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

Location: Hirschenplatz in the Niederdorf

Dates: 20th November – 23rd December 2025

Monday to Thursday 11am – 9pm

Friday and Saturday 11am – 10pm

Sunday 11am – 8pm

Visit the Dörfli Christmas Market website here

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The Münsterhof Christmas Market – 20th November  – 24th December 2025

Framed by the Fraumünster church and traditional guild houses, this market offers a modern and elegant ambiance focused on local businesses, Zurich brands, and high-quality products. You can find unique gifts such as Zurich Tirggel cookies from Bäckerei St. Jakob, Tsüri sauces, DillySocks, and lots more. In addition to shopping, the market features a cultural tent with concerts, readings, and workshops for both children and adults. There are also historical guided tours around the Münsterhof available.

Location: Münsterhof, 8001 Zurich

Dates: 20th November – 24th December 2025

Website: Visit the Münsterhof Christmas Market website here

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Weihnachtaallee Christmas Market – 20th November  – 23rd December 2025

Check out the fun Christmas Market in Europaallee in Zurich. It’s just minutes from Zurich main station and you can find everything from food to Christmas gifts.

Location: Europaallee Zurich

Dates: 20th November – 23rd December 2025

Website: See all the details of the Weihnachtsaallee Christmas Market here. 

Frau Gerolds Garten – On Now until 6th March 2026

Frau Gerolds Garten is located next to the Freitag building near Hardbrücke and is a great place to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere with all the fairy lights and a Glüwein or two in front of one of the lovely firepits. As well as the cosy outside area there is also an indoor Fondue Stube too.

Location: Frau Gerolds Garten, Geroldstrasse 23/23a, 8005 Zürich

Winter Garden Opening Times:

Monday – Friday: 5pm – midnight

Saturday: 12 noon  – midnight

Sunday: 12noon – 10pm
For Reservations for the Winter garden see here

For Reservations for the Winter Stübli see here

You can read all about Frau Gerolds Garten here. 

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Heiliger Bim Bam Christmas Market – 11th – 14th Dec & 18th – 21st  Dec 2025

Location: Halle 550D in Zurich Oerlikon

Dates: 11th – 14th & 18th – 21st December 2025

See all the details here

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Rapperswil Advent Market – 4th– 21st December 2025

This Advent Market takes place at Rapperswil at the top of Lake Zurich

Location: Fischmarktplatz Rapperswil

Dates: 4th – 21st  December 2025

Visit the website here

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Winterthur Christmas Market – 27th Nov – 23rd December 2025

Location: Neumarkt, Winterthur

Dates: 27th Nov – 23rd December 2025

Open everyday from 11am

Visit the website here

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Einsiedeln Christmas Market – 28th Nov – 8th Dec 2025

Location: Kloster Einsiedeln

Dates: 28th November – 8th December 2025 

Sunday to Thursday 11am – 7.30pm

Friday and Saturday 11am – 9pm

Visit the website here

As well as reading all about the Top Christmas Markets in Zurich and Switzerland, why not make some excursions to other Swiss Christmas markets or even some abroad?

*** Small Christmas Markets in the Zurich Region ***

There are also a lot of smaller Advent and Christmas Markets in the Zurich region – take a look below to see some highlights:

Küsnacht – Christmas Market

26th November 12 noon – 20:30
Held in the village centre, this is one of the region’s first true Christmas markets, drawing visitors with a warm and traditional atmosphere. More info in German here. 

Langnau am Albis – Weihnachtsmarkt Schwerzi

28th November 13:00 – 17:00 
The Schwerzi community hall transforms into an atmospheric indoor market to welcome the start of Advent. More info in German here.

Hombrechtikon – Christmas Market

28th  November 16:00 – 21:00 
Located on the Dorfplatz in Breitlen, this interesting market offers handmade items and festive treats. More info in German here. 

Zumikon – Adventsmärt

29th November – Dorfplatz 11:00 – 17:00 
A charming village market featuring local stalls, festive bites and a very popular Samichlaus visit. Horse-drawn carriage rides are offered by the Gewerbeverein. More info in German here. 

Wädenswil – Herbst- & Weihnachtsmarkt

29th November 08:00 – 17:00
A traditional combined autumn and Christmas market taking place in the town centre, ideal for early-season gift hunting. More info in German.

Rüschlikon – Adventsmarkt

29th November 13:30 – 19:00
A small but lively market around the Reformed Church, perfect for families and anyone looking for handmade items. More info in German here. 

Horgenberg – “Chliine Adväntsmärt”

29th November 10:00 – 16:00 
A tiny, charming neighbourhood market with a very local feel. More info in German here. 

Horgen – Christmas Market

28th–30th November 3 Day market beginning at 17:00 on Friday 28th
A three-day festive celebration in the village centre, including a Samichlaus procession on Sunday. More info here.

