Christmas markets in Tuscany

One of the most popular Christmas markets in Florence is definitely the Weihnachtsmarkt, a traditional event featuring handicrafts and flavors from all over Europe.
From November 14 to December 20, the market is held in Piazza Santa Croce with typical wooden chalets decorated in Christmas style.
The air is filled with the aromas of tasty traditional Vienna sausages and hearty char-grilled pork shanks, along with pretzels, strudel and other delicacies, enticing and tempting visitors to taste them, perhaps accompanied by a nice glass of draft beer or a glass of hot mulled wine.

Empoli comes alive with the magic of the Christmas Markets on weekends from November 14 to January 10 in celebration of Empoli, Città del Natale (Christmas City). Here, you will find handicrafts, Christmas decorations, gourmet specialties, traditional cakes and sweets and lots of original gift ideas.

The enchanting Mercato nel Campo returns to Siena on December 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2026.
The spotlight shines on the typical local products of Siena and also from other Italian regions and Europe, with over 140 stalls set up in Piazza del Campo and within the spaces of the Cortile del Podestà.

The Villaggio di Natale (Christmas Village) returns to Montepulciano from November 21 until January 6, with a Christmas market held in the magical setting of Piazza Grande and along the adjacent streets. The opening dates are: November 21, 22, 28 and 29, December 5 through 8, December 12 and 13 and from December 19 through January 6, 2027.
At the little wooden chalets, you will find Christmas decorations and ornaments, food products, sweet treats, clothing, leather goods, local handicrafts and much more.

The Christmas Market is coming to Montecatini Terme, on Viale Verdi, with 18 wooden chalets featuring crafts, gourmet specialties and gift ideas. 
The market will be open on weekends and during the holidays from November 14 through December 27, with vendors and artisans from all over Italy.

The program also includes attractions for children, such as the Santa Claus Temple, the Enchanted Forest and the Ice Kingdom. 

On November 28 and 29 and then on December 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12 and 13, don’t miss the Fabbrica di Babbo Natale (Santa’s Workshop) at the Arsenali Repubblicani, with creative workshops and shows for the little ones.

Arezzo becomes a Christmas City, with lots of special events for adults and children, from November 14 to January 6.

In Piazza Grande, the Christmas Markets event returns with the unique atmosphere of the Villaggio Tirolese (Tyrolean Village) and its famous little wooden chalets, where exhibitors from Tyrol, Germany and Austria offer typical Christmas products and objects.

Lucca offers plenty of options when it comes to seasonal markets and fairs. The Christmas market will be held in Piazza Napoleone from November 22 to January 6 and other markets featuring crafts, foods and antiques will take turns in filling the squares and streets of the historic center throughout the holiday season.

Continuing until January 6 are Santa’s Village, ice skating and plenty of guided tours revealing the city’s secrets during Lucca Magico Natale.

If you want to learn about some of Tuscany’s Christmas traditions, here are 5 celebrations offering an authentic taste of the winter festivities.