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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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Vienna

State of Vienna · Austria

Admission and costs
Browsing the stalls and Rathauspark does not require a skating ticket. Ice Dream is a separate activity booked through the official shop; food, purchases and museum visits are not included in the square-based walk.
Getting there
From Wien Hauptbahnhof/Südtiroler Platz take U1 towards Leopoldau to Karlsplatz, then U2 towards Seestadt to Rathaus. Walk from Rathaus to Rathausplatz: this is the direct metro stop for the Christmas market.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Kunsthistorisches Museum on Maria-Theresien-Platz provides an extensive indoor alternative of paintings and historical collections. It requires its own museum ticket, replacing the outdoor visit rather than forming an included market attraction.
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Arezzo

Province of Arezzo · Tuscany · Italy

Admission and costs
Admission to the Tyrolean Village and Piazza Grande stalls is free. Natale in Fortezza, Santa’s House and Brick House Art have their own tickets; purchases and food are paid for separately at individual stalls.
Getting there
Alight at Arezzo station on Piazza della Repubblica. Walk into the centre along Corso Italy: Piazza San Jacopo and Piazza Risorgimento make useful first stops before continuing to Piazza Grande. The climb to the Fortezza is a separate extension.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Switch to the Museo di Casa Vasari at Via XX September 55 for painted rooms and the artist’s story. This independent museum has timed admission and a separate ticket from Christmas attractions.
Where to park
Consider the Pietri, Cadorna or Eden car parks. On event days check temporary parking and traffic changes around Piazza Grande.
Route and accessibility
Piazza Grande slopes, and the route to the upper part of town includes uphill stretches.
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Christmas in everyday life

The Singing Christmas Tree in Werdmühleplatz, Zurich, in an archive press photograph. This is not a performance from the 2026 edition.
TO DISCOVER

In Zurich the Christmas tree really sings. And you want to leave!

Red capes, green branches and dozens of voices: the Singing Christmas Tree is also a tree made of people. From 19 November to 23 December 2026 a square in the heart of Zurich is once again filled with music. And the concerts are free.

A nativity scene with the infant Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
TO DISCOVER

CHRISTMAS: THERE IS MORE THAN ONE STORY IN THE NATIVITY SCENE!

Shepherds and Magi meet in our cribs. In the Gospels, they come from two different stories waiting to be discovered.

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