Are you a Christmas lover and can’t wait to be embraced by the magical atmosphere that this holiday brings? You’re in the right place! During the Christmas festivities, Trento is filled with surprising food and wine, cultural, and musical initiatives.
Trento City of Christmas
Christmas places
Christmas in Trento is a celebration for everyone: the spirit of Christmas inhabits every square, street, museum, and public space. Explore the historic center using the interactive map. Have fun!
and Photomapping
and Ferris Wheel
The city shines
The light decorations are the queens of Christmas! Follow them to discover the most enchanting places in the city and be dazzled by the luminous displays of the photomapping and the large Christmas tree in Piazza Duomo. You will discover a city that shines while also minimizing its environmental impact through careful selection of lights and attentive energy consumption management.
The Enchanted Village
The Enchanted Village of Santa Claus brings life to Piazza Dante, offering fun, wonder, magic, and enchantment for children and for all the adults who have understood the secret of life: never stop feeling like a child!
A rich program of themed activities awaits you: creative workshops, animated readings, ceramics to color, tasty snacks, a sledding track, a magical train, and a refreshment pyramid, all ready for you to experience an unforgettable adventure.
On weekends, children can transform into real elves to help Santa Claus complete the preparations for the big day, taking on a series of challenges and games. And to top it all off… the magnificent Ferris wheel standing 32 meters tall! Hop on board and admire Trento like you’ve never seen it before!
The Christmas Train
Do you want to explore the Christmas sights in comfort? Hop on the magical Christmas Train and let yourself be swept away in a whirlwind of emotions. You can choose your stop based on what you want to visit; in Piazza Dante, you’re just steps away from the Enchanted Village, waiting for all the children. On Via Belenzani, you can reach the Vantini Chapel for an immersive experience on the theme of the Council of Trent, and arrive at Piazza Duomo, with the iconic Civic Tower and the Diocesan Museum. From Via Travai, you can visit the MUSE and the Roman villa of Orpheus. From Piazza Fiera, explore the traditional Christmas Market within the city’s 13th-century walls. From Via San Pietro, you can access the Christmas Market in Piazza Mostra, Buonconsiglio Castle, and the underground archaeological area of S.A.S.S.
Skating rink
A real skating rink awaits young and old in the picturesque setting of Battisti Square!
Christmas of Sciences
In the modern district of Le Albere, you can also experience the entire Christmas atmosphere, this year even more original and interactive! Have fun choosing the color of the emotional Christmas tree and get involved in the workshops offered by Trentino Sviluppo, Dolomiti Energia, Muse, high schools and art associations in a captivating geodesic sphere—you definitely won’t be disappointed!
The Volunteer and Solidarity Market
The goal of the Christmas Market of Volunteerism and Solidarity in Piazza Cesare Battisti is to raise awareness among citizens and visitors about the themes of solidarity, promoting and supporting local social activism and its projects. It represents an opportunity to connect with local associations and charitable organizations.
In the dedicated stalls, you can find detailed information about the activities of these organizations across various sectors, from social services to environmental protection.
The Great Wooden Nativity Scene
Are you a lover of art and traditions? In Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, you can admire the refined details of the large sculptures that make up the enchanting wooden Nativity scene created by the Municipality of Trento in collaboration with the students of the “A. Vittoria” Art High School and the Enaip Vocational Training Center in Villazzano.