Winter in Garda Trentino

An all-round magical time of year

Winter in Garda Trentino is quiet, even soothing – yet still alive. How does this all fit together? Thanks to the mild all-year-round climate, hiking and even biking are possible here in the months when it is cold elsewhere. The towns are home to charming Christmas markets, while restaurants invite you to sample the delicious cucina italiana: there are cultural attractions and boutiques to offer both experiences and shopping. The atmosphere around the Lake in winter is truly enchanting!

events

The Grinch

Santa's House

Arco Xmas market

Xmas in Riva

Rango Xmas market

Canale di Tenno Xmas market

Night of Burning Stills

Il Castello della Natività

Find all events here

Voucher Garda Trentino

A gift worth an experience

A stay between lake and mountains, an unforgettable outdoor adventure or a piece of official Garda Trentino merchandise — with the Garda Trentino Voucher, you're giving the freedom to experience something truly special.

Find out more and get the voucher

Winter Accommodation

Elevate Your Holiday Experience

Riva del Garda Nago-Torbole Arco Tenno Dro & Drena Ledro Valle dei Laghi

XMAS PASS

Tasty festive treats and a touch of magic

Planning a winter holiday in Garda Trentino? Don’t forget to ask for your Xmas Pass at reception! It’s a special “passport” to collect memories, with tasty vouchers to enjoy between one market and the next — plus a playful challenge to spark your inner child.

find out more

winter experiences

4.6

Excellent

Riva del Garda

Santa's House

Ticket from 8,00 €

Family

4.5

Excellent

Vallelaghi

The Night of the Alembic Stills

Ticket from 19,00 €

Event

4.2

Excellent

Riva del Garda

The Grinch House

Ticket from 10,00 €

Family

Arco

Discovering the World of Orso Pom

Ticket from 4,00 €

Family

Arco

Pom’s Creative Workshop: Waiting for Christmas

Ticket from 4,00 €

Family

Arco

Pom’s Creative Workshop: Snow in Motion

Ticket from 4,00 €

Family

Arco

Pom’s Creative Workshop: The Elf-Summoning Wand

Ticket from 4,00 €

Family

Arco

Pom’s Creative Workshop: Christmas Decorations

Ticket from 4,00 €

Family

Riva del Garda

The Chocolate Workshop by Garda Foodie

Ticket from 25,00 €

Family

1-9 / 12

GRINCH MISSION: Target Santa’s House

13 December 2025

The Grinch is ready to launch his boldest plan of the year: sneak into Santa’s House and steal his presents. To succeed, he needs a special team: clever, brave kids who are… mischievous enough to join him on a top-secret adventure.

find out more

Flavours of the season

Winter in Garda Trentino is the perfect time to discover authentic, seasonal tastes. As the cold sets in, the new unfiltered olive oil arrives — fresh from the press, fragrant and full of flavour. It’s also the season for handcrafted grappa distilled in the glowing stills of Santa Massenza, for organic vegetables from the Val di Gresta, and for the prized Torbole Broccoli, a winter favourite on local tables.

Mountain refuges

Welcoming hosts and tasty treats!

A drink will never taste cooler, nor the polenta heartier, nor the torta sweeter than when you stop at a refuge. Even for those who have not beaten a path there, the fare served in the refuges of Garda Trentino makes them the perfect destination for
experiencing the traditional local cuisine.

find out more

Outdoor, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

HIKING, BIKING, EXPLORING NATURE: A MEDITERRANEAN WINTER

Thanks to its mild climate, winter in Garda Trentino is the ideal season for outdoor adventures and activities.

Find out more

WINTER PEACE IN THE LEDRO VALLEY AND IN COMANO

Dense forests covered with a thick blanket of snow where you can go snowshoeing or cross-country skiing while the crisp air turns your nose and cheeks red.

FIND OUT MORE