{"id":14672,"date":"2025-11-16T15:04:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T14:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/italien.news\/?p=14672"},"modified":"2026-11-06T22:27:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T21:27:28","slug":"advent-in-bolzano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/","title":{"rendered":"Advent in Bolzano: Events, Lights, and the New Year's Eve Run"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/#Weihnachtstraditionen_am_Rathausplatz\" >Christmas Traditions at City Hall Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/#Der_Solidaritatsmarkt_am_Kornplatz\" >The Solidarity Market at Kornplatz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/#Musik_Christmas_Walk_und_die_Weinlounge\" >Music, the Christmas Walk, and the Wine Lounge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/#Nikolaus_und_Krampusse_am_6_Dezember\" >St. Nicholas and the Krampus on December 6<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/#BOclassic_der_Silvesterlauf_durch_die_Altstadt\" >BOclassic: The New Year's Eve Run Through the Old Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/#Wie_kommst_du_nach_Bozen_und_wo_parkst_du\" >How do you get to Bolzano, and where do you park?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/#Wann_kommst_du_am_besten\" >When would be the best time for you to come?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/#Der_Rathausplatz_um_zehn_nach_sieben\" >Town Hall Square at ten past seven<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/advent-in-bozen\/#Unser_Fazit_zum_Advent_2026_in_Bozen\" >Our Take on Advent 2026 in Bolzano<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\nBolzano \u2013 The Christmas market on Waltherplatz is what the city is known for in December. But it\u2019s only part of the program: Starting on <strong>November 26, 2026, through January 6, 2027<\/strong> In addition, there will be a light installation at Rathausplatz, a solidarity market at Kornplatz, concerts every weekend, and the BOclassic New Year's Eve Run on December 31.<\/p>\n<p>This post covers everything happening around the 112 stalls. The dates and hours of the market itself are listed in the post about the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/south-tyrol\/bolzano\/bolzano-christmas-market\/\">Bolzano Christmas Market 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-card\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E3E7EC;border-radius: 2px;padding: 30px 32px;background: linear-gradient(150deg, #F3F6FA 0%, #FBFCFE 55%, #FFFFFF 100%);color: #2B3138;line-height: 1.7\">\n<div class=\"inw-kicker\" style=\"display: block;font-size: 11px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.2em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #16263F;margin: 0 0 12px\">AT A GLANCE<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"inw-h\">Advent 2026 in Bolzano by the Numbers<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"inw-hr\" style=\"width: 34px;height: 2px;border: 0;background: #16263F;margin: 0 0 20px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px\">Five events spanning five different time periods, plus the New Year's Eve Run on the last day of the year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inw-tiles\" style=\"display: grid;grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));gap: 1px;background: #E3E7EC;border: 1px solid #E3E7EC;border-radius: 2px;overflow: hidden;margin: 22px 0 0\">\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: center;gap: 4px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px 16px 18px;text-align: center\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.16em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #6B747E\">OPENING<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, &#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times, serif;font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400;color: #16263F\">26.11.<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.35;color: #6B747E\">Christmas Tree and Nativity Scene<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: center;gap: 4px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px 16px 18px;text-align: center\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.16em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #6B747E\">TOWN HALL SQUARE<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, &#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times, serif;font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400;color: #16263F\">17 to 22<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.35;color: #6B747E\">Clock, light projection daily<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: center;gap: 4px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px 16px 18px;text-align: center\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.16em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #6B747E\">KORNPLATZ<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, &#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times, serif;font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400;color: #16263F\">26.11.