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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.

Oops – The Light and Music Show That Enchants
When a little dreamer loses their balloon, a magical journey begins—through light, music, and boundless imagination.
Oops is an immersive spectacle that transforms the façade of the Hofburg Brixen into a living canvas, brought to life by 10 powerful projectors. Accompanied by an original soundtrack from electronic music legend Giorgio Moroder, this visual journey invites audiences into fantastical worlds full of wonder and delight.
A show that amazes all ages—and supports a good cause: for every ticket sold, a donation of €1 goes to UNICEF.
Follow your balloon. And prepare to be enchanted.

LUMAGICA transforms the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle into a magical world of lights. Under the motto “Sissi’s Journey Around the World”, visitors can look forward to artistic light installations, interactive elements, and atmospheric scenes inspired by the joie de vivre and dream destinations of Austrian Empress Elisabeth.
On an atmospheric tour, a fascinating journey unfolds through cultures and landscapes: from fairytale-like light figures to poetic projections, and on to places full of splendor and romance. History, nature, and imagination merge into an experience that touches all the senses.

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:
https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/R23Q7SD?lang=it

GLORENZA ADVENT MARKET

Under the motto "Lights-Smells-Sounds" the Advent market will finally take place again in Glurns.
Time for contemplation and culinary highlights.
With the medieval backdrop and the romantic alleys of the town, this Advent market is unique. It is characterized by contemplative and musical moments with brass groups and choirs. More than 45 merchants offer their self-produced and handcrafted goods.
There will alsobe pre-Christmas crafts, fairy tales and Punch and Judy shows for children.
The gastronomic stalls spoil the visitors with culinary delights and warm drinks.

In a valley in which dialect and garb are still alive, it is not unusual that its tradition is thoroughly cultivated. The „Klöckeln“, is a pre-Christian custom practised the first weeks of December and has an old tradition.

An event that opens the culinary winter season in Alta Badia: an itinerant journey on skis from hut to hut, where guests can savor the exclusive creations of five Michelin-starred chefs.
Some of the chefs from the Skiing with Taste project will be present in person, offering the chance to meet them along the way. Each dish will be paired with a refined selection of South Tyrolean wines, making the day an unforgettable celebration of flavors and mountain atmosphere.

Look forward to the chefs, their creations, and the perfectly matched South Tyrolean wines of this edition:

• Ütia Bioch
Massimiliano Alajmo *** (Le Calandre, Rubano - PD)
Tortellini in a double consommé of beef and chicken, delicately scented with incense and lime
Wine pairing: Alto Adige DOC S. Maddalena classico Annver 2023, Pfannenstielhof


• Ütia Pralongiá
Simone Cantafio* (La Stüa de Michil - Simone Cantafio, Corvara - BZ)
Braised venison ossobuco, celery root crêpes, crisp salad and gremolata
Wine pairing: Alto Adige DOC Pinot Noir Riserva Vigna Kofl 2022, Peter Zemmer


• Club Moritzino 2100 m
Tomaž Kavčič* (Gostilna Pri Lojzetu, Dvorec Zemono - Slovenia)
Gnocchi… From Slovenia to Alta Badia : Speck, prawns
Wine pairing: Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC Sylvaner Aristos 2024, Cantina Valle Isarco


• Ütia I Tablá
Alessandro Dal Degan* + stella verde (La Tana Gourmet, Asiago - VI)
Crispy meatballs, sweet and sour onion and cheese cream
Wine pairing: Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc Schliff 2022, Cantina Sankt Pauls


• Piz Boé Alpine Lounge
Chicco & Bobo Cerea *** (Da Vittorio, Brusaporto - BG)
Fusilloni, hare ragù, chocolate, egg yolk caramel cream
Wine pairing: Alto Adige DOC Lagrein Riserva Abtei Muri 2022, Wine Estate | Monastery Cellar Muri-Gries


IMPORTANT: With this voucher you can collect the tickets at the Alta Badia tourist offices or, on the day of the event, directly in the mountain huts.

