Pfolzna Weihnacht Christmas Market

A Christmas market with a village heart

The Pfolzna Weihnacht is the Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) of Falzes/Pfalzen, a small town perched on a sunny natural terrace above Brunico, in the Puster Valley. While South Tyrol (Bolzano province, Trentino-Alto Adige) is world-famous for its large city Christmas markets, it is in villages like Pfalzen that the most authentic soul of the Advent season survives: here, the festival is born from the community, volunteers, and local associations.

Atmosphere and setting

The heart of the event is the Vereinshaus, the village community center, which transforms into a warm and welcoming space for the occasion; festivities also extend to the church square (Kirchplatz). Twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the aroma of mulled wine (Glühwein) guide visitors through the stalls. It is a compact market, designed primarily for locals and those seeking an intimate, family-friendly atmosphere, quite different from the bustling city events.

Gastronomy and specialties

The food and wine selection is proudly curated by the local community. Offerings include hot mulled wine, the famous Fire Brigade Burgers (Feuerwehr-Burger), dishes designed for children, and traditional holiday treats like panettone and Christmas cookies.

Who organizes it

The event is promoted by the Pfalzen community, with the involvement of the Volunteer Fire Brigade and local associations, in collaboration with the Municipality of Falzes/Pfalzen. Proceeds from the stalls often support local volunteer group activities, giving the initiative a charitable spirit.

A chance to discover Pfalzen

Attending Pfolzna Weihnacht means immersing yourself in South Tyrolean Christmas traditions and discovering an authentic village in the Puster Valley, just a few kilometers from Brunico. It is the ideal opportunity to combine a winter walk through the snow-covered landscapes of South Tyrol with the discovery of a genuine, family-oriented Christmas market.