<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.35;color: #6B747E\">Through Dec. 23, Solidarity Market<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: center;gap: 4px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px 16px 18px;text-align: center\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.16em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #6B747E\">ST. NICHOLAS<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, &#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times, serif;font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400;color: #16263F\">6.12.<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.35;color: #6B747E\">3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the market<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: center;gap: 4px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px 16px 18px;text-align: center\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.16em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #6B747E\">KRAMPUSES<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, &#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times, serif;font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400;color: #16263F\">6.12.<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.35;color: #6B747E\">5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: center;gap: 4px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px 16px 18px;text-align: center\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.16em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #6B747E\">BOCLASSIC<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, &#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times, serif;font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400;color: #16263F\">31.12.<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.35;color: #6B747E\">New Year's Eve Run starting at 10:45 a.m.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: center;gap: 4px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px 16px 18px;text-align: center\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.16em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #6B747E\">ROUND COURSE<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, &#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times, serif;font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400;color: #16263F\">1,250 m<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.35;color: #6B747E\">through the Old Town<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-tile\" style=\"display: flex;flex-direction: column;align-items: center;gap: 4px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 20px 16px 18px;text-align: center\"><span class=\"inw-tile-label\" style=\"font-size: 10.5px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.16em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #6B747E\">WATCH<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-value\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, &#039;Times New Roman&#039;, Times, serif;font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400;color: #16263F\">free<\/span> <span class=\"inw-tile-note\" style=\"font-size: 12px;line-height: 1.35;color: #6B747E\">along the route<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inw-chips\" style=\"display: flex;flex-wrap: wrap;gap: 8px;margin: 20px 0 0\"><span class=\"inw-chip\" style=\"display: inline-flex;align-items: center;gap: 6px;border: 1px solid #E3E7EC;border-radius: 2px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 7px 12px;font-size: 12.5px;line-height: 1.3;color: #6B747E\">Market <b style=\"color: #16263F;font-weight: 600\">Nov. 27 through Jan. 6.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"inw-chip\" style=\"display: inline-flex;align-items: center;gap: 6px;border: 1px solid #E3E7EC;border-radius: 2px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 7px 12px;font-size: 12.5px;line-height: 1.3;color: #6B747E\">Concerts <b style=\"color: #16263F;font-weight: 600\">Sat and Sun<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"inw-chip\" style=\"display: inline-flex;align-items: center;gap: 6px;border: 1px solid #E3E7EC;border-radius: 2px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 7px 12px;font-size: 12.5px;line-height: 1.3;color: #6B747E\">Infopoint <b style=\"color: #16263F;font-weight: 600\">10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"inw-chip\" style=\"display: inline-flex;align-items: center;gap: 6px;border: 1px solid #E3E7EC;border-radius: 2px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 7px 12px;font-size: 12.5px;line-height: 1.3;color: #6B747E\">Station <b style=\"color: #16263F;font-weight: 600\">a two-minute walk<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"inw-chip\" style=\"display: inline-flex;align-items: center;gap: 6px;border: 1px solid #E3E7EC;border-radius: 2px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 7px 12px;font-size: 12.5px;line-height: 1.3;color: #6B747E\">Expo Parking Lot <b style=\"color: #16263F;font-weight: 600\">800 seats<\/b><\/span> <span class=\"inw-chip\" style=\"display: inline-flex;align-items: center;gap: 6px;border: 1px solid #E3E7EC;border-radius: 2px;background: #FFFFFF;padding: 7px 12px;font-size: 12.5px;line-height: 1.3;color: #6B747E\">Mobilcard <b style=\"color: #16263F;font-weight: 600\">22,00&#160;&#8364;<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"inw-source\" style=\"font-size: 10px;line-height: 1.5;letter-spacing: 0.01em;color: #6B747E;border-top: 1px solid #E3E7EC;padding-top: 14px;margin: 26px 0 0\">As of September 2026 \u00b7 Information provided by the Bolzano Tourist Office, boclassic.it, and suedtirolmobil.info.