Trento Christmas Market - DoveVivo by Joivy

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The magical Christmas season is coming and there are some cities that more than others perfectly embody the festive spirit. One of these is Trento, which wraps itself in a cosy and brilliant atmosphere, especially for its traditional Christmas Market.

If you live in trento or are thinking of moving, you absolutely must know all about the Christmas atmosphere here

The location is truly perfect for hosting stands, stalls and a greater number of exhibitors every year. Christmas is associated with Lapland, cold weather, snow, reindeer, ginger sweets, hot chocolate and much more. Trento's fresh air and snow-capped peaks are the perfect backdrop to make the Christmas lights and decorations stand out even more.

The Christmas markets in Trento are a popular destination for the inhabitants of the city and the entire Trentino region, but also for those who come from other regions or countries and wish to take a winter trip out of town. In fact, in these areas you can take beautiful and relaxing walks in the snow and nature or even reach the well-equipped ski resort of Monte Bardone.

If you have recently moved to the city for study or work, spending part of the Christmas period in Trento is definitely an opportunity not to be missed. If you are looking for accommodation, visit our website, we offer a variety of solutions.

The Christmas Market in Trento 2023/2024

You could organise a trip to the Christmas Markets with friends, your partner or family, or with everyone at different times as they last for more than a month.

In fact, the Markets in Trento generally run from mid-November to the beginning of January, this year in particular they started on 18 November 2023 and the last day will be 7 January 2024.

The experience will be unforgettable because you will not only be able to find Christmas presents, taste typical products and see live demonstrations, but also enjoy a journey through a breathtaking territory. In addition, the Green Project continues this year, which means the use of clean energy, sustainable mobility, eco-certified paper and much more.

If you are wondering where to find the market, the answer is: all over the centre of Trento. In particular, there are displays in Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra. From giftware to food products, from leather goods to handicraft creations to beauty and health products.

The Trento Markets are a place where people of all ages can find their own dimension. Workshops and educational activities for children are also organised in the city's museums, and various events and exhibitions take place around the market: competitions, art installations, travelling concerts, flea markets, guided tours and so on.

Market opening hours and extraordinary closures

The opening hours for the public are as follows:

every day from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m;

on Fridays and Saturdays, only the gastronomy area (serving food and beverages) on both squares will be open from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Opening/extraordinary closures:

on 24 and 31 December 2023 the entire Market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m;
on Christmas Day the Market is closed;
on 7 December 2023 the craft/trade centre is open from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m;
the gastronomy centre is open from 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

We recommend visiting the official Trento Christmas Market website for timetables or dates of events.

How to get there

It is possible to get to Trento by different means depending on where you come from. Below are the main solutions:

Cars, coaches and motorhomes: A22 Brennero-Modena motorway, Trento Nord or Sud exit and continue on the city's ring road following the signs for the historic centre. Car parks near the market: 250-space car park at the trade fair area, Piazzale Sanseverino, Ex Sit (Via Canestrini), Piazzale ex Zuffo (exit from the ring road), Monte Baldo car park (Via Monte Baldo);
Train: special historic trains with carriages from the 1950s/60s connect the stations of Milano Lambrate, Lecco, Bergamo and Brescia with Trento, departing on 25 November, 2 and 8 December. Limited places, reservation required. With Eurocity trains of the DB and ÖBB lines and with Trenitalia. From the station 5 minutes on foot;
By air: the nearest airports are Verona, Bergamo, Venice or Milan. From there you can choose between car hire, shuttle bus or rail transport.

For those who choose to travel by car, note that Trento has a limited traffic zone (ZTL) operating from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from 7:00 to 10:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00 and on Saturdays (excluding public holidays) from 7:00 to 10:00. For further information also on permits to enter the ZTL, please visit the website of the Municipality of Trento.

The best Christmas markets in Trentino

Not only in Trento but throughout the Trentino region, the Christmas period lights up the centres of towns and villages. There are so many locations where markets and themed events are set up, let's take a look at where to find the most beautiful Christmas markets in Trentino: