Winter Markets are extremely popular in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and so on. Northern Italy, especially, has also been developing a fast and contageous interest in the past few years. More and more people travel to the north-east to spend a week-end at the winter markets (Mercatini di Natale).

Bolzano, Merano, Trento, Brunico and Bressanone are some of the most popular destinations.

It is indeed a good chance to visit marvellous places, buy some gifts for Christmas and enjoy local wine and food ! Don't forget to take a break and taste the lovely sacher torte and the well known strudel.