Nordic LuciaTraditions
Nordic Lucia: a light that walks with a song
From the saint of Syracuse to Swedish processions and Finnish solidarity: listen to a tradition beyond the postcard.
Read the guide →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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- A family nativity
- A handmade Christmas gift, with a story to keep
- Acireale — Santa Maria della NeveMetropolitan City of Catania · Sicily · Italy
- AlberobelloMetropolitan City of Bari · Apulia · Italy
- An Advent wreath at home
- AnnecyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
- AostaAosta Valley · Italy
- ArezzoProvince of Arezzo · Tuscany · Italy
- Assisi · Franciscan placesProvince of Perugia · Umbria · Italy
- AstiProvince of Asti · Piedmont · Italy
- Avio CastleAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Bacoli — Miseno e FusaroMetropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
- BaselBasel-Stadt · Switzerland
- BernCanton of Bern · Switzerland
- Bologna, Santa Lucia FairMetropolitan City of Bologna · Emilia-Romagna · Italy
- BolzanoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- BormioProvince of Sondrio · Lombardy · Italy
- BressanoneAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- BrunicoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- BrusselsBrussels-Capital · Belgium
- BudapestBudapest · Hungary
- Bussolengo – FloverProvince of Verona · Veneto · Italy
- Cagliari, SardiniaMetropolitan City of Cagliari · Sardinia · Italy
- Caltagirone, SicilyMetropolitan City of Catania · Sicily · Italy
- Canale di TennoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Candelara, PesaroProvince of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy
- Caserta · Royal PalaceProvince of Caserta · Campania · Italy
- Castelsardo, SardiniaMetropolitan City of Sassari · Sardinia · Italy
- Castiglione del LagoProvince of Perugia · Umbria · Italy
- Christmas carols and listening
- Christmas lights for everyone: free markets and a thoughtful budget
- Christmas markets: bring home the light
- Christmas markets: rosy cheeks, comfortable feet
- Christmas wrapping that deserves a second life
- Cimego · QuartinagoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Cinecittà World, Castel Romano, Rome, LazioMetropolitan City of Roma Capitale · Lazio · Italy
- ColicoProvince of Lecco · Lombardy · Italy
- ColmarGrand Est · France
- CologneNorth Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
- Copenhagen – TivoliHovedstaden · Denmark
- Craft and work in the crib
- DresdenSaxony · Germany
- EinsiedelnSchwyz · Switzerland
- EmpoliMetropolitan City of Firenze · Tuscany · Italy
- Erice, SicilyProvince of Trapani · Sicily · Italy
- European Christmas flavours
- FanoProvince of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy
- Firenze · Santa CroceMetropolitan City of Firenze · Tuscany · Italy
- Gaeta, Latina, LazioProvince of Latina · Lazio · Italy
- GovoneProvince of Cuneo · Piedmont · Italy
- Grandparents and grandchildren
- Grazzano ViscontiProvince of Piacenza · Emilia-Romagna · Italy
- GreccioProvince of Rieti · Lazio · Italy
- GubbioProvince of Perugia · Umbria · Italy
- HelsinkiUusimaa · Finland
- InnsbruckTyrol · Austria
- KrakówLesser Poland · Poland
- LanaAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Levico TermeAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Limatola, Benevento, northern CampaniaProvince of Benevento · Campania · Italy
- LivignoProvince of Sondrio · Lombardy · Italy
- LocorotondoMetropolitan City of Bari · Apulia · Italy
- LondonGreater London · United Kingdom
- LuganoTicino · Switzerland
- MaastrichtLimburg · Netherlands
- MantuaProvince of Mantua · Lombardy · Italy
- Matera · Sasso CaveosoProvince of Matera · Basilicata · Italy
- MeranoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Milan · Oh Bej! Oh Bej!Metropolitan City of Milan · Lombardy · Italy
- Milan · RhoMetropolitan City of Milano · Lombardy · Italy
- MombaroccioProvince of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy
- MontbéliardBourgogne-Franche-Comté · France
- Montecatini TermeProvince of Pistoia · Tuscany · Italy
- MontreuxVaud · Switzerland
- MunichBavaria · Germany
- Naples — San MartinoMetropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
- Naples · San Gregorio ArmenoMetropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
- Neapolitan Christmas sweets
- New YorkManhattan · New York · United States
- Nordic decorations
- Nordic Lucia
- NurembergBavaria · Germany
- One day, so many lights: Christmas market trips from Milan
- OrtiseiAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- OssanaAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- ParisÎle-de-France · France
- Pergine ValsuganaAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- PerugiaProvince of Perugia · Umbria · Italy
- PesaroProvince of Pesaro e Urbino · Marche · Italy
- Pietrarsa — Napoli e PorticiMetropolitan City of Napoli · Campania · Italy
- PordenoneProvince of Pordenone · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
- PraguePrague · Czechia
- RangoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- RigaRiga Region · Latvia
