Updated for 2019
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Christmas Markets Guide Zurich and Switzerland 2019
It’s getting colder in Zurich and there is already snow in the mountains. The Lucy Christmas Lights are turned on on Thursday 21st November at 6pm and the late night shopping kicks off straight after with the shops staying open until 10pm. Many of the Zurich Christmas Markets open their doors on 21st November too – see details below.
So now is the time for the Christmas Markets all over Switzerland to welcome you with a Glühwein and lots of seasonal fare. Each Christmas Market has its own character and specialities – so don’t just visit one! Visit as many as you can 🙂
We’ve listed the key Christmas Markets in Zurich and Switzerland for Christmas 2018 below. So take along your friends and indulge and enjoy!
Zurich Christmas Markets 2019
This popular Christmas market featuring around 100 stalls located right in front of the Opera House and Bellevue, is taking place at Sechselaeutenplatz again this year. One of the many highlights are the food and refreshments. Special features include an ice skating rink right in front of the Opera House and a beautiful Fondue Stübli in the Chalet by the tree. It’s so cosy you might not want to leave.
Location: Sechselaeutenplatz in front of the Opera House
Dates: 21st November – 23rd December 2019
Market
Monday to Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday 11am – 8pm Website
(Also Fondue Chalet and Ice rink too)
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One of Europe’s biggest indoor markets with the glittering 15m Swarovski Christmas Tree and 150 stalls, making it is one of the largest indoor Christmas markets in Europe.
Location: Zurich main railway station
Dates: 21st Nov – 24th December 2019
Sunday to Wednesday 10.30am – 9.00pm
Thursday to Saturday 10.30am – 10.00pm
Closing day 24th December – 11.00am – 4.00pm Website
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Location: Werdmühleplatz just off Bahnhofstrasse
Dates: 21st November – 23rd December 2019
Monday to Thursday 4pm – 9pm, Friday till 10pm
Saturday and Sunday 12noon – 10pm and 9pm Website
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This popular Christmas Market takes place in Hirschenplatz in the Niederdorf.
Location: Hirschenplatz in the Niederdorf
Dates: 21st November – 23rd December 2019
Monday to Thursday 11am – 9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am – 10pm
Sunday 11am – 8pm Website
Photo credit Zuerich.com
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Location: Halle 622 in Zurich Oerlikon
Dates: 19th – 22nd December 2019
Website
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This Advent Market
Location: Fischmarktplatz Rapperswil
Dates: 13th – 22nd December 2019 (shut Monday 16th Dec)
Website
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Location: Neumarkt, Winterthur
Dates: 22nd Nov – 22nd December 2019
Monday to Wednesday 11am – 8:30pm
Thursday 11am – 9pm
Friday and Saturday 11am – 8:30pm
Sunday 11am – 7pm
Website
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Location: Kloster Einsiedeln
Dates: 29th November to 8th December 2019
Sunday to Thursday 11am – 7.30pm
Friday and Saturday 11am – 9pm
Website
Swiss Christmas Markets
Click on the Market name for more information:
Basel 28th November to 23rd December 2019
Open daily from 11 am to 8.30 pm – one of the biggest Christmas Markets in Switzerland
Baden Advent Market 7th December 2019 from 9am – 5pm
Berne 30th November – 24th December 2019
Biel 5th – 24th December 2019
Bremgarten 5th – 8th December 2019
Lausanne 20th November to 31st December 2019
Lucerne 5th to 22nd December 2019
Montreux 21st November to 24th December 2019
A beautiful setting by the lake
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Late Night Shopping Zurich &
Christmas Lights 21st November 2019
Thursday 21st November 2019 is the date when approximately 150 of the shops in the centre of Zurich will stay open late till 10pm. It kicked off with the “Lucy” Christmas lights being switched on at 6pm. Do pop down to Bahnhofstrasse to see Zurich’s beautiful Christmas lights!
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Christmas Shopping Sundays Zurich 2019
The three “Christmas Shopping Sundays” for 2019 in Zurich are as follows:
- 1st December 11am – 6pm
- 8th December 11am – 6pm
- 22nd December 11am – 6pm
Around 500 shops will open in the centre of Zurich. Out of town stores may have different dates for example see details for: Glatt Shopping Centre open on the following Sundays: 24th Nov and 8th, 22nd December 2019 10am – 6pm) and Volikland on Sunday 15th December 2019 from 10am – 6pm.
Please note that shops are CLOSED on Christmas Day, Boxing Day (Stephantag) and New Year’s Day.
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Photo courtesy of Zurich Tourism
Wrap up warmly and enjoy the Swiss and Zurich Christmas Markets 2017!
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