Useful information Govone: how to get there, parking, getting around, and other useful information
Movements and logistics
The Magical Christmas Village is a multi-location event located in Piedmont, between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti.
-Asti, Piazza Alfieri: Christmas Market with over 150 stands dedicated to crafts, gourmet food products and street food
-Govone: shows and Christmas Market with over 50 stands
-S. Damiano d’Asti: Living Nativity scene
Asti is about 20 km from Govone. The two locations are connected by the A33 highway.
A bus service will connect Govone and Asti on Saturdays and Sundays from November 14th to December 20th , plus December 7th and 8th.
Departure/arrival times Asti: Movicentro bus station, Piazza Medaglie d’Oro
Departure/arrival times Govone: Via Boetti
Timetables and ticket prices are currently being updated.
In Govone, you can park here:
- SCHOOL PARKING – a 20-minute walk from the event area (town centre) – No shuttle service available
- PRODUTTORI DI GOVONE PARKING – a 10-minute walk from the event area (town centre) – No shuttle service available
- INDUSTRIAL AREA – to park in the industrial area please follow the instructions of the Civil Protection – Parking served by a paid shuttle service
A shuttle service will be available from the parking areas to Govone event area at a cost of €1 per person (round trip). Tickets must be purchased on site from 5 years old. You can buy shuttle tickets at the Info Point, the Christmas Shop or the Ticket Office.
The shuttle service will be operating on Saturdays and Sundays from November 14th to December 20th, plus December 7th and 8th.
No, there is not a bus service connecting S. Damiano d’Asti and Govone. The distance can be easily covered by a 10-minute car drive.
The mandatory route to get to the unloading area is: Canove di Govone, San Pietro di Govone, Corso Alfieri di Sostegno, S. Martino Alfieri, Govone town centre: Via Boetti (Pharmacy) buses unloading area – https://maps.app.goo.gl/kw9iCqYoKvJ841G88.
GRAVEYARD PARKING – UNEQUIPPED area – 15-minute walk from the event area (town centre) – No shuttle service available
Yes, it is. Access to Govone requires a free bus pass that must be requested by email at gruppi@magicopaesedinatale.com. You need to provide the date and time of arrival, the group name, and the contact details of a group representative (phone number and email address). This pass allows direct bus access to the area near the event.
The touristic buses can load/unload in Via Boetti (near the Pharmacy)
Free parking is provided at Mondo del Vino – Priocca
The Civil Protection will be on site to give information about where to park.
San Damiano is about 9,6 km from Govone, approximately 10 minutes drive away.
If you have already purchased tickets for Govone shows, you must arrive at the parking areas at least one hour in advance. This will ensure you get to the show on time.
Shows and reservations
If you want to attend more than one activity on the same day, we suggest leaving at least 40 minutes between the end of one and the start of the next. In this way, even in case of possible delays or complications, you will still be able to access the shows and enjoy the Christmas magic
In Govone, you will find the show The Home of Santa Claus, the Elf School, the visit to the festively decorated Savoy Castle, the kids workshop Decorate your Christmas, the Christmas Market with over 50 stands located in the grounds surrounding the castle, the Christmas Shop and the Christmas lights.
All shows and activities in Govone require a ticket that can be purchased on the Ciaotickets platform. Entry is valid only at the selected time slot.
Tickets are available on the Ciaotickets website and in the authorized shops. Any remaining tickets will be sold on-site during the event days but availability is not guaranteed and it won’t be possible to choose the time slot.
Dogs are allowed in Santa Claus’ house and Elf School but they must be kept on a leash. Be aware that there will be lights and sounds that might scare them.
Small dogs are allowed in the Savoy Castle and the Decorate your Christmas workshop but only if kept in an appropriate carrier or held in arms.
Dogs are allowed in the Christmas Market but must be kept on a leash.
Although we are aware that many visitors may need a stroller, for safety reasons strollers are not allowed inside Santa Claus’ Home. Therefore, staff on site will ask visitors to leave them outside before entering the musical.
Strollers are allowed inside the Savoy Castle, but please note that there are stairs.
Street Market
No, you don’t. Access to Asti and Govone Christmas markets is completely free and does NOT require booking in advance or buying a ticket.
People with disabilities
Govone is generally accessible for the majority of visitors. In case of physical disabilities though, there might be some difficulties. The historic town centre features a cobblestone pavement and getting to the Savoy Castle requires going up a rather steep slope with rounded and slippery stones, which makes wheelchair access quite difficult.
No architectural barriers limit access to The Home of Santa Claus, the Elf School, the Christmas Shop and the Christmas Market.
Access to the Savoy Castle is limited due to architectural barriers (stairs).
The uphill route to get to the castle and access Santa Claus’ Home and Christmas at the Savoy Castle are not easily accessible with a wheelchair.
On site, if asked, the Civil Protection staff will help people with disabilities get to the show’s areas.
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