- Riva del GardaAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Rothenburg ob der TauberBavaria · Germany
- RoveretoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Saint Nicholas in Europe
- SalernoProvince of Salerno · Campania · Italy
- SalzburgState of Salzburg · Austria
- San CandidoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Sant’Agata FeltriaProvince of Rimini · Emilia-Romagna · Italy
- Santa Maria MaggioreProvince of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piedmont · Italy
- SarnicoProvince of Bergamo · Lombardy · Italy
- Sauris di SopraProvince of Udine · Friuli-Venezia Giulia · Italy
- SirorAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- Step off the train and into Christmas: market trips without a car
- Still in the mood for Christmas lights? Where to go after the big day
- StockholmStockholm County · Sweden
- StrasbourgGrand Est · France
- Stresa · Lake MaggioreProvince of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola · Piedmont · Italy
- StuttgartBaden-Württemberg · Germany
- TallinnHarju · Estonia
- TerniProvince of Terni · Umbria · Italy
- This gift has a heart: Milan’s Christmas markets that support good causes
- TrentoAutonomous Province of Trento · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- ValkenburgLimburg · Netherlands
- VeronaProvince of Verona · Veneto · Italy
- Vetralla, Tuscia, LazioProvince of Viterbo · Lazio · Italy
- ViennaState of Vienna · Austria
- VilniusVilnius County · Lithuania
- VipitenoAutonomous Province of Bolzano · Trentino-South Tyrol · Italy
- What a lovely Christmas! Find the market that feels right for you
- What can I do too? Choosing Christmas markets with children
- ZagrebCity of Zagreb · Croatia
- ZurichCanton of Zurich · Switzerland
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Nordic decorationsTraditions
Paper hearts and straw: a handmade Nordic Christmas
Julehjerte, himmeli and Yule goats: distinct stories, creative ideas and thoughtful decorations to keep.
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Saint Nicholas in EuropeTraditions
Saint Nicholas crosses Europe with a small gift
Sinterklaas, Nikolaus, Samichlaus: distinct dates and customs, with a thread of generosity to bring home.
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Vilnius
Vilnius County · Lithuania
Christmas marketVilnius: follow the lights, then take another street
Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market · 28 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
The market ends on 27 December, the tree continues into January: plan a visit through Pilies and the Gates of Dawn.
Free admissionAbout 4 hours at the destination
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Kraków
Lesser Poland · Poland
Christmas marketKraków: a Christmas city, in miniature
Rynek Główny Christmas Market · 27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Rynek Główny market and szopki nativity scenes: choose between the 3 December competition and the later exhibition.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
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European Christmas flavoursTraditions
Seven Christmas bakes, seven ways to say “I thought of you”
Bredle, stollen, bejgli and more: recognise European festive bakes, enjoy a taste and choose a present with a story.
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An Advent wreath at homeTraditions
Four candles, one Sunday at a time
What the candles mean, when to light the rose candle and why Advent lasts six Sundays in Milan’s Ambrosian rite.
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Christmas carols and listeningTraditions
Christmas carols: a little journey to listen to together
From Silent Night to Tu scendi dalle stelle: four songs to rediscover and a square in Zurich where you can stop and listen.
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Vetralla, Tuscia, Lazio
Province of Viterbo · Lazio · Italy
TraditionsVetralla: shall we step into Santa’s kingdom?
Il Regno di Babbo Natale: Christmas visits · Visits through 10 January 2027
In Tuscia, Christmas becomes a story to walk through: a free classic route, a separate paid adventure and time for Vetralla’s historic centre.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
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Cinecittà World, Castel Romano, Rome, Lazio
Metropolitan City of Roma Capitale · Lazio · Italy
TraditionsChristmas at Cinecittà World? You’re in the film!
Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates · 7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 · Selected opening days only
At Castel Romano, spend a day among Christmas Street, festive shows and encounters, choosing an actual opening date and a comfortable pace.
Ticket requiredAbout 6 hours at the destination
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Sant’Agata Feltria
Province of Rimini · Emilia-Romagna · Italy
FairSant’Agata Feltria: step into the Christmas village
Il Paese del Natale · 6–8, 13, & 20 Dec 2026 · Selected opening days only
Five dates in December 2026 for crafts, nativity scenes and Father Christmas’s house in the hills inland from Rimini.
