Christmas in the Park / Weihnachten im Park

A Christmas market in the greenery of the Anterselva Valley

Christmas in the Park (in German Weihnachten im Park) is the Christmas market of the small municipality of Rasun-Anterselva/Rasen-Antholz, in the province of Bolzano, South Tyrol (Südtirol). Unlike the large city markets, the setting here is cozy and intimate: the stalls are arranged in the Rasun di Sotto recreational park (Freizeitpark Niederrasen), surrounded by greenery and snow, framed by the striking scenery of the snow-capped Rieserferner (Rieserfernergruppe) peaks.

South Tyrolean atmosphere and tradition

The market focuses on an ursprünglich und besinnlich atmosphere—authentic and contemplative, far from mass tourism. The small, illuminated wooden huts light up at dusk, when the park fills with the scent of mulled wine, sweet punch, and roasted chestnuts. The stalls offer handcrafted gift ideas, local valley products, and traditional Tyrolean gastronomic specialties such as Tirtlan (stuffed fritters) and Apfelküchlein (apple fritters).

Music, choirs, and events

The market is enhanced by a rich program of side events that make every evening special. Regular highlights include:

• Performances by the brass groups of the Rasun di Sotto Music Band (Musikkapelle Niederrasen)
• Concerts by local choirs and Christmas carols
• The Herbergssuche, the traditional re-enactment of Mary and Joseph's search for shelter
• Evocative torchlight processions through the snowy mountains

A family Christmas at the foot of the Dolomites

Nestled in the landscape of the Anterselva Valley, famous for the Lake Anterselva and its world-renowned biathlon center, the market is an ideal destination for families and those seeking a genuine Christmas experience away from the crowds. The municipality of Rasun-Anterselva, in Trentino-Alto Adige, keeps alive a Christmas tradition that combines faith, music, craftsmanship, and mountain flavors.