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.
135 guides to choose from
Browse the guides ↓
Choose where to go. Let Christmas bring the magic.
Put admission, arrival, visiting time and an indoor alternative side by side.
Metropolitan City of Catania · Sicily · Italy
6 guides to explore
Metropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
Nativity scenesAt the Vomero charterhouse, the Cuciniello crib and historic collections reveal Neapolitan Christmas beyond the shop windows.
Ticket requiredAbout 3 hours at the destination
Read the guide →+ Compare this destination
Metropolitan City of Bari · Apulia · Italy
TraditionsRione Monti, Aia Piccola and Trullo Sovrano: a cultural winter walk among the Itria Valley’s remarkable stone homes.
Free admissionAbout 4 hours at the destination
Read the guide →+ Compare this destination
Metropolitan City of Bari · Apulia · Italy
TraditionsLanes, pitched roofs and Itria Valley churches: a cultural walk to give yourself during the festive season.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
Read the guide →+ Compare this destination
Metropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
Shops and craftsWorkshops, tiny nativity figures and an easy route through old Naples, with time to look beyond the festive season.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
Read the guide →+ Compare this destination
Province of Matera · Basilicata · Italy
Nativity scenesLiving Nativity — Vera Fratellanza · 5 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 · Selected opening days only
Ten dates in December and January for a walk through the Sasso Caveoso, with verified practical details and a separate daytime route.
Ticket requiredAbout 4 hours at the destination
Read the guide →+ Compare this destination
Province of Caserta · Campania · Italy
Nativity scenesA permanent collection in the Elliptical Room, with intricate figures and a Christmas visit planned around palace and park.
Ticket requiredAbout 4 hours at the destination
Read the guide →+ Compare this destinationDates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.
Living Nativity — Vera Fratellanza
Still to come · Selected opening days only
Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027
Only on the listed dates; entry and time according to booking.
Read the guide →Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.
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.
Shepherds and Magi meet in our cribs. In the Gospels, they come from two different stories waiting to be discovered.