Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas holidays in Verbania with our complete guide to winter celebrations. From walks along Lake Maggiore to traditional events, we'll guide you through all the festive season activities.
Verbania's historic center transforms during the holidays with the Christmas market in Piazza San Vittore, where local craft stalls and gastronomic specialties alternate among the lights. The lakefront hosts light installations and decorations, while shops along the main street feature Christmas-themed window displays. Nearby, the towns of Stresa and Baveno offer additional markets and traditional events.
Contact information and details below.
Illumination of the campanile of Cannobio.
Luci sul Campanile is an event that offers a spectacular view of the campanile of Cannobio, illuminated in a suggestive way during the holiday season.
Where: Cannobio | More Info: Lights on the Bell Tower
A Christmas concert with a selection of classic and modern songs.
The Christmas Concert is a musical event that celebrates the holiday season with a selection of classic and modern songs, offering a refined and engaging atmosphere.
Where: Verbania Intra | More Info: Christmas Concert
Unique Christmas event in Italy with over 100 creative games.
The Parco Giochi sotto l'Albero in Stresa features over 100 creative games for all ages, including meetings with Santa Claus and a Christmas musical. The event takes place in a heated and covered environment, with services and a refreshment area available.
Where: Stresa | More Info: Palace of Games under the Tree
Personal meeting with Santa Claus in the underground cave.
The Santa's Cave offers an enchanting atmosphere where children can meet the real Santa Claus in an underground cave. They can personally deliver their letters to Santa and take a photo with him.
Where: Ornavasso | More Info: Santa Claus Grotto
Choreographed exhibition of camellias selected by growers and botanists.
The XVIII Winter Camellia Show in Verbania features a wide selection of winter-blooming camellias, with varieties selected by growers, collectors, and botanists. The event takes place at Villa Giulia and includes guided tours, choreographed exhibitions, and camellia markets.
Where: Verbania Pallanza | More Info: Exhibition of Winter Camellias
Non-competitive Santa Claus-themed walk.
The "Babbi Natale in corsa" event in Preglia is a non-competitive Santa Claus-themed walk that takes place at Villa Renzi, in via Sempione 70, on December 8 at 10 AM.
Where: Crevoladossola | More Info: Santa's Fair
Union of art and tradition in a handmade nativity scene walk.
The Passeggiata tra i Presepi is an event where you can admire handmade and traditional nativity scenes, unique and detailed creations that represent biblical scenes and winter landscapes.
Where: Belgirate | More Info: Walking Around the Cribs
Living nativity scene with real characters.
The Christmas Village at Fattoria del Toce offers a variety of holiday activities, including a living nativity scene, traditional crafts, old-time games, and a heated dining area.
Where: Verbania Intra | More Info: Christmas Village
"Non-competitive race with mini run for children"
"The 'Corri come Babbo Natale' race is a non-competitive event of almost 6 km that takes place in the city center. A 1 km mini run is also offered for children up to 10 years old. After the race, there will be refreshments for all participants and awards for the participants."
Where: Stresa | More Info: Run as Santa Claus
An authentic and immersive Christmas experience with heated and covered areas.
The Grotta di Babbo Natale in Ornavasso offers a rich Christmas journey with activities and animations, featuring heated and covered areas, restrooms, and dining points. The route includes trains, nativity scenes, toy factories, cheese curdling, a brave child diploma, mechanical reindeer, and a magical encounter with Santa Claus.
Where: Verbania | More Info: Christmas Eve at Lakeside