Christmas Spirit in the Village of Volano

Christmas in the village of Volano

Christmas Spirit in the village of Volano is the Christmas event that, every December, lights up the historic center of Volano, a small village in the Vallagarina valley nestled between the towns of Rovereto and Besenello, in the province of Trento, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. For a few days, the village's courtyards and porticoes open up and fill with stalls, scents, and voices, creating an intimate, family-friendly Christmas trail, far from the crowds of the large city markets.

Courtyards and porticoes coming to life

The heart of the event beats during the main days, when the ancient courtyards of the village open their doors and transform into evocative Christmas spaces. Within the stone walls and under the porticoes, stalls featuring local crafts and regional food and wine products are set up. Visitors can warm up and savor traditional dishes, chestnuts, local sweets, and hot drinks, immersed in a cozy and convivial atmosphere that reflects the hospitality of the Trentino villages.

A village for the little ones

A large space is dedicated to children: an enchanting Christmas village welcomes them with entertainment and events designed specifically for them, including roving performers who wander the streets of the town. It is the perfect opportunity to experience Christmas as a family, amidst games, surprises, and the magic of the festive anticipation.

Nativity scenes in the windows

A characteristic element of Christmas Spirit is the widespread exhibition of nativity scenes: throughout the holiday period, from the beginning of December until Epiphany, the windows of Volano's houses host small nativity scenes that form an open-air itinerary through the village streets, adding charm to every corner of the town.

Traditions, music, and solidarity

The magic of Christmas in Volano is also expressed through a series of initiatives rooted in local traditions: the Missionary Market, the Solidarity Market, and the arrival of Saint Lucy, a very popular figure in Trentino, accompany the holiday calendar. Between the church and the parish theater, Christmas carols, shows, concerts, and the traditional Beganate follow one another, enlivening the village evenings and involving the entire community.

In the heart of the Vallagarina Christmas

Christmas Spirit is part of the broader Vallagarina Christmas program, which unites villages, castles, and the city of Rovereto in one great Christmas story. Visiting Volano during this period means discovering an authentic and traditional side of the Municipality of Volano and the Vallagarina, where Christmas is still a village festival, made of illuminated courtyards, nativity scenes in the windows, and genuine flavors of Trentino.