors present regional products all centered around fine food – from handmade specialties to delightful gift ideas for gourmets. Ancient crafts come to life on site: watch, discover, and marvel at how things used to be made. A lovingly designed children’s program awaits our youngest guests, making Advent at Schenna Castle a special experience for the whole family. Let yourself be enchanted by a magical Advent season full of flavor, nostalgia, and festive charm – at Advent at Schenna Castle.

The association "Leiferer Krippenfreunde" (Friends of Nativity Scenes) is once again organising the exhibition of handcrafted nativity scenes in the exhibition hall in via Pietralba 29. The exhibition is open from 10 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm. The opening and blessing of the exhibits will take place on Sunday, 7.12. at 10 am after the festive service.

An atmospheric craft market at the NOBIS event centre on 7 and 8 December from 10.00 am. to 4.00 pm.

Some crib friends of San Genesio organize a crib exhibition in San Genesio.

Our Christmas market, the Alpine Advent Sarntal Valley, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. This year in Val Sarentino, the visitors of our Christmas street market will be enchanted by a myriad of Christmas trees. 20 wooden stands will display the traditional, handcrafted and unique products made in Val Sarentino, while the food and wine stands will offer local goodies such as sweet and airy Krapfen, Striezl (Sarentino-style fried bread) and rye bread. The Christmassy feeling will be heightened by music bands and carol singers and in addition there will be a hands-on workshop and animation shows for the children.

During Advent, the Christmas Market takes place at Piazza San Giacomo square on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on 8 December, featuring stalls with local handicrafts and culinary delicacies.

As every year, you will once again encounter the Sterntaler girl with her lottery tickets at the Christmas market in Lana. Then it's time to try your luck and bring luck to others at the same time. Reach into the basket full of Sterntaler tickets and take the opportunity to win a prize. The merchants, restaurateurs, hoteliers and stall operators at the Lana Christmas market have donated many great prizes. For just €2 per ticket, you will be contributing to the ‘Vinzenverein Lana’ charity, which helps all people in need – regardless of their origin or religion and with a strong emphasis on the value of personal relationships. STERNTALER LOTTERY - Day spa with breakfast for 2 people at the vigilius mountain resort - Day spa for 2 people at the Hotel Der Waldhof² - Seasonal voucher from Naturbad Gargazon - Breakfast for 3 people at Gasthaus 1477 Reichhalter - Breakfast for 2 people at Hotel Tiefenbrunn - Meal voucher and 1 beer box voucher from Buschenschank Pfefferlechner - Cellar tour including wine tasting for 6 people worth €150.00 at Kellerei Meran - Breakfast for 2 people at Hotel Schwarzschmied - Meal voucher worth €100.00 at Restaurant Gutshof - Dinner for 2 people at Restaurant Stadele - Voucher for 2 pizzas with drinks at Restaurant Förstlerhof More great prizes on our homepage weihnachteninlana.it

The people of Mühlen ring in Advent with the Kothreinemorscht and turn Mühlen into a Kothrein village. With a cozy wooden fence in the village center, where you can get snacks from the grill, from the pan, from the stove. There are also hot and cold drinks. Open fire, cozy company. Every now and then an interlude, for example with the “Klöcklnachtsinger”, with a brick organ player, with steaming “Melchamuis”. The living nativity scene is also a must. And before Christmas, a contemplative Advent concert in the church. HIGHLIGHTS: December 6, 2025 – Visit from St. Nicholas December 27 & 28, 2025 – Hut Party

Pre-Christmas Events in Terento.
We want to bring children, families and guests closer to rural culture and traditions on the topic of Christmas. The trail leads from the decorated village centre to the town hall with cookie baking for children, to the crib exhibition and to the Christmas market. Handicraft products are offered at different stalls on the playground. The Christmas experience continues along the trail lit by torchlights and candlelight with special light effects to the "Stockner Waldile" forest, where rural specialities are offered in traditional huts. Fairytales and stories for children are told around the campfire in front of a big Christmas crib and a petting zoo.

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The church square sparkles in christmas lights, soft Christmas music and the smell of mulled wine and fresh pastries wafts through the air - on Friday, November 29th, it's finally time: the Algund Christmas Market opens its doors.

18 stalls and two food stands are eagerly waiting to sweeten your Advent season with regional crafts, hot drinks, and traditional dishes. The diverse offerings will be rounded off with musical performances, a show kitchen on Saturday evening, the large gingerbread house from the Tauber bakery, a children's program, and of course, the ever-popular ice skating rink.

Isn't that a wonderful Christmas experience?