Kilchberg – Chlausmärt at Stockengut

29th November From 1pm 
A traditional festive gathering held in the atmospheric grounds of Stockengut. More info in German here. 

Kilchberg – Winterzauber Weihnachtsmarkt (Lindt & Sprüngli)

29th & 30th November Beginning at 10:00 each day
A magical Christmas experience held on the Lindt chocolate factory grounds, linked to the Chlausmärt by shuttle bus. More info in German here.

Meilen – Christmas Market & Chlauseinzug

30th November (1st Advent) 13:00 – 19:00
A well-loved market on the Dorfplatz with a traditional Samichlaus procession. See details here. 

Zollikon – Christmas Market

30th November 11:00 – 18:00
Held in the town centre, featuring Samichlaus, donkey visits and performances from the Einschellner bells. More info in German here. 

Adliswil – Christmas Market

29th & 30th November 11:00 – 22:00 
This year taking place on the Kronenwiesenplatz, offering festive stands all weekend long. More info in German here. 

Männedorf – Christchindlimärt

6th December (Samichlaustag) 09:00 – 18:00
A lovely neighbourhood market held on the Kugelgasse, perfectly timed for St. Nicholas Day. More info in German here. 

Samstagern – Adventszauber

5th–7th December Opens from 17:30 on Friday 5th
A whole Chlaus-weekend market in front of the Haggerisaal, complete with Samichlaus and a cosy story tent on selected days. More info in German here. 

Thalwil – Weihnachtsmarkt

5th December 15:00 – 21:00 
A festive market spread across Gotthardstrasse and Centralplatz, ideal for an evening visit. More info in German here. 

Herrliberg – Christmas Market

13th December
A beautiful, small market in the historic village centre. Limited info in German here. 

Gattikon – Christmas Market

13th December
Held on the Dorfplatz, complete with appearances by Samichlaus and Schmutzli.

More Christmas Markets in Switzerland

How To Get to The Christmas Markets

Discounted Train Travel to Christmas Markets:

SBB often has a number special offers over the Christmas period for discounted train travel (around 30% off) to selected Christmas Markets in Switzerland (and some farther afield) so it’s always worth checking www.sbb.ch. 

Click on the Market name for more information:

Aarau Christmas Market: 4th – 7th Dec, 11th- 14th Dec & 18th – 21st Dec 

Basel Christmas Market:  27th November to 23^rd December 2025

One of the biggest Christmas Markets in Switzerland taking place in Münsterplatz and in Barfüsserplatz. Open daily from 11 am to 8.30 pm.

Baden Advent Market: 6 th December 2025 from 9am – 5pm (one day only) 

Badener Wunderdorf Christmas Market: 29th October – 21st December 2025

Bern Christmas Market: 29tht Nov – 24th December 2025

Biel Christmas Market: 4th – 24th December 2025

Bremgarten Christmas Market: 4th – 7th December 2025

Brugg Christmas Market: 13th – 14th December 2025

Chur Christmas Market: 28th November – 23rd December 2025

Frauenfeld Christmas Market: 19th – 21st December 2025

Geneva Noel Au Jardin: 20th Nov – 24th December 2025

Lausanne Christmas Market: 20th November to 31st December 2025

Lucerne Christmas Market:  4th to 21st December 2025

Lugano Christmas Market 27th Nov 2025 – 6th January 2026

Montreux Noel Christmas Market:  20th November to 24^th December 2025

You can read all about Montreux Christmas Market here. 

Schaffhausen Christmas Market: 13th & 14th December 2025

Sion Christmas Market: 6th – 23rd December 2025

Read all about Sion (the biggest Christmas Market in Valais ) here.

St Gallen Christmas Market: 27th November to 24th December 2025

Stein Am Rhein Christmas Market: 3rd Dec 2025 – 4th Jan 2026

Yverdon-Les-Bains Christmas Market: 29th Nov – 23rd Dec 2025

Wildegg Schloss / Castle Christmas Market  – 5th – 6th – 7th December 2025

Christmas Markets and Events in Baden-Würtemburg Southern Germany

If you want to go a little further afield there are lots of very cool markets in Baden-Württemberg in Southern Germany which are mostly not too far away.

Please note we have a few more interesting Christmas Markets to add to the list, and we will be updating them in the coming days. Do let us know if any of the markets change their dates at short notice and it is always a good idea to check the websites of the Christmas Markets before you set off just in case! We hope you find this Guide to the Zurich and Switzerland Christmas Markets useful.

Guide to the top Christmas Events in Zurich

==>>Take a look here for our Guide to the top Christmas events in Zurich

==>> For your own handy brochure on Christmas Events see here.

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The Illuminarium at the Landesmuseum Zurich 2025