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The Christmas Markets of Italy

I Mercatini di Natale

From the Alpine squares of South Tyrol, where the Italian Christmas market was born, to the nativity workshops of Naples: the markets our editors would plan a winter journey around.

  1. Bolzano Christmas Market

    Mercatino di Natale di Bolzano

    Italy's oldest and most beloved Christmas market in the heart of South Tyrol.

    At the stalls: Glühwein (vin brulé) · Zelten - traditional fruit cake · Speck and local cheeses

    • Bolzano, Trentino-Alto Adige
    • Late November - January 6
    The full entry
    Vernazza’s harbor seen from the coastal path, with the church tower and the Doria tower on the headland

  2. Trento Christmas Market

    Mercatino di Natale di Trento

    A magical Christmas market in the elegant Renaissance city of Trento.

    At the stalls: Vin brulé and hot chocolate · Strudel · Local cheeses

    • Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige
    • Late November - January 6
    The full entry
    The round tower and battlements of Buonconsiglio Castle, Trento

  3. Merano Christmas Market

    Mercatino di Natale di Merano

    An elegant Christmas market in the charming spa town of Merano.

    At the stalls: Glühwein and Punsch · Apple strudel · Kaiserschmarrn

    • Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige
    • Late November - January 6
    The full entry
    Trauttmansdorff's gardens terracing up to Sissi's castle, Merano

  4. Bressanone Christmas Market

    Mercatino di Natale di Bressanone

    A charming Christmas market in one of South Tyrol's most beautiful towns.

    At the stalls: Glühwein · Krapfen · Speck

    • Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
    • Late November - January 6
    The full entry
    Vernazza’s harbor seen from the coastal path, with the church tower and the Doria tower on the headland

  5. Vipiteno Christmas Market

    Mercatino di Natale di Vipiteno

    A fairy-tale Christmas market in one of Italy's most beautiful villages.

    At the stalls: Famous Vipiteno yogurt · Glühwein · Tyrolean pastries

    • Vipiteno, Trentino-Alto Adige
    • Late November - January 6
    The full entry
    Vernazza’s harbor seen from the coastal path, with the church tower and the Doria tower on the headland

  6. Aosta Christmas Market

    Marché Vert Noël

    Alpine Christmas magic in the shadow of the Italian Alps.

    At the stalls: Vin brulé · Polenta concia · Fontina cheese

    • Aosta, Valle d'Aosta
    • Late November - January 6
    The full entry
    The Arch of Augustus at the entrance to Aosta, standing since 25 BC

  7. Verona Christmas Market

    Mercatini di Natale di Verona

    Christmas magic in the city of Romeo and Juliet.

    At the stalls: Vin brulé · Pandoro (Verona's Christmas cake) · Nougat

    • Verona, Veneto
    • Mid-November - December 26
    The full entry
    The Arena di Verona's pink arcades on Piazza Bra

  8. Florence Christmas Market

    Mercatino di Natale di Firenze

    A German-style Christmas market in the heart of Renaissance Florence.

    At the stalls: Glühwein · Bratwurst · Pretzels

    • Florence, Tuscany
    • Late November - December 22
    The full entry
    The rusticated stone front of Pitti Palace, Florence

  9. Piazza Navona Christmas Market

    Mercatino di Natale di Piazza Navona

    Rome's beloved Christmas market in one of the city's most beautiful squares.

    At the stalls: Torrone (nougat) · Roasted chestnuts · Hot chocolate

    • Rome, Lazio
    • December 1 - January 6
    The full entry
    The palace ruins of the Palatine seen across the Circus Maximus

  10. Naples Christmas Alley

    Via San Gregorio Armeno

    The world-famous street of nativity artisans in the heart of Naples.

    At the stalls: Sfogliatella · Neapolitan espresso · Struffoli (honey balls)

    • Naples, Campania
    • Year-round (peak: November - January)
    The full entry
    The neoclassical facade of Teatro di San Carlo in evening light, Naples

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