The real cave of Santa Claus in Verbania, Piedmont, a Christmas for families where you can take the children to meet Santa Claus with the reindeer express and many other surprises, read the post here.
In the province of Verbania, in Piedmont, is located The Real Grotto of Santa Claus: a beautiful path able to enchant both adults and children. Generally the visits start around the penultimate weekend of November to end with the Epiphany, but we refer you to the official websites for the times and days of the activities of the current year.
To make the route so exciting is certainly the cave in which it will be possible to admire it study of Santa Claus: the location is in fact the Pink Marble Quarry of Ornavasso, from which the marbles for the construction of the imposing and suggestive Milan Cathedral were selected. The space is illuminated with gigantic projections, in order to make the setting more likely. In addition, to each little guest Santa Claus will give a gift: a small object from local crafts.
In program of the event there is not only this to visit, but much more, like paying a visit to the Enchanted forest of the Twergi, see i Markets with 0 Km objects dedicated to Christmas and Tradition, take the diploma of Bravo Bambino and finally make one Natalina snack including chocolate, mulled wine or apple pancake of your choice.
The route costs around € 10, which does not include visits to the remaining areas and transport to the cave. Specifically we talk about transport with Lillupuzano train, whose ticket can also be purchased on board, as well as in the Infopoints. The transport has a duration of 10 minutes, which can also be covered on foot with a duration of 20 minutes. The Twergi village and Parco delle Renne whose ticket costs a minimum for all holders of the Grotto Ticket and just over 3 euros for those without a ticket: the proceeds will be donated to the VCO Community Foundation. This area includes not only a visit to the village and to the workers of the Twergi, who are fantastic creatures of the Walser tradition of Ornavasso, but also a visit to the Reindeer Park with a couple of real reindeer accompanied by a puppy.
Finally the Large Mechanical Nativity Scene born from the genius of the artist Giuseppe Loda, located in the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Guardia, the cost of which is just 1 euro and the proceeds will be donated to the Pro Restauro Santuario fund collection. Here it will be possible to admire the large Mechanical Nativity Scene, with over 300 units, but also all the other nativity scenes hosted by the Sanctuary
There are not only numerous side events but also planned discounts for groups and school groups. For more information, please visit the web page www.grottadibabbonatale.it
Numerous are also planned side events (theatrical animations, exhibitions, performances) and refreshment points.