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_right wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Christmas Market on Waltherplatz in Bolzano\" title=\"Christmas Market Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy (credits Tourist Office Bolzano\/Fiorentino)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">The Christmas Market on Waltherplatz in Bolzano \u00b7 \u00a9 Bolzano Tourist Office\/Fiorentino<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weihnachtstraditionen_am_Rathausplatz\"><\/span>Christmas Traditions at City Hall Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two minutes from Waltherplatz is the quieter part of Bolzano's Advent celebrations. Every day, the facade of City Hall is illuminated by <strong>5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.<\/strong> Photographs are projected that tell the story of Alpine Advent traditions: the Advent Novena from December 1 to 17, the Advent wreath and Advent calendar, St. Barbara\u2019s Day on December 4, St. Nicholas Day on December 6, and the winter solstice on December 21.<\/p>\n<p>In the square stands a 4.5-meter-tall wooden sculpture titled \u201eReconciliation\u201c: a hollowed-out tree trunk featuring jubilant figures, alluding to the Olympic spirit. Town Hall Square is the place where you can escape the crowds at the market for twenty minutes without losing the festive spirit.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Der_Solidaritatsmarkt_am_Kornplatz\"><\/span>The Solidarity Market at Kornplatz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From the <strong>November 26 through December 23, 2026<\/strong> The Solidarity Market is held at Kornplatz daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Clubs and social organizations sell goods there, and the proceeds go toward their projects.<\/p>\n<p>If you're looking for a gift that's more than just a token present, stop by here before joining the lines at Waltherplatz. Kornplatz is located between Waltherplatz and Obstplatz\u2014you'll pass it on your way anyway.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_right wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-12.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Christmas Market Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy (credits Tourist Office Bolzano\/Fiorentino)\" title=\"Christmas Market Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy (credits Tourist Office Bolzano\/Fiorentino)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-12.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-12-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-12-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-12-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Lights in Bolzano's Old Town during Advent \u00b7 \u00a9 Bolzano Tourist Office\/Fiorentino<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Musik_Christmas_Walk_und_die_Weinlounge\"><\/span>Music, the Christmas Walk, and the Wine Lounge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, concerts are held at Waltherplatz. The <strong>Alpine Advent<\/strong>, as the program is called, airs on Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Sundays starting at 11 a.m., featuring brass bands, choirs, and folk musicians.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, there is the <strong>Christmas Walk<\/strong>, a self-guided tour through the festively decorated streets of the Old Town, a <strong>Wine Lounge<\/strong> Featuring Bolzano wines at the market and craft demonstrations at the booths. The \u201eFind &amp; Win\u201c museum quiz sends you on a tour of the city\u2019s buildings while the market is open.<\/p>\n<p>Good to know: The specific dates for the musical program won\u2019t be announced until later this fall. If you\u2019re traveling here for a specific concert, check mercatinodinatalebz.it right before you leave\u2014for a typical Advent stroll, the rule of thumb \u201eweekend afternoon\u201c is perfectly sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nikolaus_und_Krampusse_am_6_Dezember\"><\/span>St. Nicholas and the Krampus on December 6<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>December 6 is the busiest day of Advent in Bolzano. From <strong>3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/strong> St. Nicholas visits the Christmas market, accompanied by angels and bearing gifts for the children. Two and a half hours later, from <strong>5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/strong>, the square belongs to the <strong>Krampuses<\/strong>, St. Nicholas's shaggy companions with carved wooden masks and heavy bells.<\/p>\n<p>The difference from a parade in a German city center: The Krampuses get up close to the crowd. If you have small children, it\u2019s best to stand in the second row, and leave your nice jacket at the hotel. If you just want to see the friendly part, come in the afternoon and be gone by 5:30.