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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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Dresden

Saxony · Germany

Admission and costs
Admission to the Altmarkt Striezelmarkt is free. Food and attractions cost extra; the medieval market in the Stallhof is a different event and should not be assumed free merely because it is nearby.
Getting there
From Dresden Hauptbahnhof leave towards Wiener Platz and follow Prager Straße to Altmarkt: the tourist board identifies this street as the link between station and square. Continue on foot towards Neumarkt and Frauenkirche without changing neighbourhoods.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Verkehrsmuseum in the Johanneum, Augustusstraße 1, explores transport history near Frauenkirche. A separate ticket is required; the model railway is out of operation for maintenance until 27 November 2026.
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Levico Terme

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
The market in the Habsburg Park has free entry. Budget for shopping, refreshments and any separately paid experiences; these activities should not be confused with simply entering the chalet area and walking through the park.
Getting there
Levico Terme station is 450 metres from the park’s monumental gate in Viale Rovigo. It is on the Trento–Bassano line; some services are replaced by buses until 12 December, so the journey may include a change of vehicle.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Santissimo Redentore church in central Piazza della Chiesa offers a short cultural and reflective stop when open. Access follows religious services; it provides a brief indoor pause rather than a complete alternative day under cover.
Where to park
Use the public car park on the former Beber site, with an entrance on Viale Roma, then walk to the Habsburg Park.
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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.

Mantua · Piazza Virgiliana7 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Piazza Virgiliana

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 7 Nov 2026 · 8 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

Stalls open 10 am–7 pm.

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Bergamo · Christmas Village14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Christmas Village

Scheduled

25 chalets on Piazzale degli Alpini.

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Bergamo · Bergamo on Ice and Star Garden20 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Bergamo on Ice and Star Garden

Still to come

Skating and light trail.

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Mantua · Broletto, Erbe and Mantegna21 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Broletto, Erbe and Mantegna

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026

Stalls open 10 am–7 pm.

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Colico · Piazza Garibaldi Christmas market21 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Piazza Garibaldi Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027 · 9 Jan 2027 · 10 Jan 2027

Twenty selected dates from 21 November 2026 to 10 January 2027, 10 am–7 pm.

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Livigno · Natale nel Villaggio27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Natale nel Villaggio

Still to come

Ordinary hours 10am–6pm; 1 January 2.30–6.30pm. Closed 1, 9, 15 and 25 December.

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Bormio · Bormio Christmas market27 Nov 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Bormio Christmas market

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 27 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 21 Dec 2026 · 22 Dec 2026 · 23 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027 · 8 Jan 2027 · 9 Jan 2027 · 10 Jan 2027

Listed dates only, 10.30am–7pm. Closes at 3pm on 24 and 31 December. Closed 25–26 December and 1 January.

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Sarnico · Sarnico Magic Christmas29 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Sarnico Magic Christmas

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 29 Nov 2026 · 3 Dec 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 10 Dec 2026 · 11 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 17 Dec 2026 · 18 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 24 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027

Guaranteed opening Thursday–Sunday 10am–7pm. Monday–Wednesday at exhibitors’ discretion; the date filter lists guaranteed days only.

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Milan · Oh Bej! Oh Bej! · Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair5 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026

Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair

Still to come

5–8 December 2026. Daily hours to be confirmed.

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Milan · Rho · Artigiano in Fiera5 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

Artigiano in Fiera

Still to come

Daily 10am–10pm. Free personal pass.

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