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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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Einsiedeln

Schwyz · Switzerland

Admission and costs
The Hauptstrasse and Klosterplatz market is free. Diorama Bethlehem is a separate museum: adults CHF 9, children aged 6–16 CHF 5. Shopping and food at the market stalls are additional expenses.
Getting there
From Einsiedeln station, the lower market entrance is a two- or three-minute walk away. Follow Hauptstrasse uphill through the stalls to Klosterplatz: the abbey gives this route a clear destination.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Diorama Bethlehem, Benzigerstrasse 23, displays a large nativity scene and minerals: it is indoors but unheated. Separate admission; seasonal opening 27 November 2026–6 January 2027, daily 11am–5pm.
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Cimego · Quartinago

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
Free market admission. Holiday guided tours cost €3, free for under-14s.
Getting there
Set your driving destination to Quartinago di Cimego. Check bus services in both directions for your chosen date.
Time to allow
Allow around three hours.
If it rains
Cellars and the house museum provide shelter when open. The route between them is outdoors.
Route and accessibility
Steps and narrow passages can limit access to historic cellars and courtyards.
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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

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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