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_right wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-16.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Christmas Market Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy (credits Tourist Office Bolzano\/Fiorentino)\" title=\"Christmas Market Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy (credits Tourist Office Bolzano\/Fiorentino)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-16.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-16-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-16-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-16-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-16-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Stalls at the Bolzano Christmas Market \u00b7 \u00a9 Bolzano Tourist Office\/Fiorentino<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BOclassic_der_Silvesterlauf_durch_die_Altstadt\"><\/span>BOclassic: The New Year's Eve Run Through the Old Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On <strong>December 31, 2026<\/strong> On New Year's Eve, Bolzano's Old Town belongs to the runners. The BOclassic is one of Europe's best-known New Year's Eve races and follows a loop course of <strong>1,250 meters<\/strong> Right through the alleys\u2014one to eight laps, depending on the category. It's free to watch; just stand by the barrier.<\/p>\n<p>The races will start in stages: The fun run in the morning is open to everyone, and the elite races, which regularly feature top international athletes, will take place in the early afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-card inw-card--plain\">\n<div class=\"inw-kicker\" style=\"display: block;font-size: 11px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.2em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #16263F;margin: 0 0 12px\">SCHEDULE<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"inw-h\">BOclassic on December 31, 2026<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"inw-hr\" style=\"width: 34px;height: 2px;border: 0;background: #16263F;margin: 0 0 20px\">\n<div class=\"inw-tablewrap\">\n<table class=\"inw-table inw-table--spec\" style=\"width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;font-size: 15.5px;line-height: 1.6;margin: 0;min-width: 480px\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 26%\">Time<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 74%\">Race<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">starting at 8 a.m.<\/th>\n<td>Distribution of Race Numbers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">10:45 a.m.<\/th>\n<td>Just-for-fun run ranging from 1.25 to 5 kilometers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">11:30 a.m.<\/th>\n<td>5-kilometer fun run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">12:20 p.m.<\/th>\n<td>Youth Cup and Junior Races<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">12:50 p.m.<\/th>\n<td>Men's Elite 10-Kilometer Race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">1:30 p.m.<\/th>\n<td>Elite Women's 5-Kilometer Race<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"inw-source\" style=\"font-size: 10px;line-height: 1.5;letter-spacing: 0.01em;color: #6B747E;border-top: 1px solid #E3E7EC;padding-top: 14px;margin: 26px 0 0\">As of September 2026 \u00b7 Information according to boclassic.it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div  class=\"jeg_postblock_3 jeg_postblock jeg_module_hook jeg_pagination_disable jeg_col_3o3 jnews_module__0_6af1ae3f482af  jeg_pb_boxed    with-format-icon\" data-unique=\"jnews_module__0_6af1ae3f482af\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"jeg_posts jeg_block_container\">\n                \n                <div class=\"jeg_posts jeg_load_more_flag\">\n                <article class=\"jeg_post jeg_pl_md_2 format-standard\">\n                <div class=\"jeg_thumb\">\n                    \n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/bozner-christkindlmarkt\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Bozner Christkindlmarkt 2026\/27: Termine, Programm und Anreise\"><div class=\"thumbnail-container animate-lazy  size-715\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" 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2026\/27: Dates, Program, and How to Get There<\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_post_meta\"><div class=\"jeg_meta_date\"><a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/suedtirol\/bozen\/bozner-christkindlmarkt\/\"><div class=\"jeg-fa-4 jeg-icon-svg jeg-svg-clock-o\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 1536 1792\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><g transform=\"translate(0 1536) scale(1 -1)\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M896 992v-448q0 -14 -9 -23t-23 -9h-320q-14 0 -23 9t-9 23v64q0 14 9 23t23 9h224v352q0 14 9 23t23 9h64q14 0 23 -9t9 -23zM1312 640q0 148 -73 273t-198 198t-273 73t-273 -73t-198 -198t-73 -273t73 -273t198 -198t273 -73t273 73t198 198t73 273zM1536 640 q0 -209 -103 -385.5t-279.5 -279.5t-385.5 -103t-385.5 103t-279.5 279.5t-103 385.5t103 385.5t279.5 279.5t385.5 103t385.5 -103t279.5 -279.5t103 -385.5z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/div> 6 November 2026<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"jeg_post_excerpt\">\n                        <p>The Bolzano Christmas Market runs from November 27, 2026, to January 6, 2027, with the opening ceremony on November 26: all the times, highlights, and travel tips.