Christmas in Verona is simply magical!
Meandering around the streets of the city centre, with the scent of mulled wine in the air and lights reflecting on the wet cobblestones, is truly an experience that deserves to be enjoyed every year.
If you haven’t done so yet, or if you simply want to relive the magic of Christmas in Verona, and why not, treating yourself to some deserved relaxation, the DB Hotel Verona Airport Congress & Spa — just two minutes from the airport and ten from Verona city centre — is the perfect starting point to do so in style and comfort.
🎄Christmas markets: the scent of cinnamon accompanies you everywhere
From 21st November, as if just out of a fairy-tale, the Arena di Verona seems to be immersed in a northern European village. This year, the famous wooden huts of the Nuremberg Market will enwrap Piazza Bra with soft lights and the scent of spices.
Strolling the narrow alleys, you will find vendors selling hand-painted glass balls, woodworkers, vendors selling freshly baked pretzels, and others cheerfully inviting you to try their mulled wine or, for those with a sweet tooth, a nice cup of hot chocolate.
The magic does not end there… as you continue with your walking through the streets of the city centre, among the facades of buildings illuminated by plays of light, you will reach the other squares – Piazza dei Signori with the Loggia Vecchia and Piazzetta Melvin Jones – where the stalls continue, among delightful decorations and traditional sweets and cakes.
Do not miss the giant, iconic Comet Star that springs out from the Arena di Verona and dominates Piazza Bra, reminding everyone that Christmas here is something unique.
⛸️The enchanting Arsenale: the most fairy-tale side of Christmas in Verona
Not to be missed during Christmas in Verona, the festive atmosphere at the Arsenale awaits you with its vibes of a small enchanted world. Here you can immerse yourself in the spicy scents of the holidays, taste typical specialities and discover handcrafted items perfect for a unique and heartfelt gift.
If you love the magic of Christmas, let yourself be captivated by Santa’s House and the romantic Enchanted Forest: a journey that will make everyone dream, no matter how old you are.
And when you want to experience Christmas on the move, head to the ice-skating rinks in Piazza Sacco e Vanzetti, open until 6th January. Glide through lights, music and fun: it is the ideal way to soak up the festive atmosphere.
🎶When it’s cold… Verona warms you up
Christmas in Verona is not just about markets and lights: it is also the perfect opportunity to take refuge in the warmth of art, music and the Christmas atmosphere.
You can visit the International Exhibition “Presepi dal Mondo” (Nativity Scenes from Around the World) at the Palazzo del Capitanio and be enchanted by hundreds of nativity scenes from all over the world. An experience that warms the heart.
And if you love music, treat yourself to a concert: gospel choirs, orchestras or candlelit events in evocative locations such as the Sala Lounge Arch at Villa Brasavola de Massa.
Even when it is cold, rainy or snowy outside, Verona welcomes you with warm and romantic spaces, perfect for you, for a couple or for the whole family.
❤️Romantic Verona in winter: magic for two
At Christmas, Verona seems tailor-made for lovers. The streets become quieter, the pace slows down, and you can really enjoy the luxury of experiencing it without rushing.
Stroll across the Ponte Pietra bridge at sunset: the river flows slowly underneath it, the lights are reflected in the river Adige, and you can smell the scent of wood burning in fireplaces in the air.
Then, towards evening, climb the Lamberti Tower: from above, the lights of the city shine like a sky full of stars.
And, of course, don’t miss a visit to Juliet’s balcony, which becomes even more moving and intimate in winter.
🏨The perfect retreat after a Christmas day
After a day spent among lights, markets and walks in the heart of Verona, returning to a cosy place really makes a difference.
At the DB Hotel Verona Airport Congress & Spa, you can relax in modern, quiet rooms, enjoy a refined dinner at the in-house restaurant and treat yourself to moments of pure well-being in two spaces dedicated to relaxation:
• The in-house Spa, with Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpools, sensory showers, infrared sessions, salt wall, heated waterbeds and relaxation area with herbal teas
• The Panoramic Sauna, a sauna with a view of Verona airport, which envelops you in warmth even when winter is in full swing outside
Click on the link below for more information about the spa:
👉 https://www.dbhotelverona.it/spa
It is the ideal retreat for those who want to combine the charm of Christmas in Verona with the comfort and intimacy of wellness.
Let Verona be your Christmas backdrop: amid lights, flavours and moments of relaxation, a heart-warming experience awaits you.
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