Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the Christmas festivities in Desenzano del Garda with our event guide. Whether you're a long-time resident or a new visitor, this guide will accompany you through all the holiday celebrations.
The historic center comes alive with the traditional Christmas market in Piazza Malvezzi, while festive lights decorate Via Roma and the lakefront. The Old Port hosts the ice skating rink, and Piazza Matteotti becomes the meeting point for concerts and shows. Nearby, the towns of Sirmione and Peschiera del Garda offer additional Christmas attractions, easily reachable within 15 minutes by car.
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Desenzano del Garda Holiday Light Displays
Fireworks in Arco
- What to Expect
- Fireworks display in Arco's historic center.
- Description
- The fireworks display in Arco will illuminate the historic center with a burst of lights and colors, creating an elegant and enchanting atmosphere.
- Where
- Arco | More Info : Fireworks in Arco
Desenzano del Garda Holiday Markets and Shopping
Arco Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Historic stalls with artisans, farmers, and artists.
- Description
- The Arco Christmas Market offers a rich program of activities for all ages, with stalls featuring artisans, farmers, and artists, creating a festive and traditional Christmas atmosphere.
- Where
- Arco | More Info : Arco Christmas Market
Riva del Garda Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Tasting of Trentino specialties and Trento Doc sparkling wines.
- Description
- The Riva del Garda Christmas Market "Di Gusto in Gusto" is a gastronomic event featuring a wide range of Trentino specialties, local wines, and Trento Doc sparkling wines. Each stall offers a menu composed of two specialties from Trentino-Alto Adige, prepared with local products.
- Where
- Riva del Garda | More Info : Riva del Garda Christmas Market
Canale di Tenno Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Typical local culinary delights and handmade crafts.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Canale di Tenno offers a unique atmosphere among rural houses, arcades, inner courtyards, and ancient faces. It features typical local culinary delights and handmade crafts.
- Where
- Canale di Tenno | More Info : Canale di Tenno Christmas Village
Trento Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A Christmas market with local and artisanal products in two historic squares.
- Description
- The Trento Christmas Market offers a wide range of local and artisanal products, culinary delights, and entertainment for all ages. The event takes place in two historic squares, Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra, and is characterized by its unique and richly traditional atmosphere.
- Where
- Trento | More Info : Trento Christmas Market
Christmas Market at Castello di Avio
- What to Expect
- Guided tours and choral concerts within a medieval castle.
- Description
- The Christmas Market at Avio Castle offers a charming atmosphere with over 30 exhibitors animating the Garden of the Countess and the Baronial Palace with mulled wine, craft beers, meats, cheeses, sweets, and local handicrafts. Choral concerts, small itinerant performances, and children's activities punctuate the ten extraordinary opening days.
- Where
- Avio | More Info : Christmas Market at Castello di Avio
Verona Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas market with wooden stalls inspired by the Christkindlmarkt of Nuremberg.
- Description
- The Verona Christmas Markets offer a festive atmosphere with over 100 exhibitors offering handmade crafts, gift ideas, and traditional culinary specialties. The tree lighting ceremony takes place on Friday, November 17 at 18:00.
- Where
- Verona | More Info : Verona Christmas Market
Lazise Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Nativity scenes on display and creative workshops for children.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Lazise takes place in the central Piazza Vittorio Emanuele and along the Lungolago Marconi. Over 100 exhibitors offer local products, traditional craftsmanship, and local cuisine, accompanied by Christmas melodies, an artistic nativity scene in the Church of San Nicolò, creative workshops for children, traditional games, and tastings.
- Where
- Lazise | More Info : Lazise Christmas Market
Peschiera del Garda Christmas Village
- What to Expect
- Christmas market with a wide selection of holiday and traditional products.
- Description
- The Christmas Market in Peschiera del Garda offers a wide range of holiday products and traditional items, creating a welcoming and richly atmospheric environment.
- Where
- Peschiera del Garda | More Info : Peschiera del Garda Christmas Village
Malcesine Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Extension of the deadline for assigning stalls at the Christmas market.
- Description
- The Malcesine Christmas Market is an event where you can buy local and handmade products, creating a festive atmosphere rich in traditions.
- Where
- Malcesine | More Info : Malcesine Christmas Market
Solidarity Christmas Market for Cystic Fibrosis
- What to Expect
- Solidarity event with handmade products and cultural events.
- Description
- The Solidarity Christmas Market for Cystic Fibrosis is an event organized by the Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation to support cystic fibrosis research. It offers gastronomic products, handmade creations, and vintage items, with cultural and social events.
- Where
- Peschiera del Garda | More Info : Solidarity Christmas Market for Cystic Fibrosis
Desenzano del Garda Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Malcesine Ice Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- Outdoor ice skating with children's activities.
- Description
- The Ice Skating Rink in Malcesine offers an outdoor ice skating experience during the holiday season, with special openings and activities for children.
- Where
- Malcesine | More Info : Malcesine Ice Skating Rink
Gardaland Magic Winter
- What to Expect
- A unique winter experience with lights and decorations.
- Description
- Gardaland Magic Winter offers a variety of winter-themed activities and entertainment, with lights, decorations, and themed attractions.
- Where
- Castelnuovo del Garda | More Info : Gardaland Magic Winter
Christmas Concerts and Shows in Riva del Garda
- What to Expect
- Original and innovative cultural and musical proposals to celebrate Christmas.
- Description
- Concerts and Christmas Shows in Riva del Garda offer a variety of cultural and musical events to celebrate Christmas, engaging tourists and residents with original and innovative proposals.
- Where
- Riva del Garda | More Info : Christmas Concerts and Shows in Riva del Garda
Desenzano del Garda Other Holiday Activities
Santa Claus House in Riva del Garda
- What to Expect
- Creative workshops and magical performances with Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Casa di Babbo Natale in Riva del Garda offers a unique Christmas experience with creative workshops, meetings with Santa Claus, and magical performances. Every moment is designed to create unforgettable memories.
- Where
- Riva del Garda | More Info : Santa Claus House in Riva del Garda
Babbo Lake Run
- What to Expect
- Run in a natural environment with physical and environmental challenges.
- Description
- The Babbo Lake Run is a sports event that takes place in a natural environment, offering a physical challenge and a connection with nature.
- Where
- Lazise/Bardolino/Garda | More Info : Babbo Lake Run
Peschiera del Garda Ice Skating Rink
- What to Expect
- An ice skating experience in a welcoming environment.
- Description
- The ice skating rink in Peschiera del Garda provides an enjoyable ice skating experience in a welcoming and family-friendly environment.
- Where
- Peschiera del Garda | More Info : Peschiera del Garda Ice Skating Rink