Mercatino di Natale di Brunico - Via Bastioni / Am Graben

The Brunico Christmas Market (Mercatino di Natale di Brunico) transforms the medieval heart of this South Tyrolean mountain town into a captivating Alpine winter wonderland each Advent season. Spread across Via Bastioni, Piazza Paul Tschurtschenthaler, and Via Ragen di Sopra, the market blends Italian warmth with Tyrolean tradition beneath the snow-capped backdrop of Plan de Corones ski mountain — a setting unlike any other Christmas market in Italy. Charming wooden chalets line the historic Bastioni promenade, offering an impressive range of handcrafted goods: traditional wood carvings, hand-knitted wool products, creative jewelry, and artisan ceramics. The market is one of the five Original South Tyrolean Christmas Markets, certified as a Green Event for its commitment to sustainability — local sourcing, reusable tableware, LED lighting, and eco-friendly transport are all part of the experience. A highlight new addition is the Alto Adige Barn (Fienile Alto Adige), showcasing exclusive regional products from local producers. Food lovers will delight in hearty Alpine specialties served from gastronomy stalls, including goulash soup in bread bowls and strauben (fried pastry spirals), paired with steaming mulled wine or spiced tea. The market comes alive with roving musical performances Wednesday through Saturday, weekly alpine horn concerts, a St. Nicholas procession on December 6, and a living nativity scene on December 21. Families will enjoy the wooden marble run track on Via Ragen di Sopra, while craft enthusiasts can watch artisans at work at Palazzo Sternbach on weekends. Arrive by train or bus for a stress-free visit — the bus stops directly in front of the market on Via Bastioni, and the Kronplatz Guest Pass covers all public transport in South Tyrol for free.