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Saint Nicholas Celebration in St. Pankraz!

On December 5th, Saint Nicholas will be traveling through St. Pankraz!

4:45 PM at the village square of St.Pankraz.

A beautiful tradition to celebrate the Advent season!

On December 5th, as soon as it gets dark, St. Nicholas accompanied by his angels and his servant Ruprecht crosses the streets of the village and enters the homes of children, bringing them gifts, praising them or reproaching them if necessary. St. Nicholas is also accompanied by several devils (Krampus), but they do not have permission to enter the house and will wait out side the door. in Ortisei from 4:00 pm in the Pedestrian Zone in S. Cristina from 4:00 pm at the Community square in Selva Val Gardena from 4:30 at the Parish Square

Workshops and entertainment for children. Christmas is an exciting time for children, and the Merano Christmas Markets have reserved a space for them dedicated to imagination and creativity.

On December 5th, 2025, the Höllenschlucht Krampus in Lana invites you to the traditional Krampus parade. Already in the morning, the Krampuses will march through Lana, and the main parade will start at 5 PM from the parking lot of Pizzeria Alpen, proceeding with angels, Knecht Ruprecht, and Saint Nicholas to Oberlana. From 10 AM, drinks will be served at the Raiffeisenhaus, followed by an after-show party. A varied festive day celebrating the traditional Krampus custom.

A legend from Myra based on a picture story by Willi Fährmann, adapted for the St. Nicholas play by Theo Mair.

From 6.30 p.m. Reception on the town hall square by the brass band

6.45 p.m. Admission to the hall

7 p.m. Start of the play by the Volksbühne Naturns theatre group

Exchange of gifts and torchlight procession home

(in german language)

Kick off an unforgettable winter season! Starting December 5th, you can look forward to perfectly groomed slopes, fresh powder snow, modern lift facilities, and attractive offers to celebrate the start of the season: Opening Days: 12/05 - 12/07/2025 Welcome Weekend: 12/12 - 12/14/2025 Reduced prices during these promotional periods: 1-day ticket: 47,-€ 2-day ticket: 78,-€ 3-day ticket: 99,-€ Opening hours: Lifts: daily from 08:30 AM to 4:15 PM Gondola lift: daily from 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM Skipass office: daily from 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Tschögglberger Olmteifl are ready for the 2025 season!

Program: 👉 "The times will be announced later!"

November 15:
Tartscher Bichl

November 22:
Ahrntal Valley

November 28:
Village Square Vöran

November 29:
Krampus Run Leifers

December 5:
Retirement Home Mölten

December 6:
Wooden hut in the village center of Mölten – Mulled wine available!

December 7:
Show Run – Festival Grounds Verschneid

Also suitable for children!

The Freizeit-Club Stangl Goss is looking forward to seeing you!

During the Bolzano Christmas Market music bands and singing groups will cheer the time with Christmas music.

Christmas magic with a colorful program of events in Laag near Neumarkt.

The Christmas Village opens its doors on all four Advent weekends, from 28/11 to 23/12/2025 from Friday to Sunday. Candle after candle form a luminous path through the winding alleys. The flair of bygone eras emanates from every corner and the romantic old town becomes a very special backdrop for a very special Christmas market thanks to its natural and authentic decorations.
At the Christmas village in Klausen, the stalls are hidden behind fir branches and in old cellars, where you can buy local products. And there will also be plenty of culinary offerings as well as an extensive program.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:
- Choirs | 28 – 30 November 2025
- Children’s Christmas | 5 – 8 December 2025
- Crafts & Art | 12 – 14 December 2025
- Christmas | 19 – 23 December 2025

On all four Advent weekends:
- The Night Watchwoman every Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
- Musical entertainment
- Varied program

Marc Perin and Damian Hofmann will provide music and a lively atmosphere. They will perform from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, creating a wonderful winter and Christmas ambience.

Friday market in Lana, carpark "Lorenzer", Lana from 7.30-12.30.

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

The Christmas market in Corvara comes alive with live music, where local artists delight us with sweet Christmas melodies.

What a charming atmosphere! It’s the perfect moment to sip a warm mulled wine or apple mix while exploring the handcrafted products and letting the magic of the holiday tunes music you.

