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Fun 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 the upper promenade (near the Posta bridge) is the Goldie's House, the mascot of the Merano Christmas Markets, who welcomes his young guests on weekends and during the Christmas holidays with lots of workshops for children aged 4 and up. Tickets: online, Merano app, at Goldie's House, €5.00. Info Barbara: +39 347 6606802 (also WhatsApp).

- Upper promenade – from 11 am to 2 pm – Alex Grinzato 4et – pop/funky - Lower promenade – from 12 pm to 3 pm – Sonia Ferrari 4et – Italian and international pop - Piazza della Rena – from 12 pm to 4 pm – Judith Pixner & Philipp Schwarz – acoustic Christmas music – pop music

Christmas mass and brass music in the parish church of Seis am Schlern at 10:00 pm.

Holy christmas mass for children in the parish church of Seis am Schlern

SKI OPENING 2025 - Chairlift Trafoi The chairlift in Trafoi opens on December, 24th 2025

What would Christmas Eve be without music? After the Children's Mass you can hear the sounds of the tower brass from the Parish church tower Ortisei and then at the small Antonius Square. Afterwards, the male choir together with the children's choir of Ortisei will provide a Christmas atmosphere with a Christmas concert, also on the STETTENECK SQUARE. • Tower brass band – 5 p.m. – Parish church tower / Small Antonius Square • Male Choir and Children's Choir – 6 p.m. - Stetteneck Square

Live music at the Christmas Market in the town center with Ginne.

After the Christmas vigil, we invite you to stay and enjoy Christmas music performed by the Villabassa brass band. Their festive notes will fill the air with warmth and Christmas spirit. 🎶 Christmas music - Traditional and modern tunes played by the brass band, celebrating Christmas together. 🍵 Hot drinks and typical Advent sweets - Warm up with hot drinks and enjoy typical Advent sweets in a cozy atmosphere.

Today shortened operating times at the Rittner cable car and the Ritten Railway. In the evening last trip of the Rittner cable car (Bozen-Oberbozen-Bozen) at 7.24 p.m., last trip of Ritten Railway from Klobenstein at 7.08 and from Oberbozen at 7.36 p.m.

The guided Giro delle Cime tour is a must for skiers who want to dive deep into the winter splendour of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites. The guided tour is organised by the respective ski schools in the area. Registration and payment is therefore made directly with the respective ski school.

By minibus (the first 8 registered persons can travel in the minibus of the Alpine School, all other persons take the public bus) from San Candido to Signaue where we take the cable car Three Peaks to Stiergarten. Cost of the cable car ride is 25.00 Euro per person. Hike with views of the Three Peaks via Malga Klammbach to Rifugio Alpe di Nemes, where we have a rest stop. Descent to Passo Monte Croce and from there return to San Candido by minibus, private car, or public bus. Don’t forget your Südtirol Guest Pass! Starting point: 08.40 am Tourist Information San Candido (bus from Monte Baranci at 9.03 am) Return: approx. 4:00 pm Walking time: 4-5 hrs Difficulty: demanding Altitude differential: ascent approx. 150 m / descent approx. 300 m Kit: technical, ankle-covering mountain boots with profiled soles (winter boots or low shoes are not suitable for deep snow), hot drink (thermos flask), thermal protection, gloves and spare hat, sun protection Note: Anyone suffering from heart disease and/or taking medication is not permitted to participate in this tour (rapid difference in altitude)! fee 28 € per person, 5 € snow shoe rental IMPORTANT: The hikes will take place in all events, even where there is a lack of snow. In the event of a grave risk of avalanche or other adverse conditions, programme changes may occur. There is no minimum number of participants. The minimum age for children is 10 years with a shoe size of at least 35 (there are no snowshoes for smaller sizes). Dogs are not permitted at ANY tour. The first 8 registered persons can travel in the minibus of the Alpine School; all other persons follow the minibus by public bus.

The altar server groups (ministrant groups) of the parish of Lana are offering you the well-preserved trees from the Sterntaler Christmas Market, saving them from the trash and giving them a second chance. If you still need a Christmas tree for your garden, your living room, or your business, this is your opportunity. With your voluntary donation, you can also do something good at the same time.

