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Christmas in South Tyrol

10/12/2025

Christmas in South Tyrol – year after year

The bucket list for your next Advent and Christmas holiday in South Tyrol
In 2025 you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of the many Christmas markets. Let yourself be pampered by the inclusive services at the Panoramahotel Huberhof in Maranza, in the heart of South Tyrol.
Experience the most beautiful Christmas classics, presented in sparkling, glittering light displays.

Alpine Christmas markets
Local insider tips
Huberhof’s Christmas programme
Traditions, culture and craftsmanship in South Tyrol
Your Christmas bucket list

Tradition meets Christmas:

The scent of fir branches, strings of lights and carriage rides
– the perfect way to get into the festive spirit.

1. The Alpine Christmas markets in South Tyrol

Christmas atmosphere on Cathedral Square

The Christmas market in Brixen/Bressanone takes place right on the magnificent Cathedral Square. Discover traditional craftsmanship, carriage rides and a festive programme featuring social gatherings, Advent concerts and handmade decorations. Culinary fans will enjoy typical specialties from the Eisack Valley.

City Christmas in Bruneck/Brunico

Christmas magic fills the small town of Brunico with sparkling lights, rustic stalls and a very special charm. In Via Bastioni and the Tschurtschenthaler Park, fragrant pastries, mulled wine, traditional crafts and local customs take centre stage.

Christmas market at Walther Square in Bolzano

The provincial capital turns into a fairytale world. Christmas lights illuminate the streets, and South Tyrol’s largest market also features Palais Campofranco – a peaceful art space with a unique play of light.

Stylish huts in the spa town of Merano

Experience the Christmas market along Merano’s spa promenade. Glittering lights, modern stalls and an ice-skating rink surrounded by snow-dusted mountains create the perfect winter scene.

2. Local insider tips

Where do locals get into the Christmas spirit? Here’s where:

• “Adventsstandl” in Obervintl and Mühlbach

Immerse yourself in the Advent atmosphere! In Mühlbach, the Adventsstandl opens on four Fridays (28 Nov., 5, 12 and 19 Dec.) from 5 p.m. to midnight with food, drinks and a fun guessing game.
On 19 December, Obervintl hosts the Christmas stand run by the volunteer fire brigade from 5 p.m. – perfect for a cozy festive evening.

• Tearna Advent & Forest Christmas

Experience the Tearna Advent and the Forest Christmas with rustic stalls, local specialties, a large nativity scene and much more. From the lovingly decorated village, a path leads to the little Christmas market and a biscuit-baking station. At the playground, handmade products and culinary treats await.
The route continues by torchlight into the “Stockner Forest”, where quaint huts create a very special atmosphere. Brass ensembles and vocal groups provide festive music. The stalls are open from afternoon into the evening – a perfect outing for the whole family.

• Advent Concert “Wieder huam”

The Vintl music band, together with the 4th and 5th grades of the Niedervintl primary school, invites you to a heartfelt church concert. Look forward to a varied programme including classical pieces, alphorn and tenor horn solos, as well as songs performed by the children.
The concert takes place on Sunday, 21 December 2025 at 5 p.m. in the parish church of Terento – a wonderful and contemplative start to the Advent season.

3. Huberhof’s Christmas programme

The Huberhof Christmas programme is truly unique.
Enjoy the magical atmosphere of Advent in warm and cosy surroundings. Highlights include torch-lit walks with a mulled-wine party, a guided Christmas hike and a varied activity programme.
Christmas Eve is spent in a convivial, festive setting. Christmas Day begins with the traditional Christmas Gala featuring pastries, mulled wine and warm apple punch.
You can reach the slopes or rustic mountain huts easily with our free ski shuttle to the Gitschberg cable car.
Don’t miss out on all our included services for an unforgettable Advent and Christmas holiday in South Tyrol.
→ To the Advent offer

4. Traditions, culture and craftsmanship in South Tyrol

Here is how Christmas is traditionally celebrated.
On the Thursday before the first Sunday of Advent, the five original South Tyrolean Christmas markets – Bolzano, Merano, Brixen, Bruneck and Sterzing – officially open.
Every Sunday of Advent, a candle on the Advent wreath is lit, stories are read aloud and songs are sung.
Around 5 and 6 December, St. Nicholas and Krampus parades take place throughout the region. Every South Tyrolean visits at least one Christmas market with loved ones during the Advent season.
Many sweet treats are baked during this time – from classic Zelten to delicious Vanillekipferl.

Special celebrations also take place in South Tyrol’s churches:
Midnight Mass, Advent Sundays and services celebrating the birth of Christ are well attended and deeply respected.
On 24 December, Christmas Eve, the tree is decorated during the morning and the entire house is prepared for the holy evening.
In South Tyrol, gifts are traditionally exchanged on Christmas Eve beneath the candles of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
25 and 26 December are dedicated to family gatherings and spending time together.
But the Christmas season does not end so quickly – the Christmas markets remain open until Epiphany and offer a wonderful programme even after Christmas.

5. Your Christmas bucket list for your next holiday in South Tyrol

Your Christmas bucket list