From 27 November to 5 January, Andorra la Vella becomes a huge stage full of light, magic and emotion. The Christmas Village invites you to wander through charming streets, discover surprising corners and enjoy shows and activities for all ages. The perfect opportunity to get together, make new memories and celebrate Christmas as a family.

The Christmas Village

On 27 November, Christmas kicks off at 6 pm with the switch-on of the parish lights and a roving show by the Picto Facto company, from Carrer de la Unió to Plaça Príncep Benlloch. At 7.30 pm, the Petits Cantors d’Andorra children’s choir and the band of the Andorra la Vella Music Conservatory will accompany the lighting of the Christmas Market in Plaça del Poble, and at 8 pm a fireworks display will bring the celebrations to a close.

The Christmas Market

Plaça del Poble hosts the Christmas Market, the perfect place to find decorations, crafts and festive gifts. New this year, right in the middle of the market, there’s a carousel for children aged 2 to 7. And if you fancy a break, the Neret awaits with food and drink and live music from local bands and DJs, plus musical aperitifs at weekend lunchtimes.

The Menairons’ Little Workshop

More than 40 activities for families to enjoy at weekends: storytelling, theatre, music, dance, crafts, origami, wooden games and much more. (The menairons are tiny, mischievous creatures from Andorran folklore.)

Bodyverse, a journey inside

For the first time in Andorra, the Congress Centre hosts Bodyverse, a multi-user virtual reality experience that takes you inside the human body. An immersive adventure for the whole family to learn and be amazed.

Enchanted Adventure Forest

In the Multipurpose Hall of the Congress Centre, children aged 3 to 10 can venture into a huge magical forest full of surprises, adventures and hidden corners. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Buy your tickets.

The Magic Post Office and the ice rink

In Plaça Guillemó, the Menairons are waiting for children to collect their letters to Father Christmas and the Three Kings. You can also download the letter or send your wishes to the Menairons’ Office 2.0 at andorralavella.ad/nadal. Next door, an artificial ice rink is a big hit with the little ones.

The Time Machine

At Avinguda Meritxell, 10, step through the Time Machine and travel back to the Andorra la Vella of yesteryear through five scenes full of lights, traditions and memories that bring generations together.

The Wishing Train

Hop aboard the little train and explore the most special corners of the Christmas Village, with stops at Plaça de la Rotonda (Central Station), Plaça Guillemó and Plaça Príncep Benlloch.

Roving shows

On Saturdays at 6.30 pm, Avinguda Meritxell fills with magic thanks to street shows by local and visiting companies, and between 6 and 8 pm a very special pair of menairons will stroll along the avenue and Plaça Guillemó. At 8.30 pm, the fountains in Plaça de la Rotonda put on the light, water and music show Aquae et lumina.

Magic Moments

Take a selfie at the Christmas settings around the streets, such as the nativity scene at Sant Esteve church, the Wishing Tree or the Christmas letters, and share it with the hashtag #andorralavellanadal.

Activities for the whole family

• Decorate the Christmas tree: Christmas decoration workshop at Bici Lab Andorra on Saturdays 5, 12 and 19 December at 11 am, for children aged 4 to 11. Booking required on +376 730 099 or at bicilab@comuandorra.ad.
• Play Opens Worlds: a treasure hunt to discover the exhibition A Business on Wheels at Bici Lab Andorra, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm.
• 9th Little Santa Claus Race: on 20 December at 4.30 pm, in front of the Comú (town hall), for children aged 0 to 11. Registration at www.topcrono.net until 19 December.
• Tió de Nadal: in Plaça del Poble, children can feed the Tió (the Catalan Christmas log) until 19 December and make it “poop” out presents from 20 to 23 December, from 5.30 to 7.30 pm.
• Visit from Father Christmas: on 24 December from 6 pm, a parade through the parish streets to Plaça del Poble.
• Royal Page’s Parade: on 4 January from 6 pm, from Escaldes-Engordany to Andorra la Vella. (The Royal Page is the Three Kings’ messenger.)
• Three Kings’ Parade: on 5 January from 6 pm, from Escaldes-Engordany to Plaça del Poble, where they will arrive from 8 pm.