Ortisei. The Christmas Village
Visitors stroll through Ortisei's pedestrian area, which transforms into a fairy tale landscape adorned with holiday decorations. Traditional wooden huts offer a wide selection of gift items, Christmas cakes, South Tyrolean wines, and fine liqueurs. The village also hosts entertainment featuring performances by local musical groups.
What to Expect
Traditional Christmas market set along Ortisei's pedestrian area in Val Gardena.
Event Details
Food & Drink
The village offers Christmas cakes, South Tyrolean wines and fine liqueurs; gastronomy is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from December 21, 2026, through January 6, 2027.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas-market shoppers and festive-stroll seekers
Vibe
Fairytale, traditional, festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Nov 28–29: shops 4:00 pm–7:00 pm; gastronomy 4:00 pm–8:00 pm. Dec 5: shops 11:00 am–5:00 pm; gastronomy 11:00 am–8:00 pm. Dec 6–8: shops 11:00 am–7:00 pm; gastronomy 11:00 am–8:00 pm. Dec 9–Jan 6, Mon–Fri: shops 4:00 pm–7:00 pm; gastronomy 4:00 pm–8:00 pm; Sat–Sun: shops 11:00 am–7:00 pm; gastronomy 11:00 am–8:00 pm. Dec 21–Jan 6: gastronomy daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm. Special hours: Dec 24, 11:00 am–5:00 pm; Dec 25, gastronomy only, 11:00 am–8:00 pm; Dec 31, shops 11:00 am–5:00 pm and gastronomy 11:00 am–8:00 pm; Jan 1, shops 4:00 pm–7:00 pm and gastronomy 4:00 pm–8:00 pm; Jan 6, shops 11:00 am–7:00 pm and gastronomy 11:00 am–8:00 pm.
- Parking: Fever P1; Garage Central P2; Posta Central Parking P3; Garage Mont Sëuc P4; Parcheggio & Garage Mar Dolomit P5; Parcheggio & Garage Seceda P6; Parcheggio Tresval P7; Garage Pana P8; Setil (per pullman) P9.
Tips & Advice
- Check the opening schedule before setting out, since the village is closed from November 30 through December 4.
- Plan around separate shop and gastronomy schedules, especially on weekdays when their opening periods differ.
- If visiting on December 25, plan for gastronomy only, as the shops are closed.
- Choose a listed Ortisei parking facility before arriving, including Setil if you are travelling by bus.
- Dress warmly for time spent browsing the pedestrian-area huts outdoors.
Special Events & Promotions
- On December 25, gastronomy is open, but the shops are closed.
- On December 24, the village has special opening hours.
- On December 31, the shops and gastronomy have special opening hours.
- On January 1, the shops and gastronomy have special opening hours.
- On January 6, the shops and gastronomy have special opening hours.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors browse at the Christmas Village?
Wooden huts offer gift items, Christmas cakes, fine liqueurs and South Tyrolean wines.
Are food and drink available?
The village has gastronomy huts, with Christmas cakes, liqueurs and South Tyrolean wines among the offerings.
Where can I park in Ortisei?
Options include Fever, Garage Central, Posta Central Parking, Garage Mont Sëuc, Mar Dolomit, Seceda, Tresval, Garage Pana and Setil for buses.
Do the shops and gastronomy follow the same opening schedule?
No. Shops and gastronomy have different schedules, and gastronomy is open daily from December 21 through January 6.
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