Free admissionAbout 3 hours at the destination
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Bussolengo – Flover
Province of Verona · Veneto · Italy
TraditionsFlover in Bussolengo: find your Christmas colours
Flover Christmas Village · 7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Flover’s Christmas Village opens from 7 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, with themed displays, home ideas and time to share.
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.
Bologna, Santa Lucia Fair · Santa Lucia Christmas Fair6 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Cinecittà World, Castel Romano, Rome, Lazio · Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Christmas at Cinecittà World: ordinary opening dates
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 · 8 Dec 2026 · 11 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 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027 · 4 Jan 2027 · 5 Jan 2027 · 6 Jan 2027
Only explicit dates are marked for ordinary opening in the calendar. Unconfirmed dates are not declared closures. The 31 December event is separate and requires its own ticket; recheck hours for your date.
Read the guide →Bussolengo – Flover · Flover Christmas Village7 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Flover Christmas Village
Scheduled
Normally 9am–7.30pm; 31 December 9am–6.30pm. Closed 25 December and 1 January. Commercial Christmas experience at Flover garden centre.
Read the guide →Vetralla, Tuscia, Lazio · Il Regno di Babbo Natale: Christmas visitsVisits through 10 January 2027
Il Regno di Babbo Natale: Christmas visits
Scheduled
Classic route 9:30am–7:30pm; confirm opening times for 25 December and 1 January. Experiences and shows have separate schedules.
Read the guide →Copenhagen – Tivoli · Christmas in Tivoli13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Christmas in Tivoli
Scheduled
Use the daily calendar; verify 24 December directly before purchase.
Read the guide →Ossana · Ossana village of 1,000 nativity scenes27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Ossana village of 1,000 nativity scenes
Still to come
Nativity route, 10am–10pm. Individual activities and market stalls have their own arrangements.
Read the guide →Kraków · Rynek Główny Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Ortisei · Christmas village: retail huts28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Christmas village: retail huts
Still to come
Retail stalls close from 30 November to 4 December and on Christmas Day. Food stalls open from 11 am to 8 pm on Christmas Day.
Read the guide →Ortisei · Christmas village: food huts28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Christmas village: food huts
Still to come
Food closed 30 November–4 December; open 25 December 11am–8pm. From 21 December 11am–8pm, except 24 December 11am–5pm and 1 January 4–8pm.
Read the guide →Vilnius · Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market28 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026
Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market
Still to come
Mon–Wed noon–8 pm; Thu noon–9 pm; Fri/Sat noon–10 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm.24 Dec 11 am–5 pm; 25–26 Dec noon–9 pm.
Read the guide →Vilnius · Christmas tree and carousel28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Christmas tree and carousel
Still to come
Tree and carousel: separate from market stalls, which finish 27 December.
Read the guide →Caltagirone, Sicily · Christmas in Caltagirone 2026/271 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Christmas in Caltagirone 2026/27
Still to come
Nativity circuit period; arrange individual venues, admissions and tickets with the organiser.
Read the guide →Kraków · 84 th szopki competition3 Dec 2026 – 3 Dec 2026
84 th szopki competition
Still to come
Presentation 10 am–noon at Mickiewicz monument; processionnoon.
Read the guide →Sauris di Sopra · Mercatino di Natale5 Dec 2026 – 8 Dec 2026
Mercatino di Natale
Still to come · Selected opening days only
Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026
5, 6 and 8 December, 10am–6pm. Free admission. No market opening on 7 December.
Read the guide →Sauris di Sopra · Kripn ime Lonte: scattered nativity scenes5 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027
Kripn ime Lonte: scattered nativity scenes
Still to come
Nativity scenes around the hamlets; separate from market dates.
Read the guide →Matera · Sasso Caveoso · Living Nativity — Vera Fratellanza5 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Living Nativity — Vera Fratellanza
Still to come · Selected opening days only
Opening days: 5 Dec 2026 · 6 Dec 2026 · 12 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 19 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026 · 26 Dec 2026 · 27 Dec 2026 · 2 Jan 2027 · 3 Jan 2027
Only on the listed dates; entry and time according to booking.
Read the guide →Sant’Agata Feltria · Il Paese del Natale6 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Il Paese del Natale
Still to come · Selected opening days only
Opening days: 6 Dec 2026 · 7 Dec 2026 · 8 Dec 2026 · 13 Dec 2026 · 20 Dec 2026
Fair on 6, 7, 8, 13 and 20 December 2026. Father Christmas’s house opens from 10am to 6pm on the same five days.
Read the guide →Kraków · Post-competition szopki exhibition9 Dec 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Post-competition szopki exhibition
Still to come
Krzysztofory Palace: independent museum visit with separate hours and tickets.
Read the guide →Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.
Christmas in everyday life
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.
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.