{"id":39142,"date":"2021-12-06T17:15:47","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T16:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/what-to-do\/itineraries\/natale-a-sirmione-e-per-mercatini-sul-lago-di-garda\/"},"modified":"2024-12-30T09:23:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T08:23:52","slug":"christmas-in-sirmione-and-christmas-markets-around-lake-garda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/en\/what-to-do\/itineraries\/christmas-in-sirmione-and-christmas-markets-around-lake-garda\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in Sirmione and Christmas markets around Lake Garda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">The <strong>Christmas atmosphere<\/strong> dresses Sirmione and the villages of Lake Garda with the unique magic of this time of year.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Between December and January throughout the Garda area it is possible to admire characteristic <strong>nativity scenes<\/strong> that reflect local traditions as well as immerse yourself in the enchantment of the <strong>Christmas markets<\/strong> on Lake Garda, with <strong>events<\/strong> organized in the historic centers and on the lakeside promenades.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/la-magia-del-natale-a-sirmione-dicembre-2023\/\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Christmas in Sirmione<\/span><\/span> <\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">In Sirmione every year the Scaligero Castle and the historic center light up with charm with the suggestive <strong>Christmas lights<\/strong> that dress and illuminate them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">During the holiday period, Sirmione residents and tourists meet on the traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/pista-di-pattinaggio-su-ghiaccio-dicembre-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ice skating rink<\/strong><\/a> in Colombare, on the occasion of concerts and shows, as well as to admire the evocative themed lighting of the imposing walls of the Scaligero Castle.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The specific initiatives planned year by year can be consulted in the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>VISITSIRMIONE NEWS<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Visualizza questo post su Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 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height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Markets and Nativity Scenes around the Lake<\/h2>\n<p>Many Christmas market stalls are set up around the lake, including the <strong>Christmas Market<\/strong> in Lazise and <strong>Christmas among the olive trees<\/strong> in Garda; these events are held in the historic town centres and against the beautiful backdrop of the lakefronts.<br \/>\nFor anyone who enjoys the atmosphere of religious festivities, there are surprisingly detailed nativity scenes installed in the unique setting of the lake: the <strong>Nativity Scene on the canal<\/strong> in Desenzano harbour, the <strong>underwater Nativity Scene<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/en\/what-to-see\/nearby\/lake-garda\/on-the-veneto-side\/\">Peschiera del Garda<\/a>, the <strong>mechanical Nativity Scene<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/en\/what-to-see\/nearby\/lake-garda\/on-the-lombardy-side\/\">Manerba del Garda<\/a>, the<strong> floating Nativity Scene<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/en\/what-to-see\/nearby\/lake-garda\/on-the-veneto-side\/\">Malcesine<\/a>, and the Nativity Scene set up in Cassone at the source of the River Aril.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Santa\u2019s House in Riva del Garda<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"frgallery\" data-instance=\"1\"  >\n        <button class=\"frgallery-btnopen\" >Open the gallery<\/button>\n\n        <div class=\"frgallery-mosaic\">\n            <div class=\"frgallery-mosaicgrid preview1\" >\n                                <div class=\"frgallery-mosaicitem frlazy frgallery-mosaicitem1\" data-lazytype=\"bk\" data-lazybk=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-01.jpg\" ><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <script>var frgallery1 = 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Salvi<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                            <figure>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-02.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-02-568x355.jpg 568w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-02-374x234.jpg 374w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-02-794x496.jpg 794w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-02.jpg 826w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-02-original-source-file.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" >                  <figcaption>Santa\u2019s House in Riva del Garda - Author: Jacopo Salvi<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                            <figure>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-03.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-03-568x355.jpg 568w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-03-374x234.jpg 374w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-03-794x496.jpg 794w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-03.jpg 826w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-03-original-source-file.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" >                  <figcaption>Santa\u2019s House in Riva del Garda - Author: Jacopo Salvi<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                            <figure>\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-04.jpg\"  loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-04-568x355.jpg 568w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-04-374x234.jpg 374w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-04-794x496.jpg 794w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-04.jpg 826w,https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/casa-babbo-natale-riva-04-original-source-file.jpg 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" >                  <figcaption>Santa\u2019s House in Riva del Garda - Author: Jacopo Salvi<\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                    <\/noscript>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<p>The bearded gentleman most loved by children is the protagonist of the winter festivities in <strong>Riva del Garda<\/strong>: every year <strong>Santa\u2019s House welcomes children<\/strong> and their parents who, together with Mr and Mrs Christmas, can take part in <strong>Christmas workshops<\/strong> and <strong>discover the North Pole and the Elves&#8217; Grotto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Nativity Scenes at Campo di Brenzone<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38421\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"editor-img wp-image-38421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/presepe-campo-di-brenzone.jpg\" alt=\"Presepe a Campo di Brenzone\" width=\"826\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/presepe-campo-di-brenzone.jpg 826w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/presepe-campo-di-brenzone-568x355.jpg 568w, 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