Opening hours:
Friday and weekdays: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Authentic and Traditional – The Ritten Christmas Market. The Ritten Christmas Market enchants visitors with beautifully decorated stalls, high-quality handicrafts, atmospheric music, and local specialties. A varied programme of events and children’s activities makes a visit to the Ritten Christmas Train Market (Rittner Christbahnl) an unforgettable experience, turning the Advent and Christmas season into something truly special. The Ritten Christmas Train Market at the Oberbozen railway station, in the historic Plattner Beekeeping Museum in Wolfsgruben, and in the village centre of Klobenstein is open during Advent and Christmas time on Fridays from 2 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Ritten Railway connects the three locations every 30 minutes. On all opening days: Nativity scene exhibition at the historic Plattner Farm in Wolfsgruben. On Saturdays and Sundays: Horse-drawn carriage rides from Klobenstein station to the village centre, introductory pony riding, and llama and pony walks in Oberbozen. The youngest artists are also part of the celebration: pupils from the local primary school lovingly decorate the stations along the Ritten Railway line with festive creations. “Hark, what comes from out the woods so near? It’s the Christmas Train – bringing cheer!” For more information and the full concert and children’s programme, visit: www.christbahnl.it

From November 30, 2025, to January 6, 2026, Tramin will shine for the sixth time with Christmas splendor: the Tramin Advent Fountains invite visitors to a contemplative winter stroll through the festively decorated village. In total, 17 lovingly crafted fountains – from Rungg to Bethlehem and the village center, as well as in St. Jakob, the northern districts, and Söll – will be illuminated by local residents with festive decorations. A heartfelt thanks goes to them for their dedication and creativity. Especially by candlelight on the Advent Sundays, the historic fountains exude a special charm and invite visitors to pause, marvel, and linger.

Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Christmas market in the famous pilgrimage town of Maria Weißenstein! Enjoy the picturesque scenery, local delicacies and handmade gifts. The market invites you to marvel and enjoy on selected weekends and public holidays from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.

The bells are ringing all over the year but never as lovely and comforting as during Christmas. Maybe it’s the special atmosphere or the wonderful memories that let us love the Christmastime, but also the Christmas bells spread the magic – it’s simply the happiest time of the year. Sterzing in the north of Southtyrol is surrounded by the beautiful sound of ringing bells in all its forms and sounds. The hollow and smooth sound of the church bells, or even the friendly bells of local cows and farm animals – every bell has his own importance. Christmas in Sterzing is all about joyful bells with their warming sounds.

The Merano Christmas Market provides a magical atmosphere, with daily
concerts, children’s entertainment, local customs and handicrafts. There are other Christmas markets in Merano and Environs too, offering textiles, jewelry, ceramics, glass and wooden objects. Closed on 25th December.

The Bressanone Christmas Market has been held for over 30 years. Whether it's individual gift ideas for friends and family or simply a cosy get-together with homemade mulled wines, dumpling variations or sweets. At the Brixen Christmas Market you can simply enjoy the contemplative Christmas atmosphere surrounded by the traditional wooden huts, the festively decorated trees and the cathedral chapter. www.brixen.org/christmas

28.11.2025 - 06.01.2026 Bruneck combines the charm of a small town with the unmistakable flair of a winter sports destination. Nestled at the foot of the snow-covered local mountain, Kronplatz, a stroll through the alleys of the old town reveals this special blend of Alpine coziness and Italian dolce vita. This is precisely why a visit to the Bruneck Christmas Market during the Advent season is an absolute must. The festive anticipation can be felt throughout the entire town. Lovingly decorated stalls invite visitors to browse through handicrafts, sweet treats, handmade decorations, and culinary delights. And with a cup of mulled wine, a winter evening can be pleasantly rounded off in good company.

The shops in Laives/Leifers decorate their shop windows with the self-made and handmade nativity scenes of the association "Leiferer Krippenfreunde". The route of the Nativity Scene Trail and the list of participating shops can be found at www.facebook.com/presepelaives

In Val Gardena, the valley renowned for its long-standing woodcarving tradition, the Nativity scene is one of the most cherished and lovingly maintained Christmas customs. On Christmas Eve, the Baby Jesus is placed in the simple manger, while the Three Wise Men traditionally arrive only on January 6th. At the Cultural centre “Luis Trenker” in Ortisei, an exhibition featuring over 40 hand-carved Nativity scenes from Val Gardena showcases the remarkable variety and craftsmanship of local woodcarvers. Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

The Villandro Nativity Scene Friends are creating a Nativity Scene Route in the village from the village to the parish church for the entire Advent period until the Three Wise Men. Showcases have been made in which various nativity scenes are exhibited.