-- La capela dl Crist-- Hiking with a view: on this winter tour, the panorama is simply captivating. The funicular takes you from Ortisei to Resciesa (2.100 m) in the Puez–Odle Nature Park. Then, a peaceful winter path leads to the Holy Cross Chapel, until finally reaching the summit cross. Let yourself be enchanted by the extraordinary panorama of the surrounding mountain peaks, before returning – by sled or by funicular - to the valley. _____ Meeting point: Valley station Resciesa funicular - Ortisei Price: 0€ VGA | 32€ DVG | 42€ Duration: 3 hours Number of participants: min. 1 Distance: 5 km Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 250 m Altitude difference in descent: 200 m Use of the lift: yes Period: December - March Dogs allowed: yes Stroller: no _____ *Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…) and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation The payment for the activity can be made in advance at the Tourist offices of the Val Gardena. Payments at the meeting point are only accepted in cash. Minimun age: 6 years Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

--Jita idilica te Val d'Anna-- The peaceful torchlight walk in Val d‘Anna is a magical experience for all ages. This stroll offers a romantic way to enjoy the winter landscape. Guided by the warm glow of the torches, the path leads from Ortisei to the Pauli Hut, where a delicious warm drink awaits you. After a cozy gathering in a unique chalet with fire, you return to Ortisei along the same path. _____ Meeting point: Tourist Office Ortisei Price: 15€ VGA | 32€ DVG | 42€ DVG Duration: 2 hours Number of participants: min. 2 Distance: 2,5 km Difficulty level: ●○○○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 100 m Altitude difference in descent: 100 m Use of the lift: no Period: December - February Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no _____ Minimum age: 14 years VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation Any variation is reserved to the hiking guide!

-- Jí cun la ciaspes y mparé a cunëscer la natura -- Discover untouched nature on snowshoes: only the gentle crunch of your footsteps will break the silence of the icy and snow-covered mountain world. The Catores guides will lead you on a beautiful snowshoe hike through the wintry mountain scenery of the Dolomites. Take a trip to enjoy a unique moment in the nature and the feeling of complete freedom. _____ Meeting point: Alpine Center Catores (Ortisei) Price: 30€ VGA | 45€ DVG | 45€ Duration: 2-3 hours Number of participants: min. 2 Distance: 5 km Difficulty level: ●●○○○ Altitude difference in ascent: 250m Altitude difference in descent: 250m Use of the lift: yes Period: December - March Dogs allowed: no Stroller: no Clothing and equipment: Mobilcard, warm winter clothing, hat or headband, gloves, high winter hiking boots, snowshoes with hiking sticks _____ *Public transport (busses, cableway, etc…), snowshoes rental and lunch are not included and must be paid separately. Any possible variation is reserved for the guide! VGA= guest of a Val Gardena Active partner accommodation DVG= guest of a Dolomites Val Gardena partner accommodation Snowshoe rental is not included in the price. Minimum age: 12 years

Immerse yourself in a enchanting winter landscape and discover untouched nature in an entirely new way. Our guided snowshoe hikes provide you with the perfect opportunity to savor the tranquility of the snowy forest, as you breathe in the fresh air and fully experience the wonder of winter. The event will be in German and Italian.

Snowshoe tour along the crest of Rasciesa in direction Brogles to the hut Geisleralm. Stopover at the hut followed by a joint toboggan run down to St.Magdalena/Ranui. Arrival by cab via Val Gardena to Ortisei to the valley station Rasciesa (1.304m). Our tour begins with the ride of the funicular (fee required) to the Rasciesa (2163m). From the top station, take trail no. 35, to the Brogles Hut (2054m). Behind the hut the path joins the Adolf Munkel path, which was built as early as 1905. You walk at the foot of the Sas Rigais until you finally reach the Geisler Alm (1996m) via the 34 path. After a comfortable break, the descent by a toboggan (for a fee) or by foot (by arrangement) follows via the 34 path to Ranui (1350m). Here the cab is already waiting to take us back to Lajen. Walking time: 4 h Height difference in ascent: 240 m Height difference in descent: 375 m Distance: 14 km

Experience the majestic yaks of Reinhold Messner up close! In the animal park on Monte Elmo, you can watch these impressive highland animals during feeding time. With their calm nature and powerful presence, they embody the wild beauty and strength of the mountains.

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.

Symphonic Winds, this very special wind orchestra consisting of around 50 musicians Symphonic Winds, which consists of around 50 musicians, has enjoyed well over 65,000 concerts. The Symphonic Winds wind orchestra, under the artistic direction of Alexander Veit, will perform this year together with the Austrian-Bulgarian star pianist Donka Angatscheva in Dobbiaco (Gustav Mahler Hall of the Euregio Cultural Centre Dobbiaco), Bolzano (Concert Hall) and Merano (Kursaal). In addition, three choirs, the Phos Choir under the direction of Barbara Oss Emer, the Ritten Choir Association under the direction of Sandra Auer and the Welschnofen Men's Choir under the direction of Ivan Dejori will participate in two works. Around 130 performers will provide an extraordinary sound experience. Karin Selva will perform as a vocal soloist. At this year's concerts, Symphonic Winds will perform several world premieres. SYMPHONIC WINDS 2025 & Donka Angatscheva (piano). Donka Angatscheva, an Austrian concert pianist with Bulgarian roots, has won numerous competitions and is one of the most exciting pianists of her generation. On 20/21 and 26 December, she will be coming to South Tyrol. She was already performing in public concerts at the age of five and gave her first concert as a soloist with the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra at the age of ten. Her busy concert schedule, both as a soloist and with renowned orchestras, brought her international recognition. She has performed on the world's major stages, including the Musikvereinssaal in Vienna, the Konzerthaus in Vienna, the She has performed on the world's major stages, including the Musikvereinssaal in Vienna, the Konzerthaus in Vienna, the Konzerthaus Franz Liszt Raiding, the Tonhalle in Zurich and concert halls in Olten, Madrid, Flagey-Brussels, Bulgaria Hall-Sofia, Thessaloniki, Menton, Montpellier, Quito, etc. Her discography of nine CDs includes recordings for Naxos, Ars Produktion, Gramola and Hitsquad Records. Donka Angatscheva is a Bösendorfer artist. Since autumn 2024, she has been vice-president of the International Chopin Society in Vienna. Ticket advance sale: at the Merano ticket office, on 12/13 and on 12/20/2025 from 9.30 pm at 11.30 pm Freiheitsstraße 29, tel. 0473 496045 or at www.symphonicwinds.it

