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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.

126 guides to choose from

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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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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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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Piazza Walther illuminated for the 2025 Christmas market
Bolzano

Autonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Christmas market

Bolzano (BZ, Trentino–South Tyrol, Italy), shall we meet beneath the Christmas tree?

Piazza Walther market · 27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Wooden stalls, thoughtful gifts and a city to explore on foot: Bolzano’s Christmas market is an invitation to spend time together, with room for a church, a quiet street and something warm.

Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination

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Market stalls beside the Passirio and the Kurhaus in Merano,2009. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
Merano

Autonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Christmas market

Merano (BZ, Trentino–South Tyrol, Italy), a Christmas market beside the river: time to slow down

Passirio riverside markets · 27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Along the Passirio, wooden stalls can become part of a gentler day of walks, gifts and unhurried breaks. Build a visit that makes room for the city as well as Christmas shopping.

Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination

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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.

London · Southbank Centre Winter Market2 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Southbank Centre Winter Market

Scheduled

Free admission. Closed on 25 and 31 December and 1 January.

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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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Paris · La Défense Christmas market12 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

La Défense Christmas market

Scheduled

Chalets on the Puteaux esplanade.

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Paris · Le Sommet and ice rink12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Le Sommet and ice rink

Scheduled

Opens at 3 pm on 1 January.

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Asti13 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Asti

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 13 Nov 2026 · 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 3 Dec 2026 · 4 Dec 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 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

Special opening on 13 November from 15:00. Other listed days: 10:00–20:00.

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Innsbruck · Old Town and Marktplatz13 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Old Town and Marktplatz

Scheduled

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Paris · Tuileries Christmas market14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Tuileries Christmas market

Scheduled

Daily, 11 am–11:45 pm.

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Montecatini Terme · Destinazione Natale: city programme14 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Destinazione Natale: city programme

Scheduled

The overall period does not mean daily opening of market or individual experiences.

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Montecatini Terme · Viale Verdi market14 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Viale Verdi market

Scheduled · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 14 Nov 2026 · 15 Nov 2026 · 21 Nov 2026 · 22 Nov 2026 · 28 Nov 2026 · 29 Nov 2026 · 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 25 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026

Open from 9am to 8pm on weekends and public holidays.

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London · Hyde Park Winter Wonderland19 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Still to come

Timed entry ticket. Closed on Christmas Day.

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Zurich · Bellevue Noël, Niederdorf and other markets19 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Bellevue Noël, Niederdorf and other markets

Still to come

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Zurich · Main station and Münsterhof19 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Main station and Münsterhof

Still to come

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Salzburg · Domplatz and Residenzplatz19 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027

Domplatz and Residenzplatz

Still to come

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Trento · Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra

Still to come

Open on 25 December from 16:00 to 20:00. Shorter hours on 24 and 31 December and 6 January.

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Innsbruck · Hungerburg20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Hungerburg

Still to come

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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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Colmar · City centre markets23 Nov 2026 – 29 Dec 2026

City centre markets

Still to come

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Colmar · Gourmet market23 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Gourmet market

Still to come

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Innsbruck · Maria-Theresien-Straße25 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Maria-Theresien-Straße

Still to come

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Basel · Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz26 Nov 2026 – 23 Dec 2026

Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz

Still to come

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Basel · Theaterplatz winter village26 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Theaterplatz winter village

Still to come

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San Candido · Christmas in the Dolomites27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas in the Dolomites

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 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

10.30am–7pm; 24 December 10.30am–2pm. Closed 25 December. Selected openings before 18 December.

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Maastricht · Magisch Maastricht Vrijthof27 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Magisch Maastricht Vrijthof

Still to come

Nonfoodstalls until 10 pm, attractions until 11 pm; 27 November from noon; 24 December 10 am–6 pm, 25 December 11 am–6 pm, 26 December from 11 am.

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Bolzano · Piazza Walther market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza Walther market

Still to come

Opening ceremony on 26 November at 17:00. Different hours apply on 24 and 31 December and 1 January.

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Merano · Passirio riverside markets27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Passirio riverside markets

Still to come

Opening ceremony on 26 November at 17:00. Food stalls and retail stalls have different hours.

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Einsiedeln27 Nov 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Einsiedeln

Still to come

Opens at 17:00 on 27 November.

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Strasbourg27 Nov 2026 – 24 Dec 2026

Strasbourg

Still to come

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Fano · Natale a Fano: city programme28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Natale a Fano: city programme

Still to come

Overall festival period; not a daily-opening guarantee for stalls, rink or villages. Check each activity.

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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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Pesaro · Piazza del Popolo market5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Piazza del Popolo market

Still to come

Minimum hours 3–8pm Mon–Fri, 10am–8pm weekends and public holidays. Check Christmas Day and New Year updates.

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Stresa · Lake Maggiore5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Stresa · Lake Maggiore

Still to come · Selected opening days only

Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 28 Dec 2026 · 29 Dec 2026 · 30 Dec 2026 · 31 Dec 2026 · 1 Jan 2027 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027

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

Christmas in everyday life