Discover the nativity scenes in Salorno
From 4 p.m., when night falls, thelights will bring our village to life and we can visit the illuminated nativity scenes.

During the Advent season, handmade nativity scenes built inside apple crates are displayed in various locations throughout Vadena. They were created by local associations in collaboration with the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Vadena.

Nativity scene in Vadena Nuova, created by VKE Vadena

Nativity scene in front of the municipal building entrance at Vadena Centro 111, created by the kindergarten

Nativity scene in Via Masetta 7, created by the association Fátena

Nativity scene at the cemetery, created by Associazione Anziani Vadena

Nativity scene in Via Caneve, created by Giulia Bucci

Nativity scene in Birti, created by Lettera7

The nativity scene trail can be admired from 1 December to 6 January.

The christmas forest once again opens its doors and invites visitors into an atmospheric winter world. Lights, fire pits, pleasant scents, and a diverse culinary offering create an environment suitable for families, groups, and individual guests alike. Opening hours 19 November 2025 – 6 January 2026 Open daily from 10:00 to 23:00 Closed days: 24–25 November 1–2 December 15–16 December 24 December What to expect: Ice rink At the center of the Christmas forest is the ice rink with skate rental. Hours: 10:00–20:30 The nearby Waffle House offers small treats and short breaks. Gnome Forest The Gnome Forest features detailed scenes of the small forest inhabitants. A quiet area to explore and a popular spot for atmospheric photos. Forst Zoo Near the FORST Pavilion you will find a small zoo with sheep – a short and pleasant stop especially for families. Market street and farmers’ market A wide range of regional products, craftsmanship, gift ideas, culinary specialties, and FORST gadgets. Hours: 10:00–18:00

Lights and Christmas atmospheres transform Bolzano into the Christmas capital. The iconic Christmas Market takes place in Walther Square and Viale Stazione, in the Christmas Park from via dell’Isarco to the Parco dei Cappuccini, in many streets of the historic center, and in many other locations, which become meeting places for those who love the enchanting pre-Christmas atmosphere.


Opening hours:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Special hours:
Dec 24, 2025: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dec 25, 2025: CLOSED
Dec 31, 2025: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Jan 1, 2026: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Gastronomy hours:
Nov 27, 2025: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Until Dec 23, 2025: Mon, Tue, Wed 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thu 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri-Sat 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Dec 24, 2025: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Dec 25, 2025: CLOSED
Dec 26, 2025: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

From Dec 27, 2025: Mon-Thu 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Fri-Sun 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Dec 31, 2025: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Jan 1, 2026: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Jan 6, 2026: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Main events:

Dec 5, 2025
Philatelic cancellation of the Christmas Market

Dec 6, 2025 | Piazza Walther and Christmas Park
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: St. Nicholas at the Christmas Market
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Krampus at the Christmas Market

Dec 31, 2025 | Historic Center
BOclassic | Traditional New Year’s Eve Run through the streets of the historic center

Dec 31, 2025 | Piazza Vittoria and Pavilion A of the Fairgrounds
New Year’s Eve Celebration in Piazza Vittoria from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Followed by After Party at Pavilion A of the Fairgrounds, from 1:00 AM to 5:00 AM

Mobility survey of the Original South Tyrol Christmas Markets:
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Looking for very special and original gifts, chatting with the hobby artists and spending time in a cosy, warm, Christmas atmosphere? This market is an insider tip for lovers of homemade goods.

At the crafts market "Kreativmarktl Algund" you will find candles, jewellery, clocks, bags and wallets, greeting cards, ceramic and porcelain items, gnomes, textiles, crocheted items, decorative items made of wood, paper, felt and concrete, special items for wine lovers, flower arrangements made of natural materials and many more original, unique crafts.

Free admission.

Flea market - used items from the household, cellar and attic fill the flea market stall and make you want to rummage and haggle in Oberlana, Marktplatz Lorenzerweg Lana car park, 6.00-19.00 (Registration for stand operators under mobile +39 335 612 708 9).

The profits from the stall rents go to needy families in Lana and the surrounding area.

The flea market takes place at the parking area of the bar Colla (close to the playground) in via Mainardo 172.

Advent market with natural products from the Ritten and traditional rural crafts in the park of the Ritten Middle School/Station in Klobenstein, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festive atmosphere is provided by the Ritten alphorn players, along with culinary treats and seasonal hot drinks. Once again this year, there will be a lucky draw with a great main prize. All proceeds will be donated to charity. For our young visitors, fragrant baked apples, crispy stick bread, and a lovingly arranged petting zoo await