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class='module-overlay'>\n\t\t\t\t    <div class='preloader_type preloader_dot'>\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"module-preloader jeg_preloader dot\">\n\t\t\t\t            <span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"module-preloader jeg_preloader circle\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"jnews_preloader_circle_outer\">\n\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"jnews_preloader_circle_inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"module-preloader jeg_preloader square\">\n\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"jeg_square\">\n\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"jeg_square_inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t   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Bolzano is on the Brenner Line, and all intercity trains traveling from Munich to Verona stop here. Special trains will also run during the opening weekends. Luggage can be dropped off at Platform 1 daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>If you're driving, it's best to park right off the highway. The <strong>Expo Parking Lot<\/strong> The parking lot at the Bolzano South exit has 800 spaces and costs \u20ac0.50 per hour on weekdays after the first two hours are free; it\u2019s free on weekends in December, except from December 6\u20138, when a flat daily rate of \u20ac5.00 applies. From there, you can take the train or city bus to the city center; on select Advent weekends, a free shuttle is also available. Other parking areas include the Bolzano Center parking lot on Mayr-Nusser-Stra\u00dfe, which has 1,200 spaces, and the Palasport, which has 425 spaces.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-note inw-note--warn\">\n<div class=\"inw-note-label\">ZTL Bolzano<\/div>\n<p>The downtown area is a traffic-restricted zone with camera surveillance. Anyone who enters without authorization will receive a fine in the mail a few weeks later. With the Mobilcard, which costs \u20ac22.00 per day, you can ride buses and trains throughout the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wann_kommst_du_am_besten\"><\/span>When would be the best time for you to come?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be honest, December 6 is the worst day for a quiet stroll\u2014and at the same time, the best day for anyone who wants to experience the local traditions. On the three days surrounding the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the whole of South Tyrol is out and about in Bolzano; parking at the fairgrounds costs money then, and you can only move at a snail\u2019s pace between the stalls.<\/p>\n<p>The quietest time during the week is in the morning. And there\u2019s a window that hardly anyone takes advantage of: the days between Christmas and January 6. The market is still open, the city is empty, and on December 31, you get the New Year\u2019s Eve run thrown in.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inw-card inw-card--warm\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ECE6DC;border-radius: 2px;padding: 30px 32px;background: linear-gradient(150deg, #FBF8F3 0%, #FFFEFC 55%, #FFFFFF 100%);color: #2B3138;line-height: 1.7\">\n<div class=\"inw-kicker\" style=\"display: block;font-size: 11px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.2em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #8A6B41;margin: 0 0 12px\">EDITOR'S INSIDER TIP<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Der_Rathausplatz_um_zehn_nach_sieben\"><\/span>Town Hall Square at ten past seven<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr class=\"inw-hr\" style=\"width: 34px;height: 2px;border: 0;background: #8A6B41;margin: 0 0 20px\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px\">At 7 p.m., the vendor stands on Waltherplatz close, and the square empties out within a few minutes. The light show on Rathausplatz, however, continues until 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px\">If you head there shortly after seven, you\u2019ll have the show almost all to yourself, while two hundred meters away, the restaurants are still serving food. That\u2019s the moment when Bolzano looks its most beautiful during Advent\u2014and the only time you can take photos without waiting in line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_right wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-3.