Christmas

Weekend

of

Culture

and

Relaxation

in

Lombardy

Lombardy is one of the most charming regions in Italy during the Christmas season. Cities light up, squares fill with Christmas markets, and the air smells of mulled wine and traditions. A Christmas weekend between Milan, Bergamo and the surrounding areas means combining culture, relaxation and special moments to enjoy as a couple or with the family.

Staying at Opificio B&B Apartments, located in Via Vittorio Veneto 24 – Capriate San Gervasio, allows you to easily reach both cities and enjoy a comfortable, welcoming and strategically positioned experience.

Book your Christmas weekend at Opificio B&B Apartments and experience the magic of the holidays in Lombardy with all the comfort of home.

Milan in winter is pure wonder. The streets in the city centre, from Corso Vittorio Emanuele to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, are dressed in sparkling lights and Christmas decorations. Shopping districts like the Quadrilatero della Moda become a real spectacle—perfect for elegant gifts and movie-like atmospheres.

📍 What to see in Milan during a Christmas weekend:

• The illuminated Milan Cathedral and Piazza Duomo with its large Christmas tree
• The Christmas markets in Piazza Duomo or at the Indro Montanelli Gardens
• Art exhibitions scheduled at Palazzo Reale, Mudec, Museo del Novecento
• Brera’s Christmas lights and the decorated shop windows of Via Montenapoleone

Staying at Opificio means experiencing Milan without the stress of traffic and parking, with the comfort of returning to a warm, quiet and spacious environment.

Set off from Opificio and reach Milan in less than an hour to enjoy a Christmas filled with art, lights and unforgettable atmospheres.

Bergamo Alta during the Christmas season feels like a fairy-tale place. In its ancient streets, you can breathe in a special kind of magic: soft lights, Christmas market stalls, decorated balconies and breathtaking views over the illuminated lower town.

📍 What to do in Bergamo during a Christmas weekend:

• Visit the Christmas markets between Piazza Vecchia and Colle Aperto
• Take a walk along the UNESCO-listed Venetian walls
• Admire the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, more charming than ever at Christmas
• Climb the Campanone for a spectacular view over the city
• Enjoy a hot chocolate in the historic cafés of Città Alta

At Opificio, you can return whenever you like — away from the chaos, yet close to everything. Perfect for those seeking a romantic stay or a family weekend filled with culture, lights and relaxation.

Choose Opificio as your base for exploring Bergamo Alta and experience an authentic, warm and welcoming Christmas.

If you love Christmas markets, the period between late November and December is ideal. Lombardy offers plenty of them, including:

🎄 Milan

• Duomo Christmas Market
• Oh Bej! Oh Bej! (historic and much-loved)
• Christmas Village at the Montanelli Gardens

🎄 Bergamo

• Christmas Markets in Piazza Vecchia and Colle Aperto
• Sentierone Market (Lower Town)

Each market is a journey through scents, music and tradition: mulled wine, casoncelli, polenta, local cheeses, traditional sweets, wooden toys and artisan crafts.

Returning to Opificio after a tour of lights and Christmas stalls means enjoying relaxation, silence and maximum comfort in an apartment all to yourself.

The ideal Christmas weekend blends culture with pure enjoyment. Here are some perfect experiences between Milan and Bergamo:

🎨 In Milan:

• Temporary exhibitions at Palazzo Reale
• Tour of Museo del Novecento or Pinacoteca di Brera
• An afternoon at Teatro alla Scala (guided tour or Christmas performances)

🏺 In Bergamo:

• Accademia Carrara, one of the most beautiful art galleries in Italy
• Museo delle Storie di Bergamo
• Artistic nativity scenes in the city’s main churches

🍷 For those seeking relaxation:

• Spas and thermal facilities near Bergamo (QC Terme San Pellegrino)
• Scenic walks along the Venetian walls
• Romantic dinners in restaurants with a view

Whether solo or with family, these experiences make a Christmas weekend rich and unforgettable.

At Opificio, you’ll be free to organise your days as you prefer, with the convenience of a modern apartment close to everything.

Here’s what makes Opificio B&B Apartments the perfect choice between Milan and Bergamo:

• Strategic location halfway between the two cities
• Spacious, modern, bright and fully equipped apartments
• Ideal for families with children or couples
• Close to Leolandia (perfect for a family-friendly Christmas)
• Convenient parking and quick access to main road connections
• Peace and comfort after a day among lights and Christmas markets

Book your apartment at Opificio and turn your Christmas weekend in Lombardy into a special, stress-free experience.

A Christmas weekend in Lombardy is a journey through lights, culture, flavours and relaxation. Milan and Bergamo offer unique experiences, each with its own magic, and Opificio B&B Apartments becomes the ideal base to enjoy it all with comfort, flexibility and a welcoming atmosphere.

🎄 Book your Christmas weekend at Opificio B&B Apartments now and enjoy the holidays among art, traditions, Christmas markets and breathtaking views.