Parco d'Inverno – Christmas Village at Raffo Parco Gondar

A record-breaking Christmas at Parco Gondar

The 2025 edition of Parco d'Inverno opened on Saturday, December 20, with the lighting of the tallest Christmas tree in Puglia, standing over 25 meters high. The village remained open on December 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28, from 4:00 PM to midnight, and added an extraordinary closing date on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Across the 50,000 square meters of the park, visitors were able to admire the artisanal nativity scene by master papier-mâché artists Antonio Bentivoglio and Lorenzo Ferilli, visit Santa's House, the Gingerbread Village, and the Toy Factory, in addition to the large light installations.

Shows and entertainment

The program offered live concerts, Christmas carols, musicals, circus and magic shows, elf parades, street bands, the Candle Light Wood Show with piano and sax, as well as a giant tombola and free screenings of classic Christmas films. The winter funfair was a huge success, featuring an ice skating rink and the 36-meter Snow Thunder slide.

Opening days

• Saturday, December 20 — Inauguration and lighting of the tallest Christmas tree in Puglia (over 25 meters)
• Sunday, December 21 — Special program with shows and entertainment
• December 25, 26, 27, 28 — Village open with shows, concerts, and attractions
• Saturday, January 3, 2026 — Additional closing date

Hours: from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

Themed areas and attractions

• Santa's House, Gingerbread Village, Toy Factory
• North Pole, Nutcracker Prince's Palace, Grinch's Lair, Zoo of Lights
• Artisanal nativity scene by master papier-mâché artists Antonio Bentivoglio and Lorenzo Ferilli
• Ice skating rink and winter funfair (36-meter Snow Thunder slide, rides)
• Cinema area with free screenings of Christmas films

Shows

• Candle Light Wood Show (piano and violin or sax)
• Live concerts, Christmas carols, and musicals
• Circus and magic shows, street performers
• Elf parades and street bands
• Daily giant tombola

Food area

Mulled wine, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, traditional sweets, and food trucks with international street food.