During the Bolzano Christmas Market music bands and singing groups will cheer the time with Christmas music.

As you stroll through the small wooden huts, glowing with warm lights and festively decorated, you’ll be enveloped by an inviting atmosphere. The scent of hot mulled wine and delicious treats invites you to pause and enjoy the magic of the holiday season. Each hut offers unique handmade treasures that showcase the craftsmanship of local artisans.

A highlight of the market is the impressive life-sized nativity scene, lovingly carved by the sculptor Leo Moroder. Every year, new figures are added, making this artwork a vibrant symbol of the most beautiful Christmas traditions.

And when live music fills the air between the snow-covered huts, the market becomes even more enchanting. On certain evenings, concerts create a truly special festive atmosphere.

Last year, for every cup of mulled wine sold, €1.00 was donated to Aiüt Alpin Dolomites, raising a total of €3,000 in support of the valuable work of the mountain rescue team.
This year, the initiative continues, with a part of the proceeds being donated to another local association, sharing the magic of Christmas through solidarity.

Here the exhibitors:

Belvire – Badia/Alta Badia
Textile gifts and accessories.

Bottega Artigiana Canello - Valdobbiadene (TV) (+39) 346 229 9216
Various wooden items such as artefacts, toys and decorations, Valdobbiane DOCG wine of own limited production.

Delizie di Lucia 05–08.12 | 12–14.12.2025 - Longiarü/Val Badia (+39) 338 9918326
Homemade products: jams, syrups, juices, herbal teas, herbal salts. Christmas spruce herbal tea.

Fattoria delle erbe 19.12.2025 –06.01.2025, Fontanelle (TV) +39 339 7463831
Food and cosmetic products made from flowers and herbs, decorative dried flowers. Warm waffles with juices.

Irmisart Flower & Décor - Badia/Alta Badia (+39) 338 4696912
Wooden gifts and Christmas decorations.

La Tradiziun - La Villa/Alta Badia (+39) 0471 844143
Warm drinks, local gastronomic products. Clothes and textile
accessories.

Maso Colcuchof 05–08.12 | 12–14.12.2025 - Colle Santa Lucia (BL) (+39) 340 7196717
Goat’s milk products: yogurt, cheese. Warm sandwiches.

Visit our gastronomic Christmas market with the new Christmas shop in the historic heart of Dobbiaco from 28.11.2025 to 06.01.2026. Many huts await you with a rich offer of local delicacies prepared by Dobbiaco's gastronomists, the pavilion where an exciting entertainment programme takes place and the new Christmas shop where you can find a selection of handicrafts made by local artisans. Visit the many shops, restaurants and participating accommodation in the village and try your luck at the Three Peaks Christmas Lottery. Hereyou can find further information about the Christmas market under the Three Peaks.

Mulled wine is Christmas in the glass. Especially at Christmas time, when the spicy taste of the mulled wine warms hands, body and heart and lets you enjoy the festive atmosphere even more.

With Walter's "De Oro" breeding. Start: 1.30 p.m. Parking lot/train stop Linzbach . Duration: approx. 1.5 hours, level of difficulty: low (difference in altitude approx. 100 m, not suitable for baby carriages). Price: € 38 p.p. / € 85 for families (€ 35/€ 80 with RittenCard). Tour description: Every Tuesday afternoon we walk with our well-behaved llamas and alpacas from Linzbach through the little village of Oberbozen from where we then dive into the surrounding little forest called "Fuchslöchl". On the idyllic forest path, we enjoy the silence of the forest and the tranquility that our animal companions radiate. Further tours on request!

--I tieres tl bosch dla Dolomites--

They still exist In Val Gardena: the areas, where you can discover the alpine animals up close. You hike through the enchanting winter landscape of the Nature Park Puez-Odle with a local guide, who explains the magnificent flora and fauna.
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Meeting point: Ciampac hut - Vallunga (Selva di Val Gardena)
Price: 0€ | 27€ VGA | 35€ DVG
Duration: 4 hours
Number of participants: min. 1
Distance: 9 km
Difficulty level: ●●○○○
Altitude difference in ascent: 220 m
Altitude difference in descent: 220 m
Use of the lift: no
Dogs allowed: no
Stroller: no
Clothing and equipment: warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, Guest Pass
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VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation
DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation

Minimum age: 8 years

Any variation is up to the hiking guide!

