Illustration of a harbour-side Christmas market on a pier with lit fishing boats bobbing beside the stalls (Milan Christmas Village)

Milan Christmas Village

Visitors can skate on the large ice rink or the dedicated children's rink, enjoy family-friendly rides, and browse gift stands at the Elves' Market. Guests can meet Santa Claus, Mother Christmas, and the Befana, or watch free mini shows, quizzes, and baby dance performances on outdoor stages. A variety of street food cabins and refreshment points are available throughout the grounds.

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Admission to the Villaggio delle Meraviglie is free; rides and the ice-skating rink are paid. A private skating lesson costs 25 euros for 30 minutes and includes 30 minutes of free skating.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Porta Venezia

Food & Drink

Several refreshment points and street-food stalls offer treats and snacks.

Parking

It also mentions parking spaces reserved for holders of disability passes.

Accessibility

The park is equipped for wheelchairs and strollers, and nearby parking areas offer reserved spaces for disabled pass holders.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Small animals may be carried or kept in pet carriers; a leash is recommended for medium and large dogs. Dogs are also welcome in the outdoor show areas.

Going?

Location

Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli · Via Palestro, 14, 20121 Milano MI, Italy, Milan Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and family-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Book your visit with Santa, Mother Christmas or the Befana ahead, and include every adult and child in your group on the reservation.
  • If you plan to ride and skate a lot, come on a weekday, because the discounted booklets for all rides and skating are only sold on weekdays.
  • Park in the blue-line spaces along the Bastioni di Porta Venezia, Corso Venezia or Via Marina, all close to the Giardini Indro Montanelli.
  • Bring the stroller, since the park is set up for strollers and has a heated nursery restroom for changing little ones.
  • Make time for the elves' Christmas shows on the outdoor stages, because they are free and can fill the gaps between paid rides and skating.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Discounted booklets covering all rides and skating, with separate children's and adults' packages, on weekdays only.
  • Birthday parties: book one or more tables in the Elves' Circus with your own entertainer (the space stays open to the public).
  • Private skating lessons with an instructor, plus free skating time, booked separately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book ahead?

Not to get in. Entry is open to every area of the village without a reservation. Meeting Santa, Mother Christmas or the Befana does need a booking, and it must include every adult and child in your group.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, pets are allowed in the village and in the outdoor show areas. Hold small pets or bring them in a carrier. Medium and large dogs should be on a leash.

Is it easy to get around with a stroller or wheelchair?

Yes. The park is set up for strollers and wheelchairs. It has restrooms with a heated nursery, and the container restrooms are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day.

Where do I park?

Use the blue-line spaces along the Bastioni di Porta Venezia, in Corso Venezia, on Via Marina and in the streets around the gardens. There are spaces reserved for disability pass holders.

Can I learn to skate here?

Yes. You can book a private lesson with an instructor on the big rink, and it comes with extra free skating time afterward. Little ones have their own Baby Rink.

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