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THE CHIARA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

What a lovely Christmas!

Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries

An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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Basel

Basel-Stadt · Switzerland

Admission and costs
Admission to the markets is free. Theaterplatz village follows a different calendar from Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz; food, purchases and museum visits are additional expenses outside free market access.
Getting there
Arrive at Basel SBB and take a tram to Barfüsserplatz, the access point also recommended by Swiss railways. Continue on foot to Münsterplatz; Theaterplatz forms a separate third stop in the winter village.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Basel Historical Museum inside Barfüsserkirche stands directly on the market square. Replace an outdoor stop with indoor city history; museum admission requires a separate ticket.
Where to park
Parkhaus Elisabethen is a paid car park at Steinentorberg 5. It has wheelchair-accessible parking spaces.
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Rovereto

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
The chalet circuit through the central streets can be explored freely. Purchases and food cost extra; Casa Depero and Mart have their own tickets, while individual Christmas programme activities follow their specific admission terms.
Getting there
Arrive at Rovereto railway station on the Brenner line and walk towards the centre via Corso Rosmini. The chalets form a loop between Via Roma, Via Tartarotti and Piazza Erbe, best explored on foot rather than looking for one enclosed entrance.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Casa Depero, Via dei Portici 38, is the indoor art alternative in the historic centre: adult €7, family €14. The ticket covers the museum, not the market; opening follows the Mart museum calendar.
Route and accessibility
Casa Depero is accessible. Conditions vary at other stops on the Christmas route.
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New York · Bryant Park Holiday Shops28 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Bryant Park Holiday Shops

Scheduled

Weekdays 11 am–8 pm, weekends 10 am–8 pm. Holiday hours may vary.

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New York · Union Square Holiday Market12 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Union Square Holiday Market

Scheduled

Sun–Wed 11 am–8 pm, Thu–Fri 11 am–9 pm, Sat 10 am–9 pm.

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Los Angeles · Pershing Square ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Pershing Square ice rink

Scheduled

Ticketed skating, rentals included.

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Vancouver · Vancouver Christmas Market16 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Vancouver Christmas Market

Still to come

Timed admission. Final day is 24 December.

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New York · Columbus Circle Holiday Market1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Still to come

Mon–Thu 11 am–7 pm, Fri–Sun 10 am–8 pm. Check holiday hours.

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Los Angeles · Things Between Holiday Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Things Between Holiday Market

Still to come

Dock Street, 10 am–4 pm.

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Los Angeles · Makers Market4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Makers Market

Still to come

4 Dec preview 6–9 pm, 5–6 Dec 11 am–5 pm.

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Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.

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