From mid-November, Arezzo dresses up for Christmas.
Piazza Grande fills with lights, wooden chalets and festive aromas inspired by traditional Tyrolean Christmas markets, transforming the historic centre into one of Tuscany’s most popular Christmas destinations.
From 14 November to 27 December 2026, the Arezzo Tyrolean Village returns for its eleventh edition. Every year, the event attracts visitors from across Italy and offers the perfect opportunity to spend a weekend between Arezzo and the Valdarno.
Christmas in Arezzo 2026: the Tyrolean Village returns to Piazza Grande
The heart of Christmas in Arezzo is Piazza Grande, which for several weeks hosts the Tyrolean Village with its characteristic wooden chalets, handicrafts, gift ideas and specialities to enjoy while strolling through the square.
The aroma of mulled wine and traditional Tyrolean dishes, the lights illuminating the historic buildings and the many activities make the city centre particularly atmospheric, including for families travelling with children.
Santa Claus House, the light installations and the events taking place throughout the historic centre make the Christmas Markets more than a simple visit: they become the perfect reason to spend one or two days in Arezzo in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
The Christmas Markets will initially be open from Thursday to Sunday, from 10 am to 9 pm; from 17 December, they will be open every day until 27 December.
A Christmas weekend between Arezzo and the Valdarno
Visiting Arezzo during the Christmas Markets means experiencing the city at one of its most atmospheric times of the year, but your stay can easily become something more.
Just a few kilometres away, you can rediscover the slower pace of the Valdarno, among small villages, Tuscan landscapes and places to explore without rushing.
It is an ideal choice for anyone wishing to spend an entire weekend in the area, combining the lights and Christmas atmosphere of Arezzo with more relaxing moments outside the city.
Where to stay near Arezzo for the Christmas Markets
The Christmas Markets attract many visitors every year and, especially on the weekends closest to Christmas, finding accommodation in the centre of Arezzo can become more difficult.
Choosing a hotel near Arezzo allows you to reach the Christmas Markets easily during the day and return in the evening to a quieter and more relaxing setting.
About 20 minutes from the city, in the heart of the Valdarno Aretino, you will find Boutique Hotel Fox’s Inn: an ideal choice for those who want to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere of Arezzo without giving up the pleasure of a more relaxing stay.
On the busiest days, when finding a parking space in the city centre can be difficult, you can also reach Arezzo from Fox’s Inn without using your car: the bus stop is right next to the hotel and takes you directly to the city centre in around 25 minutes, right into the heart of Arezzo’s Christmas celebrations.
When you return, the pace changes completely. Fox’s Inn welcomes guests into a warm and friendly atmosphere, with 15 rooms, each inspired by a Tuscan village, carefully designed and full of character. The bar and osteria complete the stay, offering a place to slow down at the end of the day and enjoy the flavours of the local area.
Location is another of Fox’s Inn’s strengths: from San Giustino Valdarno, as well as Arezzo, you can easily reach Florence, Siena, the villages of the Valdarno and other places to discover in Tuscany, turning a visit to the Christmas Markets into a longer Tuscan weekend.
In this way, a day among lights, wooden chalets and lively streets can end in a quieter setting, away from the bustle of the city yet close enough to reach it easily.
The period of the Arezzo Christmas Markets 2026 is already in high demand. If you are planning a stay between 14 November and 27 December, contact us to check room availability and organise your weekend at Fox’s Inn.
