Things are always Christmassy when you’re in the mountains. With snow-capped mountains in all directions, towns and villages throughout Valtellina sparkle in winter with a great calendar of events, including unmissable Christmas markets, where twinkling lights and all manner of wares on sale will inspire your Christmas shopping.
VALCHIAVENNA
In Valchiavenna, the markets are scheduled for Prata Camportaccio on November 23rd, Mese on November 30th, and Novate Mezzola on December 7th. They enliven the villages with displays of hobbies, local crafts, and traditional decorations.
BASSA AND MEDIA VALTELLINA
During the first weekend in Decembre, Morbegno is organizing Christmas Art, the Christmas market: Sunday, December 7th and Monday, December 8th. The event will be held in the splendid setting of the former Dominican convent of Sant'Antonio, in the city center. Exhibitors of local handicrafts will be housed within the two frescoed cloisters, while entertainment activities and workshops for adults and children will take place in the splendid rooms of the complex. In Sondrio, the traditional markets, held on weekends in December until Christmas in Piazza Garibaldi and Corso Italia, will offer a wide selection of artisanal, agricultural, hobby, and charity products, for those who want to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere and purchase original, quality Christmas gifts.
Amidst lights, scents, and melodies, the squares of Mazzo di Valtellina, Villa di Tirano, and Tirano will be transformed from December 5th to 8th into an enchanting Christmas village, featuring wooden houses, traditional products, and an intimate, cozy atmosphere. Aprica offers markets and themed events between the end of December and Epiphany (calendar to be finalized), completing a festive itinerary that unites the entire area.
ALTA VALTELLINA
In Bormio the meeting point is at the Gardens of Piazza V Alpini, where the Christmas atmosphere intertwines with the warmth of artistic and family-run crafts.
The Christmas markets, open from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., will be open on November 28th, 29th, and 30th; December 6th, 7th, and 8th; December 12th, 13th, and 14th; and from December 19th to January 6th, 2026 (inclusive). On December 24th and December 31st, they close at 3:00 p.m., while on December 25th and 26th and January 1st, they are closed all day.
In Santa Caterina Valfurva, from December 6th to January 3rd, the town square transforms into a magical Christmas village. The Christmas stalls, adorned with lights and decorations, offer artisanal products and countless gift ideas, while the scent of hot mulled wine wafts through the air and creates a unique festive atmosphere.
Livigno hosts traditional Christmas markets along the streets of its center from November 28th to January 6th. The village is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Other events are being planned.
Other events are yet to be confirmed
Other events are yet to be confirmed
