The beauties of Bolzano between markets and ski slopes

Christmas in Bolzano is synonymous with magic, traditions and many events for adults and children. Like every year, Bolzano is preparing to give a unique experience with the Christkindlmarkt, the traditional Christmas Market. The inauguration takes place on November 28 at 5 p.m. in Piazza Walther, the beating heart of the city, with the lighting of the more than 1300 lights of the large "Tree of Wishes", 20 meters high and decorated with decorations created by children and young people being treated in hospitals thanks to the ceramic-therapy workshops of the Lene Thun Foundation. This moment of sharing kicks off a magical atmosphere, including the scents of cinnamon, Christmas sweets and mulled wine, traditional carols, twinkling lights and notes of alpine horns.

 

 

Walking among the wooden houses, the eyes are filled with wonders: handcrafted decorations, lanterns, music boxes, angels, nativity scenes and figurines. For those with a sweet tooth, the chalets offer the best South Tyrolean flavors: bacon, pancakes, strudel, apple juice and local wines such as Santa Maddalena and Lagrein, served in the Wine Lounge, together with typical Ato Adige sparkling wines and artisanal grappas. There is no shortage of solidarity proposals: Piazza del Grano hosts the solidarity market until December 23rd.

 

In addition to the traditional 74 chalets on the Walther Square, the Christmas Park extends along Via Isarco (near the Cathedral) to the Capuchin Park, with 18 new stalls, offering even more opportunities to experience the magic of Christmas in Bolzano. The Bolzano Market can be visited from 28 November 2024 to 6 January 2025.

 

 

The Bolzano Christmas Market continues to stand out for its green commitment:

For more sustainable mobility , you can choose to reach Bolzano by train.

 

 

Bolzano is transformed into a lively city full of initiatives during Advent, with a program of events spread throughout various places.

 ►From November 29 to December 14, every Friday and Saturday, the hall of the Circolo Cittadino hosts renowned writers for best-selling presentations. Among the expected guests: Paola Barbato, Carlo Cottarelli, Pupi Avati, and many others.

Music is the protagonist with over 130 concerts:

Contemporary art: "Angelus Loci"

Four site-specific installations created by local artists:

For children, the Christmas Market is a true paradise:

 

The guided tours organized by the Tourist Board offer the perfect opportunity to get to know the city in all its beauty. Routes include:

► Piazza Walther, Piazza delle Erbe, the Porticoes and Piazza del Grano,

► The walks, bilingual Italian/German, last about 2 hours and are available every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 am, with an extraordinary visit on January 1, 2025 at 2:30 pm. The cost is € 10 (€ 5 with Weinpass, free with Bolzano Card and for children up to 14 years).

► visit to the museums of Bolzano with "treasure hunt" via QR code in the various museums, from which you can access quizzes to win prizes; also the 'Museum Passport' with stamps for each exhibition visited.

 

 

Just 20 minutes from Bolzano, Obereggen, in the Ski Center Latemar area , offers 48 km of slopes, snow parks, hiking trails, toboggan runs and cozy huts. It is an ideal destination for families and experienced skiers, with the possibility of exploring over 100 km of slopes thanks to a single ski pass also valid in Val di Fiemme.

 

8 km from Bolzano, Laives (the city of apples) offers a Christmas market in Piazzale Pfarrheim, intimate and authentic, with local handicrafts, an evocative living nativity scene (at the parish church of Laives) and the path of nativity scenes with works of art. For children, the pony ride (along Via Pietralba) and the visit of San Nicolò, which offers magical moments for the whole family, are not to be missed.

 

By the editorial staff of Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source and photo: Press Office of the Bolzano Tourist Board

Visual photo: Copyright © Press Office Tourist Board of Bolzano / ph-Fiorentino

Photos provided by Press Office Bolzano Tourist Board, Copyright and Photo Credits indicated below the photos.

 

The hotels in Bolzano offer interesting offers for stays in the name of Christmas tradition.