Top 5 Christmas Markets in Northern Italy in 2025

Christmas is approaching, the air is crisp and cold and it smells of sugar, spices and fireplaces. Cities are filled with lights and people stroll around with seasonal music playing in the background. So what better way to get into the fullest if not wandering through the Christmas markets?

The North of Italy is full of them, large and small cities set up squares and streets with the typical houses full of food and typical objects.

Let's see, then, what are the 5 most beautiful Christmas markets in Northern Italy in 2025!

Christmas and its fairy-tale atmosphere offer a unique opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones during the events and celebrations held throughout our country. But above all, they give our cities a different and sparkling look, crowned by one of the symbols of this festive season in 2025: the Christmas market. 

Are you looking for a gift that isn't the usual pair of gloves? Do you love winter flavors and warming up with a good glass of mulled wine? But above all, are you looking for a good excuse for a trip out of town? In such cases, we perfectly understand that Christmas markets will be your next destination before (or during) the holidays again this year. From Trentino to Veneto, from Piedmont to Lombardy, passing through Aosta Valley, these unmissable events are confirmed for those who love the Christmas atmosphere. 

In this short but practical guide, we present the Christmas markets not to be missed in Northern Italy in 2025, so you can better plan your next escape. 

Bolzano hosts Italy's largest Christmas market, the Christkindlmarkt.

It has been held since 1991 and features 112 exhibitors in charming wooden huts, offering all kinds of goods for visitors of all ages. The numerous exhibitors offer local handicrafts and decorations, costume jewelry, handmade accessories, cosmetics, toys, and, of course, typical South Tyrolean food and wine products such as Spitzbuben cookies, apple strudel, and many comforting soups. A distinctive feature is the representation of the Holy Family positioned under the tree in the center of the market.

From November 28, 2025, to January 6, 2026; opening on November 27 at 5 p.m. | Piazza Walther

The Christmas market Marché Vert Noël decorates the archaeological area in the historical centre of Aosta, from the Arch of Augustus to the Roman Theater.

The chalets that visitors can visit are more than 50. Here you can find typical products, handicraft objects and above all local food and wine specialities. In the centre there is also the Chalet della Fontina, DOP cheese of Valle d'Aosta, where you can taste this delicacy surrounded by colours and Christmas lights. In the market, you can also appreciate ancient crafts; in particular, it is worth taking a look at the woodworking experts, able to transform tree stumps into true artworks.

From November 22, 2025 to January 6th, 2025 |Chanoux Square

Few people know that in the city of love, Verona takes place in one of the most romantic Christmas markets ever. In collaboration with the "Christkindlmarkt" of Nuremberg, the Christmas market of Verona has hosted for 17 years more than 60 stallholders in its new location between Piazza Bra, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza Sacco e Vanzetti, and the Adige River. Strolling among the stalls, you can discover numerous handmade items, the fruit of the stallholders' creativity, and taste typical Christmas delicacies accompanied by artisanal grappas.

November 21 to December 28, 2025 | Piazza Bra, Piazza dei Signori, Piazza Sacco e Vanzetti

In one of the most beautiful villages of Piedmont, Santa Maria Maggiore, in Val d'Ossola, one of the most authentic Christmas markets in Italy takes place.

The wooden chalets of the market of Santa Maria Maggiore offer all kinds of merchandise, from ceramics to blown glass artifacts, typical of the area. There are many refreshment points to taste mulled wine (ideal for warming up during the walk), stinchéet (similar to piadine, eaten hot with butter and salt) and roasted chestnuts.

The Casa del Profumo Feminis-Farina adds a distinctly Piedmontese touch to the market, recounting the history of the cologne that originated here. There will also be many side events, such as meetings with Santa Claus in his house, concerts and performances for children. 

From December 6 to 8, 2025, grand opening on December 5 | Via Roma, Piazza Risorgimento, Via Benefattori, Piazza Gennari, Via Rosmini, Via Dante, Via Cadorna, Via Rossetti Valentini, and Via Cavalli

Here we are at the end of our journey in Aprica, in the province of Sondrio, the ideal place to spend Christmas. Nestled among the snow-capped mountains of Valtellina and Val Camonica, this small, charming town resembles Santa Claus's home even without decorations, making it a perfect setting for the Christmas Village. 

Among the wooden chalets in the center of the village, there will be local artisans and producers of typical foods and beverages. It is impossible not to taste the pizzoccheri or the Bisciola, the Christmas dessert par excellence in Valtellina. In short, it is the ideal walk after a winter day spent skiing in the various resorts in the surrounding area.

December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and from December 20 to January 6 | Piazza delle Sei Contrade

Christmas markets, like local fairs, are probably the prime way to discover the traditional and beloved winter traditions of our towns.

Crafts and typical objects, folk music, cultural influences, rituals, and of course food and wine delicacies are the main attractions of these festive events, presented to visitors in a unique and festive setting. In 2025, it will once again be possible to enjoy the magic of these events, which bring communities together and attract tourists. 

The small chalets in the alleys and squares offer a chance to experience cities and towns in a different, joyful, and evocative way: an experience not to be missed to crown the long-awaited holidays once again this Christmas season.