Alpe Cimbra lights up with magic thanks to its Christmas Markets: Lavarone and Bosentino are the stars of Christmas 2025. The detailed guide to experiencing a Christmas filled with crafts, Trentino specialties, and special events!
1) The Christmas Markets
The Trentino mountains of Alpe Cimbra once again dress up for the festivities with two unmissable events that truly encapsulate the charm of the Alpine Christmas: the Lavarone Christmas Market, from 29 November 2025 to 5 January 2026, and Artisans in Bosentino – The Christmas Market, from 5 to 8 December 2025.
Two events that bring together tradition, craftsmanship, gastronomy, and folklore, offering an authentic experience in the heart of Alpe Cimbra, one of the most enchanting destinations in Trentino.
2) A village dressed in Christmas
The village of Bertoldi veci in Lavarone transforms into an open-air nativity scene. Warm lights illuminate the cobbled streets, ancient stone arcades, the “volti”, and wooden huts hosting dozens of exhibitors showcasing local crafts and typical products.
Among the proposals: Christmas decorations, wooden and ceramic objects, handmade jewellery, traditional sweets, and Alpine delicacies.
Visitors can also be captivated by the scent of mulled wine, freshly baked strudel, steaming dumplings, and creamy polenta, breathing in the true essence of Trentino hospitality.Dates and opening hours of the Lavarone Christmas Market
From 5 to 8 December 2025, the village of Bosentino will host Artisans in Bosentino – The Christmas Market. At the Bosentino sports hall, visitors will be able to discover handmade artisan creations, local gastronomy products, live music, and workshops for children. Merchants, artisans, and hobbyists from the area will showcase their creations and specialties, offering residents and tourists alike the chance to experience an authentic and convivial Christmas. Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Among the most eagerly awaited events of the 2025 Christmas programme is the spectacular Krampus Parade, featuring the legendary demonic creatures of Alpine tradition.
Sunday, 8 December – 3:30 p.m. at the Artisans’ Markets in Bosentino
Saturday, 20 December – 5:00 p.m. in the evocative setting of the Lavarone Christmas Market
The Krampus will arrive wearing hand-carved masks, goat skins, wooden hooves, and menacing horns. They will then parade in a procession of fire, noise, and mystery, turning the market streets into an open-air theatre.
An event of great visual and cultural impact. Folklore, legend, and spectacle come together; fear mingles with fun, and tradition meets the magic of Christmas.
5) Alpe Cimbra: the heart of Trentino’s Christmas markets
A stay on Alpe Cimbra means living a Christmas immersed in nature and tradition. Snow-covered villages and authentic Alpine atmospheres form the backdrop to the activities and events on offer.
Moreover, thanks to its strategic position, Alpe Cimbra is also the ideal starting point for visiting the main Christmas Markets of the area: for example, Trento, Levico Terme, Asiago, and Bolzano.
A magical itinerary of lights, scents, and flavours, through which Alpe Cimbra becomes the perfect stage for a Christmas to remember.
6) Events Programme – Lavarone Christmas Market
November29.11 – 5:00 p.m. → Official opening of the 5th edition
Parade with the Folkloric Band of Folgaria, the ski instructors of Alpe Cimbra, and the young athletes of the Ski Team.30.11 – 5:00 p.m. → Travelling concert by the Stella Alpina Choir of Lavarone
December
07.12 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with the accordions of I Vagabondi
08.12 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with the Bagpipers of the Dolomites
13.12 – from 4:00 p.m. → Demonstration and tasting of potato polenta with the Brotherhood of Potato Polenta
13.12 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with Alex and Roberto, accordionists
14.12 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with the accordions of I Vagabondi
Christmas period
20.12 – 5:00 p.m. → Krampus Parade
22.12 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with the accordions of I Vagabondi
23.12 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with Zampogna and Caramella
24.12 – 5:30 p.m. → Santa Claus arrives through the streets of the market
26.12 – 3:30–4:30 p.m. → Animated readings in the villages for children
27.12 – 2:00–6:00 p.m. → Children’s entertainment with Animacri and Mr Dany
28.12 – from 5:00 p.m. → Travelling concert by the Stella Alpina Choir of Lavarone
29.12 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with the accordions of I Vagabondi
30.12 – from 2:00 p.m. → Chainsaw wood-carving demonstration with DB Albi
30.12 – from 4:00 p.m. → Tasting of potato polenta with the Brotherhood of Potato Polenta
30.12 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with Alex and Roberto, accordionists
January
01.01 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with Zampogna and Caramella
02.01 – from 5:00 p.m. → Travelling music with the Le Fontanelle Choir of Lavarone
03.01 – 2:00–6:00 p.m. → Children’s entertainment with Animacri and Mr Dany
03.01 – 3:30–4:30 p.m. → Animated readings in the villages for children
03.01 – 4:00–7:00 p.m. → Travelling music with the Bagpipers of the Dolomites
05.01 – 5:30 p.m. → The Befana arrives through the streets of the market
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