Christmas in Bardolino
From November 21, 2026, to January 6, 2027, the lakeside and the historic center will welcome thousands of visitors to experience the magical Christmas atmosphere! A schedule full of appointments and events awaits visitors. The Christmas market, with 40 exhibitors, is located on the Lakeside and at Carrara Bottagisio Park.
Carrara Bottagisio Park will host three of the main attractions: the ice skating rink on water, which will be even larger this year, the Ferris wheel, and Santa Claus's interactive sleigh with 3D cinema views, while the little ones can enjoy the games in the park.
On the Lakeside, in the beautiful basin of Bardolino, dozens of carefully selected companies will showcase their high-quality products: from traditional food and wine to local crafts, including the originality of homemade Christmas items. Don't miss a ride around the town on the tourist train or admire the splendid landscape by climbing onto the Ferris wheel!
In Piazza del Porto, on the other hand, all children will have fun with the carousel, and from December 6, it will be possible to admire the underwater nativity scene.
Also at the port of Cisanmo from November 30, it will be possible to see the underwater nativity scene. Many exhibitions will host works of painting, sculpture, and photography by local artists.
While walking through the historic center, visitors can see the church of S. Severo with the adjoining Sala della Disciplina that will host the exhibition "Nativity Scenes from Around the World," the Church of San Zeno, and the parish church of San Nicolò, all enveloped in a Christmas atmosphere and surrounded by countless lights that transform Bardolino into a splendid Christmas village on the shores of Lake Garda.
On Wednesday, December 31, New Year's Eve will be celebrated by the lake with lots of music and fun for everyone at Carrara Bottagisio Park until late at night, with the ice skating rink on water open for the occasion, and at midnight, everyone looking up for the fireworks show.
Bardolino awaits you to let you enjoy the magical atmosphere of Christmas!
