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

Zurich Wienachtsdorf Christmas Market Bellevue

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 – 23^rd December 2019

Market

Monday to Saturday 11am – 10pm

Sunday 11am – 8pm  Website

(Also Fondue Chalet and Ice rink too)

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Zurich Christmas Market at Hauptbahnhof 

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 – 24^th 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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Christmas Market by the Singing Christmas Tree

Location: Werdmühleplatz just off Bahnhofstrasse

Dates: 21st November – 23^rd December 2019

Monday to Thursday 4pm – 9pm, Friday till 10pm

Saturday and Sunday 12noon – 10pm and 9pm  Website

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Dörfli Christmas Market

This popular Christmas Market takes place in Hirschenplatz in the Niederdorf.

Location: Hirschenplatz in the Niederdorf

Dates: 21st November – 23^rd December 2019

Monday to Thursday 11am – 9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am – 10pm

Sunday 11am – 8pm   Website