Stall at a Christmas market

Vipiteno Christmas Market 2026/27

Updated 13 November 2026 · Deutsch · Italiano

In Vipiteno (Sterzing) Advent is called “Bell Christmas”. The market huts stand on the town square at the foot of the Zwölferturm tower, between medieval townhouses with their oriel windows. Every day a carillon with 25 bells rings out from the tower – the heart of the market.

At a glance

  • Open: 27 November 2026 – 6 January 2027
  • Hours: daily 10 am – 7 pm
  • Special hours: 24 Dec 10 am – 1 pm · 25 Dec partly open
  • Admission: free
  • Where: town square and old town, at the Zwölferturm
  • Info: weihnachtsmarkt-sterzing.com

The carillon on the Zwölferturm

The carillon with 25 bells from the traditional Grassmayr bell foundry plays Monday to Friday at 10:30 am and 4:30 pm. At weekends (Saturday at 5 pm, Sunday at 2 pm) the town square becomes an open-air stage, with bands and local artists accompanying the bells.

Things to see and do

  • Free guided town walk starting at the Zwölferturm (days and times in the official programme).
  • St. Nicholas and Krampus parade: on Krampus day in early December the procession starts at 6 pm in the north of the town, passes through the old town and under the Zwölferturm into the new town.
  • What to try: Strauben (funnel cakes), speck, bread, mulled wine and hot apple punch.
  • Green Event: the market is certified as a sustainable event.

Getting there

  • By train: Vipiteno is on the Brenner railway; the town square is about 10 minutes’ walk from the station.
  • By car: A22 motorway, exit Vipiteno/Sterzing.
  • Tip: Vipiteno combines well with Bressanone (about 30 minutes by train) or a trip to Innsbruck.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Vipiteno Christmas Market open in 2026?

From 27 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, daily from 10 am to 7 pm. On 24 December it closes at 1 pm; on 25 December it is only partly open.

When does the carillon play?

Monday to Friday at 10:30 am and 4:30 pm; at weekends with live music on Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.

Christmas events in Vipiteno

All upcoming dates for “Christmas Markets” across South Tyrol.

Multi-day and recurring events

Updated daily. Source: Open Data Hub South Tyrol (CC0 licence). Information without guarantee – please check with the organiser.

See also: all events in Vipiteno · Bressanone · all Christmas markets in South Tyrol

All information without guarantee. Please check the current opening hours with the organiser before your visit.