Illustration of a Christmas market lane between half-timbered houses with snowy stall roofs and a couple arm in arm (Mercatini di Natale nel Borgo Medievale di Bagnaria)
Christmas Markets

Mercatini di Natale nel Borgo Medievale di Bagnaria

Visitors can wander the streets of the medieval village browsing more than 100 stalls of local artisans, artists, and regional food producers. Traditional Christmas music by bagpipers and folk pipers accompanied by accordions plays throughout the route, while food stalls serve hot polenta, cured meat boards, homemade sweets, roasted chestnuts, and vin brulé. Children can participate in creative workshops inside Palazzo Malaspina, try pony rides, explore vintage street games, and meet Santa Claus.

Tue, Dec 8, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Market: 10:00–18:00; polenta: 12:30–15:00; Santa: in the afternoon.

Neighborhood

Borgo Medievale

Food & Drink

The event serves polenta with sausage sauce or gorgonzola from 12:30 to 15:00, plus salumi platters, warm sandwiches, homemade sweets, fritters, roasted chestnuts and vin brulé.

Parking

Parking areas are available at the municipal sports field (entrance on Via Peschiera), along Via 1° maggio, and along Via 4 novembre.

Accessibility

Access for people with disabilities is recommended along Via XX Settembre near the cemetery area.

Location

Borgo Medievale · Via Rio Castello, 27050 Bagnaria PV, Italy, Bagnaria, PV Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and fans of artisan markets

Vibe

Festive and traditional

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Time your visit around lunch if you want the polenta with sausage sauce or gorgonzola, because it is only served for a few hours.
  • Bring the little ones in the afternoon, when Santa Claus is at Santa's Village to meet the youngest visitors.
  • Stay until the end of the day for the charity lottery draw, with prizes donated by local businesses and the market's exhibitors.
  • Visitors with disabilities should come in along Via XX Settembre by the cemetery, which is the access route recommended for them.
  • Use the sports field car park off Via Peschiera, or the parking along Via 1° Maggio and Via 4 Novembre, set aside for visitors.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The "Caccia al Luogo Segreto" treasure hunt explores hidden corners of Bagnaria, with sweet prizes for participants.
  • The day closes with a charity lottery draw, with prizes from local businesses and exhibitors.
  • Santa Claus is at Santa's Village in the afternoon.
  • Polenta with sausage sauce or gorgonzola is served only over lunchtime.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for children?

The Boscovillaggio association runs creative workshops inside Palazzo Malaspina. The Silverado Ranch team offers first rides for children who want to try horseback riding. There are also old-fashioned games around the village, and Santa is at Santa's Village in the afternoon.

What food and drink is there?

Polenta with sausage sauce or gorgonzola is served over lunchtime. All day you'll find cured meat platters, hot sandwiches, homemade desserts, fritters, vin brulé and roasted chestnuts.

Where can I park?

You can park inside the municipal sports field, with its entrance on Via Peschiera. There is also parking along Via 1° Maggio and Via 4 Novembre.

Is there access for visitors with disabilities?

Visitors with disabilities are advised to come in along Via XX Settembre, by the cemetery.

What else happens during the day?

Zampognari and pifferi with accordions play Christmas music along the route. The "Caccia al Luogo Segreto" treasure hunt leads you to hidden corners of Bagnaria for sweet prizes, and the day ends with a charity lottery draw.

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