The Holiday Village in Bologna featuring the traditions and flavors of all Italian regions
From Thursday, Nov. 21 through Jan. 6, 2025, the Park dedicated to Italian regional traditions is transformed into a Christmas village full of experiences for everyone. Between an indoor ice skating rink, the Village of Games, installations and markets with regional craft and gastronomic proposals, Grand Tour Italia invites visitors to immerse themselves in the magic of the holidays in an all-Italian setting.
Indoor Ice Skating Rink
Visitors can skate on Grand Tour Italia’s ice rink, enjoying a hot chocolate or mulled wine between breaks.
The Itinerant Christmas Village
Young and old alike can stroll through the attractions of an enchanted Christmas Village, populated by Santa Claus and his helpers, twinkling lights, art installations and shows for the whole family. The Christmas Village stretches throughout the park, creating afairy-tale atmosphere.
Christmas Markets
Grand Tour Italia’s markets offer animmersive holiday experience where shoppers can choose original gifts while supportingItalian craftsmanship.
The Village of Games for Children and Youth
Every weekend, the Games Village will offer themed activities to entertain the youngest children. From Lego constructions to playing cards and other ever-changing activities, fun is guaranteed.
Themed Events and Regional Gastronomic Proposals
In addition to the festive attractions, Grand Tour Italia invites guests to discover the authentic flavors of 20 regional osterias and enjoy food and wine shopping. Regional stands offer a wide selection of Italian products, ideal as holiday gifts. There is no shortage of dinner parties to celebrate the holidays with friends and family in the name of traditional Italian cuisine.
Grand Tour Italia invites families and all Christmas lovers to experience the holiday atmosphere in a unique and evocative setting that celebrates the traditions of each Italian region.
For more details: https://www.grandtouritalia.it/it/natale
Grand Tour Italia is open Thursday through Sunday.
Admission to the park and parking are completely free of charge.
For those coming to Grand Tour Italia, there is a free weekend shuttle service that connects the Bologna bus station to the Park round trip (Saturday and Sunday), subject to availability.
For opening and shuttle times, information and details on individual experiences, courses and events visit https://www.grandtouritalia.it/it/halloween and social channels Facebook and Instagram: @grandtouritalia.ita
What is Grand Tour Italy?
On September 5, 2024, Grand Tour Italia officially opened its doors to the public, promising a unique experience that in 50,000 square meters celebrates the cultural and gastronomic biodiversity of Italy’s 20 regions, each with its own food and wine traditions and folkloric events.
Located in Bologna, Grand Tour Italia offers an extraordinary journey through food, art, traditions and entertainment in an environment that blends education, entertainment and sustainability.
Each region has a dedicated space that includes a landscape and tourism promotion area, a typical tavern, a market with regional products, and an educational area. Prominent partners such as the Holden School, Coldiretti and Slow Food have been entrusted with the narration of history, culture, agriculture and food and wine biodiversity.