Once again this winter, on December 18, 2025, the world’s best snowboarders from numerous nations will compete in an exciting parallel event on the challenging Pra di Tori slope in the Carezza ski area. Following the competition, the aftershow party will take place in the party tent from 3:00 PM onwards! - 09:00 AM Qualifications - 12:30 PM Finals - Around 2:00 PM - immediately after the race - award ceremony - From 3:00 PM aftershow party in the party tent The Carezza Snowboard World Cup has once again been recognized as a GreenEvent this year. More info: Snowboard World Cup Carezza

Val Gardena is a paradise for skiers regardless of their level: newbies and passionate amateur skiers spend their holidays in the valley. However, for a few days a year, the skiing slopes of Dolomites Val Gardena attract the creme de la creme of skiing. And you, as our guests, will have the opportunity of following the skiing stars live from the edge of the slopes as they battle for a place on the podium of the FIS World Cup. The history of the World Cup in Dolomites Val Gardena goes back to the 1970s. The Saslong slope is one of the most beautiful and well-known stages of the world cup, what with its famous and feared ‘camel hump’ and speeds of up to 100 km an hour. The Ski World Cup took place in 1970 in Dolomites Val Gardena, among other places; on that occasion the whole skiing world set its eyes on the Saslong slope. Women and men took part in dozens and dozens of races on the slope as well as on the region’s other famous slopes: Ronc, Ciampinoi and Cir. Today, a super-G and a men’s downhill race take place in Dolomites Val Gardena once a year. Local celebrities and international legends fulfilled their dream of one day being the winner of the FIS ski World Cup in Dolomites Val Gardena. Among the winners of the downhill we have known skiers such as Peter Müller, Rob Boyd, Michael Walchhofer and Kristian Ghedina.

Val Gardena is a paradise for skiers regardless of their level: newbies and passionate amateur skiers spend their holidays in the valley. However, for a few days a year, the skiing slopes of Dolomites Val Gardena attract the creme de la creme of skiing. And you, as our guests, will have the opportunity of following the skiing stars live from the edge of the slopes as they battle for a place on the podium of the FIS World Cup. The history of the World Cup in Dolomites Val Gardena goes back to the 1970s. The Saslong slope is one of the most beautiful and well-known stages of the world cup, what with its famous and feared ‘camel hump’ and speeds of up to 100 km an hour. The Ski World Cup took place in 1970 in Dolomites Val Gardena, among other places; on that occasion the whole skiing world set its eyes on the Saslong slope. Women and men took part in dozens and dozens of races on the slope as well as on the region’s other famous slopes: Ronc, Ciampinoi and Cir. Today, a super-G and a men’s downhill race take place in Dolomites Val Gardena once a year. Local celebrities and international legends fulfilled their dream of one day being the winner of the FIS ski World Cup in Dolomites Val Gardena. Among the winners of the downhill we have known skiers such as Peter Müller, Rob Boyd, Michael Walchhofer and Kristian Ghedina.

Pre-Christmas time is San Candido time: from 20th to 21st December, the FIS Ski Cross World Cup will take place in the holiday region 3 Zinnen Dolomites for the 15th time. Fans of the "Formula 1 of skiing" can once again look forward to a total of four spectacular races at the Monte Baranci.

TWO RACES, ONE UNIQUE EVENT From December 20th to 22nd, the Ski World Cup returns to Alta Badia. Elite competitors will once again show their talent on the slopes with an adrenaline-fueled exhibition of skiing excellence. The difference between legend and also-ran can be a fraction of a second. And you will get to live and breathe every moment. Share the excitement with other enthusiasts as the competitors cross the finish line, where every last curve is the ultimate test of nerve. Once more, in this 40th edition, the world's best ski racers will battle on one of the most difficult tracks in the white circus. The unmissable spectacle of the men’s giant slalom taking place on the Gran Risa, in the heart of the spectacular Dolomite mountains. From Alberto Tomba to Bode Miller and Marcel Hirscher, there are many champions who have triumphed on this track, which is one of the hardest slopes in the world.

