Marcatino di Natale di Bolzano

Set against the backdrop of the Rosengarten Dolomites, Bolzano hosts Italy’s biggest Christmas Market. Little wooden huts filled with traditional gifts are beautifully decorated with brightly lit garlands, lamps and candles that line the streets in the medieval town.

As well as perusing the gifts, travellers can try some of the regional culinary specialties like vin brule (hot mulled wine). The market is o[pen from the end of November to the beginning of January.