Arezzo Christmas Markets: The Tyrolean Village & Santa's House
Visitors can wander through wooden market stalls featuring artisans and exhibitors from Tyrol, Austria, and Germany offering handicrafts, home decor, and gifts. Wooden dining huts throughout the square serve Tyrolean specialties including pretzels, raclette, spätzle, polenta, roast pork knuckle, and craft beers. In the evening, the square comes alive with light projections, colors, and music cast across the surrounding historic building facades.
What to Expect
Italy's largest Tyrolean Christmas village in Arezzo's historic Piazza Grande.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Piazza Grande
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Confcommercio Imprese per l'Italia delle Province di Firenze e di Arezzo
Food & Drink
Three Tyrolean huts serve brezel, raclette, melted cheese, polenta, spätzle, dumplings, roast pork knuckle, filled pretzels, burger and sausage sandwiches, and Tyrolean beers.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas-market shoppers and fans of tyrolean food
Vibe
Festive and alpine
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Opening day: from 10:00. Thursday–Sunday: 10:00–21:00. From December 17 through December 27: open daily; on December 27, until 20:00.
- Parking: Nearby parking options named are Parcheggio Pietri, Parcheggio Cadorna, and Parcheggio Eden.
Tips & Advice
- Until mid-December the market opens only Thursday to Sunday, plus December 7 and 8. Check the day before you go, then it opens daily from December 17.
- The train station is less than 400 meters from Piazza Grande, so arriving by train saves hunting for parking in the center.
- Stay into the evening for the Big Lights Show projected on the facades around the square, which is free to watch.
- Book the weekend guided tour by phone with the guides ahead of time, since it starts from the Duomo on Saturdays and Sundays.
- On Christmas Eve the market closes earlier than usual, so plan any last-minute gift shopping for earlier in the day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas Balloons on November 22 in Piazza Sant'Agostino: thousands of glowing balloons lit together
- New for 2026: three Baite del Gusto food huts, all from Tyrol
- Guided 'Arezzo e la magia del Natale' tour package every Saturday and Sunday, starting from the Duomo and booked with the guides
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the market?
Yes. The Baitine del Gusto huts serve Tyrolean specialties such as roast pork knuckle, wurstel, polenta, filled pretzels, sausage sandwiches, spätzle, canederli and raclette, with craft beers from Tyrol.
Where is the nearest parking?
The closest car parks are Parcheggio Pietri, Parcheggio Cadorna and Parcheggio Eden.
What else is there to see nearby?
Santa's House fills more than 10,000 square meters at the Fortezza Medicea, with Santa, his elves, games, workshops, a planetarium and a Lemax village. The Lego Brick House is in the Palazzo di Fraternita right next to the market, with over 40 artworks made from more than 3 million bricks.
What is the Big Lights Show?
Every evening, light, color and music are projected onto the palazzo facades around Piazza Grande. It's free to watch.
Can I work at the market?
Yes. Applications are open for about 90 staff jobs at the Tyrolean Village.
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