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South Tyrol Christmas Markets 2026: Bolzano, Merano and Brixen

Reviewed by Wanderistan editorial team · Last updated Oct 4, 2026

South Tyrol's three big Christmas markets, in Bolzano, Merano and Brixen, all list the same season in 2026: 27 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. They run past Christmas and New Year to 6 January.

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Quick answer

The dates come from the South Tyrol Christmas markets consortium's German pages, read on 4 October 2026. Check each page for daily opening hours before you travel.

2026/27 dates

Because all three share a season, they are easy to combine in one trip. Bolzano and Merano have event pages on Wanderistan; Brixen is covered by its official page under sources.

MarketWhere2026/27 dates
Bolzano (Bozen)Waltherplatz27 Nov 2026 - 6 Jan 2027
Merano (Meran)Passerpromenade27 Nov 2026 - 6 Jan 2027
Brixen (Bressanone)Domplatz27 Nov 2026 - 6 Jan 2027

Event pages

FAQ

When do the South Tyrol Christmas markets run in 2026?
Bolzano, Merano and Brixen all list 27 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 on the South Tyrol Christmas markets consortium's pages.
Where is the Bolzano Christmas market held?
On the Waltherplatz, per the consortium's Bolzano page. The Merano market is on the Passerpromenade and the Brixen market on the Domplatz.

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