The International New Year’s Eve Run BOclassic starts and ends directly at the Bolzano Christmas Market on the Walther Square. The event is an institution - since 1974 the year has been brought to a sporty end in Bolzano. Runners from all over the world meet in the provincial capital on December 31 to compete in the Raiffeisen BOclassic South Tyrol, which starts and ends at the central Walther Square. It is the last day of the year, when in the afternoon the athletes first run through the Bolzano Christmas Market, cross the old town with Piazza delle Erbe and Via dei Portici, reach the Piazza della Stazione and then - after exactly 1,250 metres - can be seen again at Piazza Walther. This is repeated eight times for the male top athletes of the BOclassic Elite, and four times for the female participants. The other four categories do fewer laps: the Just for Fun event for everyone, the 5 km long Ladurner Run, the Raiffeisen Youth Cup and the Handbike Show Run. Years ago, a starting fee had to be paid, today, the elite runners arrive exclusively on invitation. The BOclassic is the annual start of the South Tyrol Top 7 running series, which also includes the Caldaro Lake Run and the Lake Resia Run.

From January 3 to 6, 2026, a World Cup race on natural track will take place in the Passeiertal Valley. Following the World Championships in 2009, the World Cup races in 2013, 2014 and 2020, the Junior World Cup in 2025, and the European Championships in 2016, the well-known "Bergkristall" toboggan run in Pfelders/Plan will once again be the venue for a major luge event. Sharp bends and breathtaking speed make the World Cup race an exciting spectacle for the whole family. The Passeier-Raiffeisen Luge Club is once again committed to staging a high-level event.

From January 12 to 18, 2026, Ritten will once again become the international hub of ice sports.
The IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship (Division I, Group A) will take place on the South Tyrolean plateau, bringing together six outstanding junior teams competing for the world title in the Ritten Arena in Klobenstein/Collalbo.

Participating nations: Italy, Germany, Japan, Denmark, Norway, and France.

Admission to all games is free!

14 & 15 January 2026 - Start time: 10:00 AM
At the FIS Telemark World Cup on the slope „Masaré“, directly below the Rosengarten in the ski area Carezza Dolomites, athletes from around the world engage in an exciting sprint race competition over two days. The various obstacles they must overcome, such as giant slalom, jump, the 360 and skating, are very interesting for numerous spectators to watch.

The Carezza Telemark World Cup has been recognized as a GreenEvent this year.

The toboggan world cup in Deutschnofen takes place on the „Pfösl Riep“ natural toboggan run, which is one of the most well-known tracks in South Tyrol. The course is challenging and offers athletes a combination of tight curves and technical sections. It winds through the beautiful South Tyrolean landscape and is highly popular among athletes and spectators for its difficulty and scenic beauty.

The Dumpling Pleasure Marathon – An event where active fun, nature and cuisine come together! Along the 50 km Val Casies cross-country trail, skiers can join at many access points and set their own pace. Walkers use the signposted winter hiking paths that lead past participating venues. From 11:00–16:00, hosts serve dumpling specialities – from hearty speck dumplings to beetroot and herb dumplings, through to dumplings with goulash; for dessert, sweet dumplings. It’s about the experience, not the race.