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Christmas Market Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy (credits Tourist Office Bolzano\/Fiorentino)\" title=\"Christmas Market Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy (credits Tourist Office Bolzano\/Fiorentino)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-3-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-3-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">Evening atmosphere at the Christmas market in Bolzano \u00b7 \u00a9 Bolzano Tourist Office\/Fiorentino<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"inw-h\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unser_Fazit_zum_Advent_2026_in_Bozen\"><\/span>Our Take on Advent 2026 in Bolzano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bolzano is bustling in December, and for good reason: No other place in South Tyrol packs so much into six weeks. The market is the centerpiece of the program, but the evenings belong to Town Hall Square\u2014December 6 is dedicated to traditions, and December 31 to runners.<\/p>\n<p>The next step: Set aside a weekday, take the train, and plan your evening for after 7 p.m. All the market's event dates and opening hours are listed in the post about <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/south-tyrol\/bolzano\/bolzano-christmas-market\/\">Christmas market Bolzano<\/a>, and if you want to connect multiple markets, the overview of the <a href=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/en\/travel\/south-tyrol\/original-south-tyrolean-christmas-markets\/\">Authentic South Tyrolean Christmas Markets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_right wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-9.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Christmas Market Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy (credits Tourist Office Bolzano\/Fiorentino)\" title=\"Christmas Market Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy (credits Tourist Office Bolzano\/Fiorentino)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-9-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-9-750x422.jpg 750w, https:\/\/italien.news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChristkindlmarktBozen-9-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"vc_figure-caption\">The Christmas tree at Waltherplatz \u00b7 \u00a9 Bolzano\/Fiorentino Tourist Office<\/figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\"><div  class=\"jeg_block_heading jeg_block_heading_6 jeg_alignleft jnews_module__1_6af1ae3f4cdde\">\n                <h3 class=\"jeg_block_title\"><span>FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Advent in Bolzano<\/span><\/h3>\n                \n            <\/div><div  class='jnews-faq-wrapper jnews_module__2_6af1ae3f4d04b style-4'>\n\t\t\t\t    \n        <div class=\"list-wrapper expand\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Was gibt es in Bozen im Advent au\u00dfer dem Christkindlmarkt?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">What else is there to do in Bolzano during Advent besides the Christmas market?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\">\n                <p>The light show featuring Alpine Christmas traditions at Rathausplatz, daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; the Solidarity Market at Kornplatz from November 26 to December 23; concerts every weekend, St. Nicholas and Krampus Day on December 6, and the BOclassic New Year\u2019s Eve Run on December 31.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Wann kommen Nikolaus und Krampus nach Bozen?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">When are St. Nicholas and Krampus coming to Bolzano?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>Both events take place on December 6, 2026: St. Nicholas will visit the market from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and the Krampus will perform from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The afternoon event is a great choice for families with young children, as the Krampus get up close to the audience.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Is there an admission fee for BOclassic?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">Is there an admission fee for BOclassic?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>Watching the race from the sidelines is free. The circuit runs 1,250 meters through the old town; the race takes place on December 31, 2026, starting at 10:45 a.m., with the elite races starting at 12:50 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Wo parkst du in Bozen im Advent am besten?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">Where's the best place to park in Bolzano during Advent?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>At the trade fair parking lot at the Bolzano South exit, which has 800 spaces. On weekdays, the first two hours are free; after that, parking costs 0.50 euros per hour. On weekends in December, parking is free; from December 6 through 8, a flat daily rate of 5.00 euros applies. The city center itself is a restricted-traffic zone.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"list-wrapper\">\n            <a class=\"list-toogle\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"Toggle FAQ: Lohnt sich Bozen zwischen Weihnachten und Neujahr?\">\n                <h5 class=\"question\">Is Bolzano worth a visit between Christmas and New Year's?