--L luech da paur-- Enjoy an easy local walk on lovely paths and through shady woods. Touching various areas of Ortisei, via Pradac – Juaut – Cudan – Tambres – Vico di Sopra and Costamula you finally reach the Tiscion farm. Visit the horses, cows, hens, ducks, goats and sheep in their stables, stroke the rabbits and learn some stories about a mountain farm. An exciting experience for the whole family. _____ Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei Price: 15€ VGA | 30€ DVG | 39€ Duration: 3 hours Number of participants: min. 2 Distance: 3 km Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 300 m Altitude difference in descent: 300 m Use of the lift: no Period: December - April Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no _____ VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation *Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. Equipment: good hiking boots, windbreaker, drink Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

--Pudejé te Val-- Cross-country skiing is a discipline that benefits both body and soul. This sport allows to enjoy the incomparable landscape while making physical movement. The two-hour introductory course in Vallunga gives you the main information on the different techniques. Whether skating or classic: here every single muscle is trained while appreciating the tranquility of nature! _____ Meeting point: Cross country center Vallunga (Selva di Val Gardena) Price: 15€ VGA | 30€ DVG | 39€ Duration: 2 hours Number of participants: min. 1 Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Use of the lift: no Period: December - March _____ VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation Ski rental included in the price Minimum age: 10 years

Weekly farmers' market in the heart of Neumarkt's old town centre

History, Traditions and Wine Culture

During this personal tour with wine connoisseur and host Walter, you'll gain fascinating insights into the history and traditions of winemaking in the Burggrafenamt region. As the name suggests, this visit is an experience for all the senses, with many varied highlights to explore at the Rochelehof adventure cellar.

Registration required: Until Friday, 12 noon online or at the Tourist Association Marling.
The event takes place in German. Limited number of participants! No dogs allowed.

One of the most magical and eagerly awaited traditions of the Christmas season is the arrival of St. Nicholas. He is a wise and kind old man and brings light and warmth during this festive season. Today he awaits you, accompanied by his little angels, to give you a small gift. After the arrival of Saint Nicholas, there will also be the opportunity to enjoy a warming mulled wine or a hot tea.

Advent also comes alive on the Plose: St. Nicholas visits young skiers directly on the slopes and brings lots of joy. An encounter that combines tradition and fun at lofty heights.

The time has finally come again: the new ski season is about to start, and the Belpiano-Malga di San Valentino ski area will open its doors on December 6, 2025! With a total of 65 kilometers of diverse slopes, modern lift facilities, and spectacular runs, this ski area is a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Starting from February 2025, you can enjoy live music every Sunday, and on March 21, 2026, the big SCHNEEFESTival will take place, with Thorston Einarsson and ElisaLeen entertaining you with numerous hits.

The culinary offerings are also impressive: from traditional South Tyrolean specialties at the Haideralm mountain restaurant to quick and delicious dishes at the self-service restaurant Schöneben at 2,050 meters above sea level – there's something for everyone. The new après-ski spot "Level 1463" at the St. Valentin base station provides the perfect ending to an exciting day on the slopes

Mark the date, pack your ski gear, and get ready for an unforgettable winter season at the Schöneben-Haideralm ski resort!

Bring your leftover candles and we will work together to create abstract candle medallions to hang up or lay down. For whom: children >8 years

Ceremonial arrival of Saint Nicholas on Cathedral Square, accompanied by the Brixen Christmas Angels, from Altenmarktgasse along the Großer and Kleiner Graben, through the Sonnentor and through the arcades. Saint Nicholas distributes his gifts on Cathedral Square.

Opening in the ski resort Watles! Be there when the Watles ski resort opens its gates for the winter season again! Opening in the Watles ski area! Be there when the Watles ski area opens its doors for the winter season! Experience perfectly groomed pistes, skiing and snowboarding fun for the whole family and much more. With tasty delicacies at the Plantapatsch hut, the winter adventure can begin!