Christkindlmarkt Leifers / Laives Christmas Market

Laives Christmas Market 2025

The 2025 edition of the Christkindlmarkt Leifers was held during the Advent weekends, from November 29 to December 21, at Pfarrheim Square in Laives. Food stalls observed extended hours on Saturdays (until 10:00 PM), while the huts featuring handicrafts and local products remained open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Highlights included: the Krampus parade on November 29, with numerous groups from across the region, the distribution of sweets by Saint Nicholas on December 5, the living nativity scene set up near the parish church, and the nativity trail curated by local enthusiasts. There was also entertainment for children, pony rides, and a rich musical program, confirming the familiar and traditional character of the Christmas market in the municipality of Laives, in the province of Bolzano.