During the Christmas season, many cities fill up with Christmas markets, featuring little huts, Santa Claus characters, and festive lights. Verona, clearly, is no exception, and its proximity both to Lake Garda and to the more northern atmospheres, makes it a must-visit for those wanting to enjoy truly beautiful Christmas markets. The Christmas Markets in Verona are a basically fixed event that from November 18 to December 26 fill the streets and squares of the city, truly bringing to life the Christmas of Verona.
We at Meeters have been committed for years to improving the free time of those who choose to participate in our events and to make new friendships at the occasions we organize. We have great experience in organizing traditional events, pizza nights with friends, nature-immersed trips or city strolls where culture is the cement that holds the bricks together. Our field experience is what has taken us all over Italy in search of the best events and is also why we feel confident giving all the information needed to fully enjoy the Christmas markets in Verona..
For this very reason, today we take a close look at the Christmas markets in Verona and discover all their details and particulars.
What Are the Christmas Markets in Verona Like?
The Christmas markets held in the historic center of Verona have been one of the most characteristic moments of the winter season for a couple of decades. Verona, the city of love, receives a good amount of tourism throughout the year; the natural dip one might expect in winter is offset by very distinctive Christmas markets inspired by the Christkindlmarkt of Nuremberg. The 2022 Christmas markets.
in Verona will be held in Piazza dei Signori, a UNESCO World Heritage site, inside the Cortile Mercato Vecchioand for the first time also inside theCortile del Tribunale; we will look at these details more closely later. The municipality and the associations behind the markets have decided to decorate these spaces even more festively for the occasion, with lanterns, lights, mistletoe branches, and more. The walkable ground is adorned with wooden huts
that serve as stalls for the merchants present.
What Can You Find at Verona’s Christmas Markets? Over the past years in Verona, the number of exhibitors has hovered around one hundred, allowing for a good variety. Besides the classic market with wooden huts where you can find
souvenirs, local crafts, gift ideas, original decorations,
and much more, there are also opportunities to stop for
refreshments. Local products are indeed the highlight of the market, with stalls and gazebos featuring the local food and wine tradition present in many forms, with many exhibitors offering both street food
from abroad and traditional products like Mulled Wine (Vin Brulè) and traditional typical sweets. If you love spices, it’s hard to say no to a tour of Verona’s flavors. The fact that the market is outdoors also basically obliges everyone to have at least a taste of Mulled Wine to lift their spirits and feel a little less cold.
During your wanderings through Verona’s streets, there are also
side activities beyond the classic market offerings.
For example, there are always nativity scenes on display made by local artisans or associations, as well as (especially on weekends) small musical moments and events.
Those with children will be happy to know that Verona’s Christmas markets also offer opportunities to keep children busy: activities and workshops for children are often available and provide a helping hand to
parents who don’t want to manage younger children all day long. Opening Hours of Verona’s Christmas Markets Below you’ll find everything you need to know to organize yourself and turn your visit to Verona’s Christmas markets into one of the most enjoyable weekends of the year. The Christmas markets
start on November 18, 2022
and last until December 26, 2022.
Opening hours vary over the days as follows: Sunday to Thursday : from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM Friday – Saturday – days before holidays
: from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- December 24: from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- December 25:from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- December 26: from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Where Are Verona’s Christmas Markets Held? In past years, Verona’s markets were held exclusively in Piazza dei Signori, right in the historic city center.
- The square is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most scenic locations you can imagine in the Venetian town.In 2022, the municipality of Verona decided to expand the market area by creating gathering spaces inside both the Cortile del Mercato Vecchio and the Cortile del Tribunale,
The 2022 Christmas markets in Verona will be held in Piazza dei Signori, a UNESCO World Heritage site, inside the
Cortile Mercato Vecchio
and for the first time also inside the
Cortile del Tribunale.
All these locations are essentially interconnected, allowing tourists to move easily between the various stalls and activities within just a few minutes. How to Get to Verona’s Christmas Markets? If you’ve read this far, you’ve probably already understood that the markets are located right in the historic center, not a very car-friendly area. However, if you’re not familiar with local public transport, there’s no need to worry because the municipality has already arranged a shuttle service to simplify travel for those coming from outside who don’t want to look for parking in residential neighborhoods..
To make reaching the markets easier, just park at the P3 parking lot at Verona Fiere. From there, a shuttle runs approximately every ten minutes, stopping at Piazza Bra just a few steps from the city center.
How to Get to the Verona Christmas Markets?
If you've read this far, you already know that the markets are located right in the heart of the historic center, an area not very friendly to motor vehicles.
However, if you're not familiar with the local public transport, there's no need to worry because the municipality has already arranged a shuttle service to make the trip easier for those coming from outside who don't want to hunt for parking in residential neighborhoods.
To make reaching the markets easier, simply park at the P3 parking lot at Verona Fiere. From there, a shuttle runs approximately every ten minutes, stopping at Piazza Bra just a few steps from the city center.