Christmas in Pieve Tesino — Filò de Nadale

Christmas in the village of Pieve Tesino

In the heart of Valsugana, nestled on the Tesino plateau at the foot of Mount Silana, the town of Pieve Tesino dons its most enchanting attire for the holidays. Renowned as the birthplace of Alcide De Gasperi and recognized as one of the 'Borghi più belli d'Italia' (Most Beautiful Villages in Italy), the town offers a widespread program of events that accompanies residents and visitors from late November through Epiphany.

The Filò de Nadale, the heart of the festival

The soul of the celebration is the Filò de Nadale, an evening market held at the North School Square. The name evokes the filò, an ancient rural custom of gathering in stables at night to stay warm, chat, and socialize: a spirit of conviviality that the event brings back to life every winter. The Tesino community gathers around food stalls and local craft booths, enjoying good food, mulled wine, and live music.

Krampus, Santa Claus, and traditions

The Pieve Tesino Christmas calendar balances family-friendly moments with Alpine folklore. Children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus with gifts and dedicated shows, while the Filò evenings host the spectacular Krampus parade, the demonic figures of Alpine tradition descending from neighboring valleys—Valle dei Mocheni, Val di Fiemme, and Vallarsa. The program also includes walks through the nativity scenes and historic doorways, evening hikes with local associations, and, to close the season, the Epiphany celebrations with the 'Befana dei Tosati' and the Alpine Group's bingo.

A community event

The festival is organized by the Pro Loco of Pieve Tesino in partnership with the Municipality and the collaboration of numerous local associations: the Social Band, the Folk Group, the Volunteer Firefighters, the SAT, and the Alpine Group. This strong community fabric makes Christmas in Pieve Tesino an authentic celebration, deeply rooted in the identity of the Tesino valley and the province of Trento, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.

Why visit

• The charm of one of Italy's most beautiful villages illuminated for the holidays
• The 'filò' tradition brought to life in the evening market
• The Krampus parade, one of the most anticipated events of the season
• Food stalls featuring local products from Valsugana and the Tesino valley
• Events for children and families in an intimate and genuine Alpine setting