Italy turns properly festive in winter, and the country's Christmas markets span snow‑dusted Alpine towns and storied city squares, with artisan crafts, nativity scenes and the scent of mulled wine in the air. This season brings easy hops between Bolzano, Verona, Milan and Rome, with Naples’ San Gregorio Armeno adding year‑round nativity craftsmanship.
For 2025, the most atmospheric Christmas markets cluster in the north, especially across one of Italy's top winter destinations, Trentino–Alto Adige/Südtirol. If you’re deciding where to go on holiday in Italy in December, you might find that the snowy parts of the country draw you in. Or, perhaps you're in search of places with winter sun in Italy for a nice change.
