The Magic of Christmas in Mezzolombardo

The Christmas spirit enveloping the Rotaliana village

In the heart of Advent, the Municipality of Mezzolombardo (Autonomous Province of Trento) ignites The Magic of Christmas, a widespread event that brings the streets, squares, and most beautiful corners of the village to life. It is not just a simple market, but an entire village transformed into a space for meeting, creativity, and sharing: from the illuminated Castello della Torre to the Liston on Corso Mazzini, and from Piazza delle Erbe to the inter-municipal library, every corner of the historic center hosts festive moments designed for families.

Markets and local flavors

The core of the event is the Christmas markets with food stalls, open on the weekends leading up to Christmas. Stalls featuring artisans and hobbyists stand alongside gastronomic booths run by local associations, where you can taste local specialties, mulled wine, chestnuts, and traditional sweets. The most scenic setting is the Castello della Torre, which remains open until evening with light projections, crafts, and indoor workshops.

Workshops, performances, and concerts

The program combines culture and entertainment: creative workshops for little ones (pop-up cards, ornaments, face painting), snacks with Santa Claus, guided tours of the historic center, wood carving demonstrations, Christmas concerts at the Civic Hall, in Piazza delle Erbe, and at the Teatro San Pietro, as well as theatrical performances and storytelling for children throughout the period.

A community tradition

The festival is rooted in Trentino folk traditions: it symbolically opens with the Strozega dei badoni di San Nicolò, the noisy parade that announces the saint's arrival on December 5th, and closes at Epiphany with the highly anticipated arrival of the Befana. In between, there is a rich calendar involving the Pro Loco, local associations, and volunteers of Mezzolombardo, the heart of the Piana Rotaliana in Trentino-Alto Adige, a land also famous for its Teroldego wine.

Who is it for?

• Families with children looking for workshops and entertainment
• Lovers of artisanal markets and typical Trentino flavors
• Visitors who want to discover the Rotaliana village during the most evocative time of the year