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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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Munich

Bavaria · Germany

Admission and costs
The municipal Christkindlmarkt is free to enter. Food and shopping cost extra; the Residence and other museums require their own tickets. Tollwood is a separate location outside this central route.
Getting there
From München Hauptbahnhof take an S-Bahn through the central tunnel to Marienplatz. Marienplatz gives direct access to Christkindlmarkt: emerge onto the square and continue on foot towards St Peter’s and Rindermarkt without another transfer.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Residence Museum at Residenzstraße 1 offers indoor rooms and collections in the Bavarian rulers’ palace. Tickets are available at the desk or official shop; museum, Treasury and Cuvilliés Theatre have distinct admission options.
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Brunico

Autonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
The market in the central streets and squares has free entry. Shopping and food cost extra; skating and museums are not automatically included. MMM Ripa, suggested for a cultural visit, requires a separate ticket.
Getting there
Brunico railway station is a few minutes’ walk from the centre. Head to Via Bastioni to begin at the chalets; local buses also stop on that street directly outside the market area.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
MMM Ripa, Vicolo del Castello 2, opens for the winter season in December: adult €14. The uphill route to the castle is separate from the market; the museum closes Tuesdays and 24–25 December.
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