Gubbio è Natale!
Visitors can admire the World's Largest Christmas Tree illuminating the city and enjoy views from the Grande Ruota del Polo Nord Ferris wheel and the Colle Eletto cable car. The event features an ice skating rink, animated video mapping on Palazzo dei Consoli, and ChristmasLand with workshops and games. Guests can also browse artisan craft shops, visit festive market stalls, and view a life-size nativity scene.
What to Expect
Features the world's largest Christmas tree illuminating the city.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
VISIONA srls
Food & Drink
The Christmas market offers culinary specialties and seasonal treats, alongside typical products and artisan goods.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and christmas-light fans
Vibe
Festive and immersive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Accessibility: The Christmas Market area in Piazza Quaranta Martiri is accessible to people with disabilities.
Tips & Advice
- Plan around the market's schedule, since it opens only on set weekends and December 5–8 before running every day from December 19.
- Be in Gubbio on December 7, when the World's Largest Christmas Tree lights up and starts illuminating the city's winter evenings.
- Download the map of attractions and artisan workshops before you go, so you can find the nativity, video mapping and other sights around the old town.
- Ride the Colle Eletto cable car once the tree is lit for a view over the city among its lights.
- Bring younger children to Piazza Quaranta Martiri, where the Giostra Incantata carousel sits in the market area among the wooden stalls.
Special Events & Promotions
- December 7: the World's Largest Christmas Tree is lit and lights up the whole city.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gubbio at Christmas good for kids?
Yes, it's for adults and children alike. ChristmasLand has more than 700 square meters of games, workshops and Christmas fun, and Santa is waiting there. The youngest children have the Giostra Incantata carousel in the market area, and there's an ice rink too.
What can I find at the Christmas market?
The wooden stalls in Piazza Quaranta Martiri sell artisan crafts, Christmas decorations, local products and food specialties, with lights and music all around.
How can I see Gubbio from above?
Ride the Grande Ruota del Polo Nord Ferris wheel. You can also take the Colle Eletto cable car for a view over the city among the lights of the tree.
What else is there to see around the old town?
The Palazzo dei Consoli turns into an animated video-mapping show, and art lights fill Piazza San Giovanni. There's also the Bosco Incantato, a colorful street in the historic center, and a life-size nativity in the streets of the San Martino quarter. The Gubbio Express Christmas tourist train takes you around.
Is there a map of the attractions?
Yes. You can download a map of the attractions and the artisan workshops in the historic center.
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