The historic centre of Neumarkt-Egna also wears its annual Christmas clothing. Far from the hustle and bustle the village with its arcades offers an idyllic and traditional Advent. On Saturdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm visitors can admire a living nativity scene. There are also many nativities on display in the various shop windows. Horse-drawn carriage rides through the village, music bands, a stall with hot drinks and stalls offering various foods complete the offer.
Christmas under the starry sky
8.-11.12 / 16.-18.12 / 22.-23.12
Advent magic in Neumarkt with a colourful Christmas market, culinary
delights, a varied supporting programme and musical accompaniment.
Info & programme:
www.neumarkt-egna.it
Living nativity scene
8.12 / 10.-11.12 / 17.-18.12 / 4 - 7 PM
The living nativity scene is a tradition in South Tyrol. The Christmas
story is presented in a creative way. The living nativity scene is
accompanied by fire shows, magic shows and light shows,
which will enchant the visitors in the truest sense of the word.
Krampuslauf
5.12. / from 5 PM
Traditional Krampus run by the Neimorktner Krampus in the village centre with a mulled wine stall.
St. Nicholas Market & St. Nicholas Party
6.12
In Neumarkt, St. Nicholas' Day is also Church Day. During the day there
is a market in the historic town centre and in the evening the Neumarkt
Volunteer Fire Brigade holds the so-called St. Nicholas' Fete.
Heroes' memorial service & torchlight dance
25.12
At 5 pm the Schützenkompanie Neumarkt an der Etsch holds the annual
Heroes' Memorial Ceremony in honour of the soldiers of Neumarkt who died
in the two World Wars at the Heroes' Grave near the parish church. The
event ends with a short memorial speech and a salute.
The traditional torch dance of the folk dance group Neumarkt takes place
on the village square at 6 pm. In the Christmas atmosphere, the
traditional costume of the dancers and the brightly lit torches, the
Christmas magic is even more intensiv.