Trade fairs & festivals

Santa Maria Maggiore Christmas market

The village of Santa Maria Maggiore takes on a magical air.

We look forward to welcoming you to Santa Maria Maggiore in Valle Vigezzo for three enchanting days of pure Christmas magic. With more than 200 stalls decked out in a chalet style, the traditional Christmas market brings a warm glow to the streets and little piazzas dotted around the historic village. Typical sights to behold along the way include the evocative fire pits carved out of fir trunks and all manner of different treats to try at various food stalls, from mulled wine and traditional “Stincheet” oatcakes through to roasted chestnuts and local dishes.

Availability

Friday to Sunday, 6 to 8 December 2025

09.30 to 18.30 hours

Subject to change without prior notice

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Santa Maria Maggiore Christmas market

Free Centovalli Express audio guide

Follow your journey on the map. Discover all the details, curious facts and interesting information along the entire railway line.

What do you need? Your smartphone and headphones. No additional costs for the phone connection. On board the train, you can connect your mobile device to the train's Wi-Fi network free of charge and access the audio guides.

Rates & How to get there

With the RegioExpress Bern – Spiez – Kandersteg – Brig – Domodossola you travel comfortably from Bern direct to Domodossola.
From Domodossola Train Station, it’s an approximately 8-minute walk to the departure point of the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway. The journey from Domodossola to S. Maria Maggiore takes around 40 minutes.

The Domodossola–Santa Maria Maggiore route is included in the GA travelcard and 1-day travelpass (both directions). Seat reservation not included.