In Ortisei you can’t just find carved traditional sculptures of wood, but in winter also some made of ice. In the week from 19.01.-25.01.2026, the Tourist Office Ortisei, in coorporation with local artists, will realize sculptures, that you can admire along the pedestrian area. Theme: Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

On January 20, 2026, the Audi FIS Ski World Cup on the Erta slope goes into the next round!
The women's giant slalom on the Erta has now established itself as a renowned race and can no longer be missed in the ski scene. The Erta slope is quite impressive - with a length of 1,325 m, a difference in altitude of 405 m and a maximum gradient of 61%, it demands the fullest skill and a large portion of courage from the participants.
PROGRAM: - 10.30 a.m. - 1. RUN LADIES' GIANT SLALOM - ERTA slope San Vigilio - Between the two runs: live concert - 1.30 p.m. - 2. RUN LADIES' GIANT SLALOM - ERTA slope San Vigilio - 2.15 p.m. - Price giving ceremony in the finish area - PARTYMILE San Vigilio

Moonlight Classic - cross country race by night Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm is a cross-country-skiing race on the Seiser Alm/Alpe di Siusi / South Tyrol / Italy. The distances are 15 and 30 km,the classic diagonal style only is allowed. We promote young talents, support us! For every registration, the Moonlight Classic organisation committee donates one Euro, which will be doubled by a sponsor, to the South Tyrolean Sports Aid in order to support the young athlethes.

The Banishing of Winter in Prato allo Stelvio The banishing of winter and the race of the Zussl are ancient traditional customs practiced only in Prato allo Stelvio. Every year at this time, there is a carnival procession and a noisy ritual repeated exactly the same way. On Shrove Tuesday the town’s youth wear white costumes adorned with colored flowers made of paper and large bells, some as heavy as 20 kg, are worn around the waist of the males. The Zussl are dressed in white from head to toe and adorned with colored ribbons and paper pulp flowers. Tied around their waists, they wear large noisy bells, which often weigh over 20 kilos.

Exactly 70 years after Cortina and 20 years after Turin, the world's largest winter sports event will once again take place in Italy. Antholz will host the Biathlon competitions. Thus, for the first time in sports history, Olympic medals will be won on South Tyrolean soil. COMPETITION PROGRAM Sunday 08.02.2026 (2.05 pm): Mixed Relay 4x6 km Tuesday 10.02.2026 (1.30 pm): Individual Men 20 km Wednesday 11.02.2026 (2.15 pm): Individual Women 15 km Friday 13.02.2026 (2 pm): Sprint Men 10 km Saturday 14.02.2026 (2 pm): Sprint Women 7,5 km Sunday 15.02.2026 (11.15 am & 2 pm): Pursuit Women 10 km & Men 12,5 km Tuesday 17.02.2026 (2.30 pm): Relay Men 4x6 km Wednesday 18.02.2026 (2.45 pm): Relay Women 4x6 km Friday 20.02.2026 (2.15 pm): Mass start Men 15 km Saturday 21.02.2026 (2.15 pm): Mass start Women 12,5 km

On February 13 and 14, the Ritten Arena will host the 11th edition of the European Pond Hockey Championship. Join us for a thrilling weekend of intense matches, complemented by live music, the “Eule” party, a traditional morning pint, a skills competition and a children’s program with a magic show – plus much more to enjoy! Join us and register your Pond Hockey-Team! www.europondhockey.com Friday, 13.02.2026 From 9 a.m. Accreditation of teams From 10 a.m. First games From 11 a.m. Live music From 11 a.m. Skills Competition 15-18.30 p.m.Children's tournament (U10) From 5 p.m. Ladies Cup From 6 p.m. Company Cup 17.30 -20.30 p.m. Live music 21.30 Prize distribution 20.30-0.30 Live music with Saturday, 14.02.2026 From 10 a.m. First games 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children's tournament (U8) From 11 a.m. Skills Competition 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Morning pint 3 p.m. Children's program From 3 p.m. Playoff games From 6 p.m. playoff quarter -and semifinals From 8 p.m. finals 9 p.m.-01 a.m. EULE-Party European Pond Hockey Championship - For the love of the game. Take checks and slapshots out of hockey, subtract goalies, offside and icing; what remains is hockey in it’s purest form. And that is pond hockey: hockey for the sake of it. Here it’s all about the beauty, the elegance and of course the fun of the game. Skill is what you need! Because Ritten boasts a long history of playing hockey that dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, with this tournament we wish to pay tribute to the roots fastest team sport in the world. Allow us to invite you to the “European Pond Hockey Championship”, the unofficial European Championship of pond hockey right here in the heart of beautiful South Tyrol.

