There is a place that we have all heard of at least once in our lives, the place where adults can become children again and kids can stay kids. A destination shaped in our imagination by the visionary pen of Carlo Collodi and the adventures of Pinocchio. A place that is a wonder, wonder, imagination, dream, and magic. This place is called Toyland.
We have all dreamed about it, imagined it thought about it, read it, and shaped it in our minds in more or less creative detail. However, what not everyone knows is that this place really exists and he is now available because he has just now put on his most glittering clothes.
It is not a country, but a city, e.g. It is located in Italy, on the shores of one of its most fascinating and evocative lakes. It is here that you can get lost between the markets, the ice rink and the light shows and completely immerse yourself in the city of toys.
The City of Toys exists: it is located in Italy and it is a beautiful
It is A Christmas fairy tale that smells of cinnamon and gingerbread the one that took shape in early December on the shores of Lake Como, the same one that invites travelers of all ages to experience and share one of the most magical experiences of the Advent season.
We are located at Cernobbio, an Italian village overlooking the beautiful Lake Como, which attracts thousands of travelers from all over the world every year. Right here, from December to January, the streets, squares, and neighborhoods are enchanted, turning this place, even for a short time, into a breathtaking fairy tale.
City of Toys, as it is called, is not just a Christmas event, but an experience imbued with magic that can be experienced at least once in a lifetime. Entertainment, light shows, classes, workshops, shopping, and fun: for 30 years, the shores of Lake Como have been allowing adults and children to experience magical adventures during the Advent season.
demonstration, now in its thirtieth edition aims to turn dreams into reality, combining the magic of the Christmas season with the beauty of the city, which with its picturesque views and sumptuous buildings becomes the perfect setting for the most beautiful memories ever.
What will happen in Cernobbio from December 7 to January 7, 2024, is easy to say: an Advent Calendar into which to plunge, a holographic nativity scene special sleigh that transports travelers virtually to Santa Claus’ house and then again to a free show, an ice rink, and a Christmas village made up of many wooden houses where you can taste local delicacies and go shopping.
Everything is illuminated by twinkling Christmas tree lights which are located on the shore, and the Rainbow Tunnel, a frame of light that stretches along the lake and allows everyone to take magical walks.
A holographic nativity scene, an ice rink, and lights: these are all events not to be missed
There are many and they are different what to do in Cernobbio, or the City of Toys, during the Advent period. Between light and color shows, perfume triumphs, shopping wonders, and glittering walks, everyone who arrives here will be able to live their own story.
Among the most anticipated events is the one that will allow everyone to open the advent calendar which comes to life in the streets of the city. In fact, during the countdown, thanks to video mapping technology, the facade of Hotel Miralago turns into a gigantic open-air calendar ready to reveal its surprises, one for each day. The meeting is scheduled for Piazza Risorgimento in Riva.
There is light and will remain until January, the absolute protagonist of the event. She will be the one to light up the long lake with a Christmas tree and the row of trees will turn into a rainbow tunnel. The shopping streets, Strettoia and Villa Bernasconi, the cultural heart of the toy city, will also shine, decorated with colorful and magical maps.
Another unmissable address is the one that leads us into the interiors of the Madonna delle Grazie church in Piazza Belinzaghi. It is here that the holographic nativity scene will be visible until January 7. Thanks to this technique, the vision of the nativity scene will be even more exciting, realistic, and magical. The result will be an experience that combines the tradition of the nativity scene with new technologies.
We highlight some of the most magical experiences that can be lived and shared by Santa Claus Express, an adventure that takes adults and children right into Santa Claus’ house. Entering the container, which will take the form of a current sled, people will virtually travel three thousand kilometers to get there directly to Rovaniemi, in the house of Santa Claus. After landing, people will be greeted by Santa Claus himself, who will take adults and children to his toy factory, thanks to a 3D viewer. To take this extraordinary journey, you will need to reach Largo Filippo Mondelli.
Another unforgettable experience is the one that allows people to travel through space. Also in Largo Filippo Mondelli, inside the igloo, it will be possible to observe the sun up close and discover the moon and other planets. We will talk about the Christmas comet and the fascination with black holes thanks to the presence of the staff of the Sormano Astronomical Observatory. After entering the igloo, guests will be able to observe the celestial bodies up close and travel through space.
However, a restaurant has been set up for lovers of traditional Christmas villages by the lake. A street that offers the typical colors and flavors of the area and that will offer everyone sensory experiences that they can experience step by step. The rink, however, was on ice, it was set up inside the Villa Erba Park.
Children will also have the opportunity to pick up a special passport in Villa Bernasconi and collect stamps at each stage of the journey. Upon completion, you will receive a small gift to commemorate this magical experience.