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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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Bergamo

Province of Bergamo · Lombardy · Italy

Admission and costs
One hour’s skate hire €10, or €7 for ages ten and under.
Getting there
Train to Bergamo railway station, then walk.
Time to allow
Around three hours for the market and rink.
If it rains
Palazzo Moroni in the Upper Town, separate ticket.
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Fano

Province of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy

Admission and costs
The walk between the arch, main street and square is free. Optional entry to Palazzo Malatestiano Museum costs €8 full price, €5 reduced; the combined Via Flaminia Museum ticket costs €10. Admission is free for under-18s.
Getting there
Arrive at Fano station on the Adriatic railway and continue on foot towards the historic centre. Use Piazza XX September as your final reference point: the tourist office is at number 25 and the Palazzo Malatestiano Museum at number 4.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Palazzo Malatestiano Museum at Piazza XX September 4 replaces part of the walk with indoor archaeology and painting collections. It requires its own ticket and closes on 25 December and 1 January, when this alternative is unavailable.
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Dates for your diary!

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Dates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.

Lille · Village de Noël at Rihour18 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Village de Noël at Rihour

Still to come

Closes at 6 pm on 24 December. Closed on Christmas Day.

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Lille · Big wheel on Grand’Place18 Nov 2026 – 16 Jan 2027

Big wheel on Grand’Place

Still to come

Ticket required.

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Lille · Mairie Christmas28 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026

Mairie Christmas

Still to come

Free admission, 1–7 pm.

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

Christmas in everyday life

The Singing Christmas Tree in Werdmühleplatz, Zurich, in an archive press photograph. This is not a performance from the 2026 edition.
TO DISCOVER

In Zurich the Christmas tree really sings. And you want to leave!

Red capes, green branches and dozens of voices: the Singing Christmas Tree is also a tree made of people. From 19 November to 23 December 2026 a square in the heart of Zurich is once again filled with music. And the concerts are free.

A nativity scene with the infant Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
TO DISCOVER

CHRISTMAS: THERE IS MORE THAN ONE STORY IN THE NATIVITY SCENE!

Shepherds and Magi meet in our cribs. In the Gospels, they come from two different stories waiting to be discovered.

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