Verona Christmas Markets - Cortile del Tribunale

The Verona Christmas Market at Cortile del Tribunale offers a charming family-focused experience in the historic tribunal courtyard. This intimate market location is particularly beloved for featuring Santa's house, making it a magical destination for families with children visiting Verona during the holiday season. Part of the larger Natale in Piazza festival, this courtyard market complements the main Christmas market areas at Piazza dei Signori and Cortile Mercato Vecchio. The Cortile del Tribunale location showcases traditional wooden market stalls adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, creating a cozy atmosphere within the historic architecture. Visitors can browse handcrafted ornaments, wooden toys, and artisanal ceramics while sampling seasonal treats like ricotta donuts and mulled wine. The market reflects Verona's partnership with Nuremberg, Germany, bringing authentic German Christmas market traditions to northern Italy, including bratwurst, pretzels, and the beloved glühwein. The courtyard setting provides a more intimate alternative to the larger piazza markets, perfect for families seeking a quieter, child-friendly experience. With over 100 wooden vendor houses spread across multiple locations in Verona's historic center, the Cortile del Tribunale market contributes to the city's enchanting transformation into a Christmas village. Plan your visit during evening hours when the courtyard lights create the most magical atmosphere, and don't miss the opportunity to let children visit Santa's house in this picturesque Italian setting.