Presepi sull'acqua
Edition 2025 Finished Free Sacred music Gastronomy Local produce

Presepi sull'acqua

06 Dec 2025 — 11 Jan 2026
Crodo — Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (103)

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Edition 2025 — Presepi sull'acqua

The 11th edition of Presepi sull'acqua took place in Crodo from December 6, 2025, to January 11, 2026, with 71 nativity scenes set up outdoors along the fountains, streams, and washhouses of the Antigorio Valley. The route, free and accessible 24 hours a day, connected the main town to the mountain hamlets, from the 500 meters of Crodo to the 1,200 meters of Alpe Foppiano. Among the novelties was the 'Natale, con gusto' gastronomic weekend on December 20 and 21.

The 11th edition of Presepi sull'acqua animated Crodo and the Antigorio Valley from December 6, 2025, to January 11, 2026, with a record number of 71 nativity scenes set up outdoors, all united by the theme of water.

The route, free and accessible 24 hours a day, wound through the fountains, streams, mule tracks, and ancient washhouses of the main town and hamlets, climbing from an altitude of 500 meters up to the 1,200 meters of Alpe Foppiano. Among the novelties of this edition was the debut of "Natale, con gusto", the food and wine weekend of December 20 and 21 (10 am - 6 pm) with five stops dedicated to local gastronomy, markets, and Christmas street food. The calendar was completed by guided tours and excursions with nature guides, workshops for children, concerts, and exhibitions.

Programme

Nativity scene route

  • 71 open-air nativity scenes along fountains, streams, and washhouses, from the main town to Alpe Foppiano;
  • Visit for free 24 hours a day, during the day and in the evening with lighting.

Natale, con gusto (December 20-21, 10 am - 6 pm)

  • five food and wine stops with local specialties, markets, and Christmas street food.

Side events

  • guided tours and excursions, including evening ones, with qualified nature guides;
  • workshops for children, concerts, and exhibitions;
  • heated area with bar and facilities.

Highlights

The 71 nativity scenes on the water, the ascent to Alpe Foppiano (1,200 m), and the new "Natale, con gusto" gastronomic weekend.

Prices

<p>Nativity scene route is free. Possible fees for some guided tours and excursions.</p>

Where does it take place — Presepi sull'acqua

Crodo e frazioni della Valle Antigorio

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Presepi sull'acqua in brief

Sacred music Gastronomy Local produce Hiking Mountain Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Free Verbano-Cusio-Ossola

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