Christmas is very close: just two weeks and we will all be invited to vigil And dinnerlunches and tombolas, among trees and nativity scenes, for exchanges of gifts And congratulations. In the meantime you can prepare for the particular atmosphere of this period by visiting the Christmas markets (also, let’s face it, to complete the latest purchases) better if they are the original DOC markets from Alto Adigeoverflowing with lights and merchandise, scented with cinnamon and mulled wine, tinkling with songs, music boxes and boule de neige musical.
A white weekend in the snow can be the right opportunity to immerse yourself in this fairytale climate that accompanies you fromAdvent toEpiphany. Even more so if what leads to this magic is a convenience electric train leaving from the center of Milan and slips silently from the city to the outskirts, moving through the white valleys of Trentino to reach the places of 5 historic markets South Tyrolean originals: Bolzano, Merano, Bressanone, Brunico And Vipiteno. All locations also have spectacular features ski slopes and the best skilifts.
On the occasion of Original Christmas markets from South Tyrolfor the weekend 8-10 December 2023 was established a special electric train which allows the direct connection between Milan Centrale and Alto Adige. It is an initiative of Trenitalia to encourage the use of a sustainable means of transport in a period of particular influx and travel such as the Sant’Ambrogio bridge.
The train – bookable from the site Trenitalia – will operate two trips a day: one way, departing at 7.20 am from Milan Central and arrival at 10.43 am in Bolzano and at 11.54 to Brennero (if you intend to go to Brunico, take the regional train from Bolzano). The return trip will depart at 4.45pm from Brenner with arrival in Bolzano at 18.11 and in Milano Centrale at 9.35pm. (suedtirol.info).
Christmas markets and mountain markets
It goes without saying that in Alto Adige there are also other markets that are equally evocative as the original and certified ones: they are called «mountain markets» as they are open, unlike the others, only on weekends and not every day. They are found in Val Pusteria as in Val Gardena and they are those of Campo Tures, San Candido And Ortiseito name three, with the unmistakable ones wooden chalet lined up in the little squares and under the churches with pencil or onion-shaped bell towers. The common denominator of all these Christkindlmarkt it is the craftsmanship, the handmade and the homemade, the local productions and the traditional specialties, be they loden blankets or boiled wool slippers, the typical sweets and the festive delicacies. Is between zelten And stuffed, Bretzel and strudels, dumplings, cheeses and speck, the farmers’ tasting corners and the conviviality corners in the open air made warm by warming mushrooms, temptations follow one another at every step, so that at the South Tyrolean markets you can also stock up on goodness. For those who want to dine in a new and nice place there is the Waink’s restaurant & loungebar, young venue with refined aperitif corner and open kitchen.
Train option also for Plan de Corones skiers
Visit the Christmas market in Brunico set up along the Bastions, in the Oberstadt and on the Town Hall Square, with the windows of the pedestrian areas decorated under the lights that surround the profiles of the houses, it is enough to tune in to the frequency of the most beautiful period of the year and fill up with wonder. It is easy to dream in this enchanted atmosphere, where the heat of the breath vaporizes in the air like delicate fog. The train option for the weekend 8-10 December 2023 it is also recommended for those who love skiing and want to do it combo markets + white weekend. The train is the ideal means of transport to avoid long journeys by car and, once you arrive at your destination, not to incur exhausting waste of time looking for parking.
From the hotel to the slopes? Just get in the carriage
In the center of Brunico, where the large ski area is very close Plan de Coronesthe hotel Ander has the Brunico Nord station right under the front door of the hotel: just go down to the street and get on the train, stopping at the first station, that of Perch which is just a few minutes away in transit, rent the equipment, purchase the ski pass and sit on the cable car that takes you up to Kronplatz. Those who have their own equipment can rent a locker for the desired period where they can store their skis, boots, poles and helmet to be able to go to and from the slopes free and light, without weights or bulky items to carry around. From the site Alto Adige mobility all train lines can be consulted: by entering the request you will obtain all the connections and information on arrivals and departures. There Brunico Kronplatz card which is provided free of charge by the hotels at check-in and is valid for the entire duration of the stay, entitles guests to use the ski buses from the various locations to the valley station of Riscone and the ski train to the valley station of Ried in Percha. The ticket must be stamped on the bus or at the train station before boarding the train.
Eco-sustainable formula
Statistics show that the 10% of people who ski at Plan de Corones use the train to reach the facilities: a comforting fact, to be taken as an example to emulate to further encourage this eco-sustainable formula. Combining a short holiday in the snow with a visit to the original markets of South Tyrol could be the perfect circumstance to experience it: an interesting combination that combines physical activity, leisure, shopping, entertainment and the spirit of Christmas in the mountains.
On the one hand, downstream, the medieval charm of Brunico, with its wonderful decorations; on the other the imposing panettone of Plan de Corones covered in snow in the background. In the middle, a colorful train speeding through the white. Together they transform reality into a Christmas story.
Source: Vanity Fair
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