Trento Christmas Market
Visitors browse wooden market chalets featuring local artisans and producers from across the Trentino-Alto Adige region. Stalls offer regional crafts, Christmas tree decorations, warm clothing, and natural cosmetics alongside traditional foods like Trentino cheeses, honey, chocolates, and mulled wine. Guests can wander between the two festive hubs and sample culinary specialties served with eco-friendly tableware.
What to Expect
Eco-friendly wooden chalets spread across two historic city squares.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Azienda per il Turismo Trento
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer Trentino cheeses, honey, chocolate, sweets, and vin brûlé.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and artisanal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Every day 10:00–20:00; Fridays and Saturdays, the food area only is open 10:00–21:00. On 24 and 31 December 2026 and 6 January 2027: 10:00–18:00. On Christmas Day: 16:00–20:00. The whole market is stated to be open 10:00–20:00 from 26 December 2026 through 5 January 2027, excluding 31 December. The food area has extended hours 10:00–21:00 on 20 and 21 November and 7 December 2026.
- Parking: Nearby car parks include free and paid options, plus school car parks that open on set dates.
- Accessibility: Some of the nearby car parks have spaces for disabled visitors.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive by train or coach if you can, since the market is about a ten-minute walk from Trento's train and bus station.
- Pick up the official ceramic market mug at an infopoint or a food hub stall, and look for mugs from earlier editions at the infopoints while stocks last.
- Allow time to walk between Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra, which are about ten minutes apart along the main streets of the old town.
- Head to the food area on Friday or Saturday evenings, when it stays open an hour after the rest of the market closes.
- Bring a card if you prefer not to carry cash, because exhibitors accept both credit and debit cards.
Special Events & Promotions
- The food and wine area stays open an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays, and on November 20–21 and December 7.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay by card at the stalls?
Yes. Exhibitors accept both credit and debit cards.
How far apart are the two market squares?
Piazza Fiera and Piazza Mostra are about a 10-minute walk apart. The route runs along the main streets of the historic center.
Where can I buy the official market mug?
The ceramic market mug is sold at the market infopoints and by the exhibitors in the food and wine area. Mugs from earlier editions are sold only at the infopoints, while stocks last.
How do I get to the market without a car?
It's about a 10-minute walk from the train and bus station. From Piazza Dante, buses A, 1, 6 and 7 go to Piazza Mostra and pass close to Piazza Fiera.
Is the market eco-friendly?
Yes. All of its electricity comes from renewable sources. Exhibitors serve food on compostable, FSC-certified paper tableware, and the recycling points in both squares have signs explaining how to sort your waste.
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