FIL Alpine Luge World Cup on Natural Track in the Jaufental Valley – February 19 to 21, 2026 From February 19 to 21, 2026, the picturesque Jaufental Valley will become a hotspot for international luge sport. The world’s best male and female lugers will compete in the FIL World Cup in Natural Track Luge, battling for medals and valuable World Cup points. This three-day sporting event promises pure excitement: February 19 – Training February 20 – Training February 21 – The Main Competition Day Fans can look forward to top-level races, thrilling duels, and impressive performances. For those who can't attend in person, there's good news: The races will be broadcast via live stream, allowing viewers around the world to follow this major sporting event from the comfort of their homes. Whether on-site or online – this is a must-see event for all sports enthusiasts! The link to the livestream: https://www.fil-luge.org/en/natural-track

The Gsiesertal Lauf is one of the best-known and best-loved ski marathons in the entire Alpine region. It is the second largest ski marathon in Italy, and is held on the 3rd weekend in February in the Val Casies Valley, South Tyrol (Italy). Ever since it was first held back in 1984, this race has never once been cancelled due to weather conditions. In 2021, the event was cancelled for reasons of force majeure (Corona). The event attracts a great deal of international skiers, with a good forty nations at the starting line every year and a great many World and Olympic Champions listed on the roll of honour. In 2026, it will take place at the same time as the ‘Milan-Cortina Olympics’. This is a unique opportunity for all participants to experience some Olympic competitions either in the neighbouring Antholz Valley or in Cortina (distance 35 km) in addition to their own sporting activities. The race runs along two routes, one of 30 km and one of 42 km; the classic race is held on Saturday and the skating race on Sunday. The amateur “Just for Fun” group. with none of the stress of rankings and timekeeping, is also extremely popular, and the programme of events also includes the “Gsiesertal KIDS Run” on Saturday.

20 kilometres, 2,000 metres of elevation gain – a unique mountain running and ski touring race from Bolzano/Bozen to the Rittner Horn. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the 7th edition of the Horn Attacke will take place – a spectacular duathlon combining running and ski mountaineering on the Ritten Plateau. Within just a few years, the Horn Attacke has become a key event in both the Italian and international mountain sports calendar. The legendary course is as demanding as it is impressive: over 20 kilometres, participants conquer 2,000 metres of altitude gain, divided between a running and a ski touring section. The race starts right in the centre of Bolzano/Bozen. From there, the route follows hiking trail no. 6 up to Oberbozen and continues to Pemmern, where the transition zone is located. Here, athletes switch from running shoes to touring skis and tackle the final 7 kilometres to the finish line at the Rittner Horn (2,260 m). The goal of the day is clear – and already announced in the event’s name: the “attack” on the Rittner Horn. The duathlon is much more than a niche race – it’s a true adventure for all mountain sports enthusiasts. Participation is open to both individual athletes and relay teams. Those who prefer to share the challenge can register as a two- or three-person team: Two-person relay: athlete 1 runs from Bolzano/Bozen to Pemmern, athlete 2 completes the ski touring section. Three-person relay: athlete 1 runs to Oberbozen, athlete 2 to Pemmern, and Athlete 3 takes on the ski ascent to the Rittner Horn. For tireless adventurers, there’s also the original “Mountaineer” version: the ski touring equipment is carried from the start in Bolzano all the way to the transition in Pemmern, and the running gear must be taken along to the finish – an extra endurance challenge for true mountain athletes. Taking part in the Horn Attacke means experiencing not only a sporting challenge, but also an emotional adventure that will be remembered for a long time. Spectators are warmly invited to cheer on the athletes along the course – great atmosphere guaranteed! More information, rules & registration: www.hornattacke.com Contact: info@hornattacke.com