San Candido Christmas Market | 2022 Dates, Locations & Must-Knows!

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As one of the top festive events in the Dolomites, the San Candido Christmas Market has become a huge draw for tourists from Italy and beyond, with dozens of cozy wooden chalets scattered around town dedicated to selling local handicrafts and food specialties.

What makes this Christmas market so special? Besides its beautiful location in the charming town of San Candido, it’s also a market dedicated to upholding tradition, meaning the majority of goods are handmade by local artisans.

So if you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what San Candido Christmas Market is like, we’re here to help.

Read on for an overview of San Candido Christmas Market, with official dates, hotel recommendations, and locations.

NOTE: This is a Christmas market we haven’t personally visited yet, so all the information below is taken from official sources for your reference! If you have any personal tips from first-hand experience to add, let us know in the comments so we can improve this guide!

San Candido Christmas Market Dates

According to this official page here, this year’s edition of the San Candido Christmas Market will be taking place on the following dates:

  • Nov 25 – 27, 2022
  • Dec 2 – 4, 2022
  • Dec 8 – 11, 2022
  • Dec 16, 2022 – Jan 6, 2023 (Closed on Christmas Day)

San Candido Christmas Market Locations

You can typically find Christmas market stalls in San Candido all around the historic (pedestrianized) center, especially around Innichen Abbey.

San Candido Christmas Market 2022 Hotels

Looking for a place to stay nearby while you visit Christmas markets? Here are some recommendations:

Official San Candido Christmas Market Website

For the most up-to-date information and announcements, be sure to visit the event’s official website.

Help Us Improve This San Candido Christmas Market Guide!

We’re constantly striving to make articles on this site more informative for our readers, so let us know in the comments if you’ve been to San Candido Christmas Market and if there are any tips or must-knows you’d like to share.


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