Mercatino di Natale Vipiteno
Set in the historic centre of Vipiteno, this traditional market features decorated wooden stalls beneath the historic Tower of the Twelve. Visitors can browse handcrafted wood carvings, glassware, candles, and alpine wool goods while listening to melodies from a 25-bell carillon. Stalls also serve South Tyrolean culinary treats, baked holiday pastries, and hot mulled wine.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Hours
Sales stands: daily 10:00–19:00; November 27, 17:00–19:00; December 24, 10:00–13:00 Food stands: Sunday–Thursday 10:00–20:45; Friday–Saturday 10:00–22:00; December 5 until 22:00; December 24, 10:00–13:00; December 31, 10:00–01:30.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic City Center
Food & Drink
Stalls offer warm drinks and snacks, South Tyrolean products such as cheese and honey, Christmas biscuits and sweets, and local beer.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Time your visit for the carillon concerts at 10:30 or 16:30, when the 25 bells ring from the Tower of the Twelve.
- Consider arriving by public transport rather than car to support the market’s Green Event approach.
- Wear warm layers for browsing the outdoor stalls and walking through the historic centre in winter.
- If visiting on December 5, allow time for the Krampus-day atmosphere; food stands stay open until 22:00.
- Check the stand schedule before setting out: sales stalls are open daily from 10:00 to 19:00.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market’s opening day, November 27, has different sales-stand hours.
- Sales stands have reduced hours on December 25.
- Food stands stay open later on December 5 for Krampus day.
- Food stands have different hours on December 24 and December 31.
- The St Nicholas parade takes place on December 5.
Links & Contact
Run by Vipiteno Tourist Office
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market suitable for children and families?
The market is described as a family outing for visitors young and old. Children can also make Christmas tree decorations.
What kinds of goods can I browse at the stalls?
Stalls offer items such as candles, glass decorations, wooden nativity scenes and carvings, wool goods, felt slippers, ceramics and local products.
What food and drinks are available?
Food stands offer South Tyrolean specialities, sweets, snacks and hot drinks; some stalls also sell beer, grappa and other local products.
What is the carillon, and when can I hear it?
The 25-bell carillon at the Tower of the Twelve gives a concert daily.
What happens on Krampus day?
December 5 is Krampus day, and the food stands stay open late.
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