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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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Rango

Autonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy

Admission and costs
Entry to the village and market is free. Purchases, refreshments and the shuttle are separate expenses; the shuttle ticket covers transport and is not an admission ticket to the Christmas market.
Getting there
For the final leg use the Ponte Arche–Comano Terme parking area and shuttle from Piazza Mercato; there are also options at Fiavè and Passo Durone. The shuttle costs €5 return per person, free for under-sixes and visitors with disabilities.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Museum of Pile Dwellings, Via 3 November 53 in Fiavè, requires a separate transfer from Rango: adult €4. Winter opening is on selected afternoons; it closes on 24 and 25 December.
Where to park
Park at Ponte Arche–Comano Terme and take the shuttle from Piazza Mercato. The return fare is €5 per person. Children under six and disabled visitors travel free.
Route and accessibility
The route crosses a sloping historic village. Reserved parking is available at the main entrance, reached from Cavrasto via Balbido.
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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.

Turin · Luci d’Artista23 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

Luci d’Artista

Scheduled

31 light installations across the city, free to see.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Christmas in everyday life