Lavarone Christmas Market

A mountain village dressed for the holidays

The Lavarone Christmas Market is one of the most evocative holiday events in Trentino. It takes place in the historic center of the Bertoldi "veci" hamlet, in Lavarone, in the heart of the Alpe Cimbra, at an altitude of about 1,200 meters. Here, among cobbled alleys and ancient stone vaults restored by the residents themselves, the village turns into a fairy-tale setting made of soft lights, wooden chalets, and the scent of spices. Established in 2019 by the Pro Loco Lavarone, the market has grown year after year, now attracting over 25,000 visitors.

Craftsmanship and flavors of the High Lands

The route winds through more than thirty-five selected exhibitors offering the best of Alpine craftsmanship and typical Trentino products:

• wood carvings, Christmas decorations, and art objects;
• artistic ceramics, handmade jewelry, and original gift ideas;
• mountain honey, cured meats, cheeses, and gastronomic delicacies;
• Christmas sweets, warm strauben, steaming canederli, and creamy polenta.

To warm up the winter atmosphere, there is no shortage of mulled wine, hot chocolate, and the scent of cinnamon and freshly baked strudel, also served in personalized reusable mugs.

A calendar full of events

The market is not just about shopping: throughout the duration of the event, the village comes alive with mountain choirs, accordion groups, and bagpipers accompanying strolls with roaming music. Among the most anticipated appointments:

• the Krampus parade, spectacular and mysterious, featuring the creatures of Alpine tradition;
• the arrival of Santa Claus along the streets of the market;
• the arrival of the Befana to close the festivities;
• animated readings, workshops, and entertainment for children;
• chainsaw wood carving demonstrations and potato polenta tastings.

In the heart of the Alpe Cimbra

Located in the Municipality of Lavarone, in the Province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige), the market is easily accessible and equipped with two large parking lots. On days with higher attendance, a shuttle service with a tourist train is available. An ideal destination to experience the magic of Christmas in the mountains, immersed in Cimbrian tradition and the evocative setting of the Trentino plateaus.