<\/h5>\n                <svg class=\"faq-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"8\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 8\" fill=\"none\">\n                    <path d=\"M13.6152 0.369517C13.3685 0.132903 13.0341 0 12.6855 0C12.3368 0 12.0024 0.132903 11.7557 0.369517L6.98417 4.95184L2.21262 0.369517C1.96321 0.146331 1.63333 0.024827 1.29248 0.0306025C0.951625 0.0363779 0.626413 0.168982 0.385357 0.400478C0.1443 0.631975 0.00621891 0.94429 0.00020504 1.27162C-0.00580883 1.59896 0.120714 1.91576 0.353117 2.15528L6.05442 7.63048C6.30111 7.8671 6.63551 8 6.98417 8C7.33283 8 7.66723 7.8671 7.91392 7.63048L13.6152 2.15528C13.8616 1.91837 14 1.59723 14 1.2624C14 0.927566 13.8616 0.606426 13.6152 0.369517Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/a>\n            <div class=\"card-expand\" style=\"display: none;\">\n                <p>Yes. The Christmas market continues through January 6; the city is noticeably less crowded than in December, and the New Year's Eve Run takes place on December 31. However, the market is closed on December 25.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t    <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"jeg-vc-wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_column jeg_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"jeg_wrapper wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>\n<span class=\"inw-source\" style=\"display: block;font-size: 10px;line-height: 1.5;letter-spacing: 0.01em;color: #6B747E;border-top: 1px solid #E3E7EC;padding-top: 14px;margin: 26px 0 0\">Prices, opening hours, and programs are subject to change. Check the details on the organizers' official websites before your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<details class=\"inw-sources\" style=\"border: 1px solid #E3E7EC;border-radius: 2px;padding: 20px 24px\">\n<summary style=\"font-size: 11px;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 0.16em;text-transform: uppercase;color: #6B747E;cursor: pointer\">Sources and Further Information<\/summary>\n<ol style=\"font-size: 12.5px;line-height: 1.7;color: #6B747E;margin: 0;padding-left: 18px\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercatinodinatalebz.it\/de\/highlights-de.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highlights of the Bolzano Christmas Market, Bolzano City Tourist Office<\/a> (accessed in September 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercatinodinatalebz.it\/de\/weihnachtstraditionen-am-rathausplatz.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas Traditions at City Hall Square<\/a> (accessed in September 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercatinodinatalebz.it\/de\/bozen-mit-dem-auto.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Directions and Parking, Bolzano Christmas Market<\/a> (accessed in September 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boclassic.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOclassic, Bolzano New Year's Eve Run<\/a> (accessed in September 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suedtirolmobil.info\/de\/tickets\/mobilcard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mobilcard, S\u00fcdtirolmobil<\/a> (accessed in September 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Light show at Rathausplatz, Solidarity Market at Kornplatz, St. Nicholas and Krampus on December 6, and the BOclassic New Year\u2019s Eve Run: the program alongside the Bolzano Christmas Market.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14999,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inwp_podcast_mp3":"","inwp_podcast_apple":"","inwp_podcast_spotify":"","inwp_podcast_youtube":"","inw_restaurant_url":"","inw_restaurant_lat":"","inw_restaurant_lng":"","in_event_type":"","in_event_featured":"","in_event_teaser":"","in_event_name":"","in_event_address":"","in_event_status":"","in_event_turnus":"","inw_hotel_email":"","inw_hotel_type":"","inw_hotel_name":"","inw_hotel_street":"","inw_hotel_zip":"","inw_hotel_city":"","inw_hotel_region":"","inw_hotel_country":"","inw_hotel_phone":"","inw_hotel_url":"","inw_hotel_lat":"","inw_hotel_lng":"","inw_hotel_pricerange":"","inw_hotel_stars":"","inw_hotel_amenities":"","in_event_start":"","in_event_end":"","in_event_time":"","in_event_time_end":"","in_event_location":"","in_event_city":"","in_event_region":"","in_event_price":"","in_event_organizer":"","in_event_url":"","in_event_sort":"","in_event_sort_end":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","override":[{"template":"10","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"no-sidebar-narrow","sidebar":"single-left","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"topbottom","share_float_style":"share-normal","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_date":"0","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_reading_time":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"1","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_prev_next_post":"0","number_popup_post":"4","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_category":"1","show_comment_section":"0","show_popup_post":"0"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0","subtitle":"Wenn der Duft von Zimt und Gl\u00fchwein durch die Gassen zieht, h\u00fcllt sich Bozen in sein festlichstes Gewand. 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