Unveiling the Magic: Lake Como’s Christmas Celebrations 2023

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  • November 15, 2023

The magic of Christmas returns to Como with charming light projections on the facades of the central part of the old town. In the 2023-2024 edition programme, you can find the Christmas Village and Christmas Market with its wooden houses, excellent food and local craftsmanship, and also the ice rink nestled between green trees. 

In the City’s remarkable setting, the lake and the surrounding mountains, Christmas in Como animates the city centre with initiatives for the whole family.

In the magical Christmas atmosphere, tiny houses in Piazza Cavour will sell handicrafts and typical local products, the other houses are dedicated to street food in Viale Corridoni, and the 3 in Piazza Grimoldi in Como will offer activities organized by local associations. 

Street Food market

In Piazza Duomo, it will be possible to admire the Christmas Tree while the illuminations in the central streets will make the walks through the City’s streets more evocative.

There will be no shortage of attractions and entertainment for all, with the ice skating rink in Viale Corridoni, shows and entertainment by street performers, Santa Claus House, choirs in the city squares and the inevitable fireworks display on the lake for New Year’s Eve.

In 2023 the Christmas and New Year Festivities in Como will take place from November 23, 2023 – to January 8, 2024.

Christmas celebrations in Lake Como are among the most appreciated in Italy and beyond. As winter blankets the charming streets of the city of Como, a palpable enchantment fills the air, signalling the arrival of Christmas magic. The heart of this ancient city of Como, adorned with its splendid Duomo, becomes a harbour of festivity and wonder.

Beneath the watchful gaze of the Duomo of Como, the essence of Christmas takes on an exceptional radiance. Its Gothic facade seems to come alive, bathed in the soft glow of countless lights.
The beautiful squares of Como, like Piazza Volta and Piazza Cavour, are transformed into scenes from a winter fairy tale. Twinkling lights dance upon ancient stones, and the joyous laughter of families and friends mingles with the crisp, invigorating air. The magic of Christmas in Lake Como seeps into every nook and cranny, creating an atmosphere of pure, unbridled delight.

The streets, the squares, and the ancient facades of Lake Como houses all come alive with a flash of brilliance. In the embrace of Lake Como, this Christmas magic finds its perfect stage. The water’s edge shimmers with the reflections of a thousand lights, mirroring the splendour of the festivities.


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