Christmas markets are one of the traditions that many people most missed over the last couple of years but, luckily, if you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are planning on spending Christmas there (or some time in the city over the next couple of months) you’ll be glad to know that this year’s dates for the city’s beloved Weihnachtsmarkt have been confirmed and it is set to return! Taking place in the Piazza Santa Croce, this staple of the festive season in Florence is one of the most famous and beloved Christmas markets in Italy and a wonderful chance to enjoy a German-style market even if you are travelling in Tuscany, rather than in one of the regions further north. Transforming this well-known square in the birthplace of the Renaissance and capital of the region into a magical little winter wonderland, the Weihnachtsmarkt is an absolute must-see and just one more reason to spend the Holidays on holiday in Florence!
Opening on the 20th of November 2021 (not long to go now!) and ending on the 19th of December 2021, the Weihnachtsmarkt in Piazza Santa Croce sees little wooden chalets akin to those found in South Tyrol fill the square. All sorts of vendors sell their wares from these charming alpine huts, with all sorts of goods, gifts, souvenirs, and snacks to be found from local cheeses and cured meats to wine to Tuscan Christmas specialities to toys to decorations to handmade crafts and works of art and more. Get the most special and unique mementoes of your trip and gifts to bring back to those at home while on holidays in Florence this festive season.
While you are walking around and shopping to your heart’s content, be sure to also take a moment to stop and really enjoy the festive cheer, atmosphere, and ambiance. Listen to the musical performers, enjoy the sight of the decorations set against the grand backdrop of the incredible architecture of Florence, and be sure to take some commemorative photos posed in this adorable Christmas village.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a trip to the Christmas market without some festive treats! In particular, a spicy, sweet, and piping hot cup of delicious mulled wine is just the thing to warm your hands on nippy winter days in Florence. However, there are lots of other delicious snacks to try while at the Weihnachtsmarkt. Pretzels and bratwurst paired with hearty cups of cool beer are completely refreshing and Dutch crepes and Austrian waffles with a wide array of all sorts of toppings finish it all off as perfect sweet treats.
If you’re after even more Christmas cheer, then wander over to the nearby Piazza del Duomo where you can check out the Nativity scene with beautiful terracotta life-size figures from Impruneta in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore as well as the massive Christmas tree that is turned on by the mayor on the 8th of December in a public ceremony with concerts and entertainments.
So, if you are looking for some way to make this Christmas even more special and you have also been dreaming of a getaway in Tuscany then why not combine the two and give you and your loved ones an unforgettable treat and festive season by planning a vacation in Florence? Once there, you will quickly discover that the city is somehow even more truly magical at this time of year and that the Weihnachtsmarkt is just one of an incredibly long list of amazing things to see, do, and experience when spending the Christmas holidays in Florence.
While you are walking around and shopping to your heart’s content, be sure to also take a moment to stop and really enjoy the festive cheer, atmosphere, and ambiance. Listen to the musical performers, enjoy the sight of the decorations set against the grand backdrop of the incredible architecture of Florence, and be sure to take some commemorative photos posed in this adorable Christmas village.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a trip to the Christmas market without some festive treats! In particular, a spicy, sweet, and piping hot cup of delicious mulled wine is just the thing to warm your hands on nippy winter days in Florence. However, there are lots of other delicious snacks to try while at the Weihnachtsmarkt. Pretzels and bratwurst paired with hearty cups of cool beer are completely refreshing and Dutch crepes and Austrian waffles with a wide array of all sorts of toppings finish it all off as perfect sweet treats.
If you’re after even more Christmas cheer, then wander over to the nearby Piazza del Duomo where you can check out the Nativity scene with beautiful terracotta life-size figures from Impruneta in front of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore as well as the massive Christmas tree that is turned on by the mayor on the 8th of December in a public ceremony with concerts and entertainments.
So, if you are looking for some way to make this Christmas even more special and you have also been dreaming of a getaway in Tuscany then why not combine the two and give you and your loved ones an unforgettable treat and festive season by planning a vacation in Florence? Once there, you will quickly discover that the city is somehow even more truly magical at this time of year and that the Weihnachtsmarkt is just one of an incredibly long list of amazing things to see, do, and experience when spending the Christmas holidays in Florence.
