CHRISTMAS MARKETS

An essential tradition

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The magic of Christmas is approaching and the popular appointment with the season’s markets is an absolute must! From the more traditional ones like those in Venice and Naples, to the more original ones like those in Frankfurt and Brussels.

Choose where to spend one of the most magical moments of the year and fly with our offers.

 

Rome

During the Christmas period, Rome takes on a magical atmosphere that pervades every corner of the city. Festively decorated, Piazza Navona is the heart of the Christmas tradition. The square’s typical Christmas markets are home to artisan stalls offering a wide range of delicacies, gifts and decorations. Enjoy an evocative stroll through the festively lit city center. Here, you will find artisan decorations, traditional confectionary and gifts for your loved ones. This is the perfect place to find special gifts and soak up the Christmas spirit in the Eternal City.


 

Milan

Discover the enchanting soul of Christmas at the Piazza del Duomo markets, in the heart of Milan. The square is beautifully decorated and the stalls offer a variety of unique gifts for your loved ones, including traditional handmade delicacies and Christmas decorations such as nativity scenes, baubles and stockings. A must for all children is a snapshot with Santa in his grotto on the square. This is the ideal place to fully experience the Christmas spirit in the Italian capital of fashion.



Naples

In the center of Naples lies the beating heart of the city’s Christmas tradition: San Gregorio Armeno, the street of nativity scenes. The undisputed stars are handmade figurines depicting shepherds, the three Kings, but also celebrities, athletes and Hollywood stars – just perfect for those looking for original gift ideas.



Venice

Verona

When you land in Venice, you can quickly reach Verona, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of love, where you'll spend the most romantic Christmas ever. Start living your fairytale in Piazza dei Signori, with its market inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, then wander through Piazza Bra with its majestic 70-meter-high comet, and finish off at Santa's grotto in the Flover Christmas village in Bussolengo.

Bolzano

Fly to Venice to visit Bolzano and fulfill your Christmas dream. A large lit-up tree in the center of Piazza Walther, an ancient carousel, more than 80 decorated stalls and Santa’s grotto: all this and more at the Bozner Christkindlmarkt, the largest Christmas market in Italy!

Trent

A winter holiday in Trentino-Alto Adige is always an excellent choice, especially since the enchanting city of Trent hosts one of the most famous markets in Italy, known the world-over for its food stands and gourmet corner. Absolute musts are the potato tortel and the typical Strauben fritter. So, what are you waiting for? Fly to Venice and seize the opportunity to visit Trent and its Christmas market!



Turin

Aosta

Just over an hour away from Turin lies a little gem where you can experience Christmas like nowhere else. Between November and January, the center of Aosta turns into a charming Alpine village that lights up Piazza Caveri, Piazza Giovanni XXIII and Piazza Roncas. This is the Marché Vert Noël, whose snow-topped houses host scented candles, handmade toys and typical foodstuffs from the Aosta Valley, such as polenta, honey-based delicacies and the traditional ‘raclette’.

 

 

Frankfurt

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The charm of Frankfurt combined with the atmosphere of the holiday season creates something truly unique. Here, Christmas tastes like gingerbread and mulled wine, to be enjoyed as you stroll through the stalls of the Frankfurt Christmas Market seeking out the many delicacies and perfect gift ideas. Want some inspiration? Christmas decorations and tin toys from the Ore Mountains.

 


Zurich

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The joy of music wafting through the old town, the scent of cinnamon, a riot of lights and colors. This is Zurich, with its quintessential Christmas atmosphere. Hop aboard the Märlitram, the fairytale tram driven by Santa Claus, and take in Wienachtsdorf, a typical Christmas village nestled in the beautiful setting of the Opera House.

 


Paris

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At Christmas, Paris transforms into an enchanted city: the shop windows are festively decorated, and the markets offer traditional crafts and sweets. The magic is felt everywhere, from the Champs-Élysées to the Eiffel Tower, creating a unique and captivating atmosphere.



Munich

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Munich's largest and oldest market is the Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, the city's main square. Its typically Bavarian wooden houses will welcome you with typical products such as baked apples, caramelized almonds and ginger cookies. Not to be missed are the traditional carols sung under a magnificent lit up tree.


 

Geneva

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In Geneva, the most magical time of year is marked by the city’s ancient clocks. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as you stroll along the lakefront as far as the Jardin Anglais market, set against the backdrop of the stunning Jet d'Eau fountain, creating a scenery of lights, chalets and shows.


 

Brussels

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You'll never love Christmas as much as when you see Brussels’ festively lit Grand Place. Every year, the city center becomes home to the historical Winter Wonders, a picturesque Christmas market whose 250 stalls, light shows and imposing tree transform the city into a place of enchantment. 

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