Forget the usual holiday stress and immerse yourself in a party atmosphere in a class of its own! Boxing day at Watles is known for its exuberant and cheerful atmosphere. Perfect for ending the Christmas holidays with a bang, this is the place to meet up to celebrate with the best music, go skiing and enjoy life. It's the ideal place to raise a glass with your friends and celebrate the breathtaking winter landscape.

It‘s beginning to look a lot like Christmas... this year, the Christmas Village Ortisei delights the whole family with a varied program of concerts. 26.12.2025 | 17.00h | Stetteneck Square Linda Rungger

Leave your car behind and take the ski bus directly to the slopes! The ski bus runs regularly and ensures that your winter holiday gets off to a relaxed start.

Leave your car behind and take the ski bus directly to the slopes! The ski bus runs regularly and ensures that your winter holiday gets off to a relaxed start.

Leave your car behind and take the ski bus directly to the slopes! The ski bus runs regularly and ensures that your winter holiday gets off to a relaxed start.

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable winter experience at Mount Horse: An atmospheric torchlight walk takes you through the snow-covered landscape, illuminated by the soft light of torches. Discover the enchanted atmosphere of Mount Horse at night and enjoy the tranquillity of the winter mountain. A warm mulled wine awaits you in a quaint mountain hut, perfect to warm your toes and recharge your batteries for the next adventure. Refreshed and full of enthusiasm, you will then race down the valley on Italy's longest floodlit toboggan run! The adventurous descent guarantees fun and adrenaline for young and old alike. Experience the perfect combination of romance, fun and adventure for an unforgettable winter evening!

Monte Baranci is bathed in floodlight from 7-10pm and the atmosphere is fit for a world cup, providing both superlative night skiing and sledging on run a 3km in length. The Rifugio Gigante Baranci mountain hut is open.

By minibus (the first 8 registered persons can travel in the minibus of the Alpine School, all other persons take the public bus) from San Candido to Passo Monte Croce. At first hike through the light forests crossing the piste to Lago dell’Orso. Then, crossing the magnificent mountain woods to the panoramic summit of Colesei at 1972 m. Sensational views of the deep rock towers of the eastern Sesto Dolomites. Return to the starting point along the ascent route with some variants. Note: Don't forget your Südtirol Guest Pass when travelling by public bus! Starting point: 08.40 am Tourist Information San Candido (bus from Monte Baranci at 9.03 am) Return: approx. 2:30 pm Walking time: approx. 4 hrs Difficulty: intermediate Altitude differential: approx. 350 m Kit: technical, ankle-covering mountain boots with profiled soles (winter boots or low shoes are not suitable for deep snow), hot drink (thermos flask), thermal protection, gloves and spare hat, sun protection fee 28 € per person, 5 € snow shoe rental IMPORTANT: The hikes will take place in all events, even where there is a lack of snow. In the event of a grave risk of avalanche or other adverse conditions, programme changes may occur. There is no minimum number of participants. The minimum age for children is 10 years with a shoe size of at least 35 (there are no snowshoes for smaller sizes). Dogs are not permitted at ANY tour. The first 8 registered persons can travel in the minibus of the Alpine School; all other persons follow the minibus by public bus.

Leave your car behind and take the ski bus directly to the slopes! The ski bus runs regularly and ensures that your winter holiday gets off to a relaxed start.

The golden autumn has given up its colorful place and left the stage to winter for the most contemplative time of the year. With a promising tone, lights and angels, Christmas trees and a small Christmas market announce the holiday season in Kaltern, which makes the most of its smaller size with nothing lacking. A contemplative village stroll if desired, enjoying wine and fine treats in festive garb, embedded in culinary traditions with both old customs and new practices that will join them. A celebration of joy, sharing, and community, surrounded by music and hospitality in the heart of Kaltern.