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At the Christmas market in Montreux VD, everything is a little different: Here, the cute wooden houses of the Christmas market stand right next to exotic palm trees. It’s not “just” the traditional market, with 150 tastefully decorated chalets along the lakeside promenade, but there are also many Christmas highlights.
Friends of knights, jugglers and witches can take a journey back in time to the Middle Ages at Chillon Castle. In the medieval market, storytellers will enchant young and old around the cozy fireplace, musicians will play medieval melodies, and young fairies will find the necessary accessories in the fairy market.
The highlight is a personal visit to Santa Claus, who lives at the 2,042-metre summit of Rochers-de-Naye and welcomes children and adults to his hut. Meanwhile, Santa Claus has thought of something very special: He comes flying every day with his reindeers and lands on the Place du Marché.
When: 23 November – 24 December 2023
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Basel’s old town is always worth visiting. This is especially true during Advent, when Basel turns into a Christmas winter fairy tale. Around 100 large decorated Christmas trees, miles of fairy lights and decorated houses: the people of Basel know how to turn their city into a real sensory flurry. They have enough experience: after all, Basel has the oldest Christmas market in Switzerland.
When: 23 November – 23 December 2023
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The medieval town of Bremgarten AG, located in a ring of Reuss, is known for its large markets. Of course, experienced market organizers also organize a Christmas market. With more than 320 market stalls in the picturesque old town, Noel and Christchindlimärt are one of the largest markets in Switzerland. Handicrafts, gifts and delicacies, as well as musical entertainment, are particularly important in Aargau for four days.
When: 7 December – 10 December 2023
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During Advent, countless stars, romantic old St. It illuminates the city of Gallen. During Advent it is aptly called the City of Stars. Visiting the Christmas market, located among beautifully decorated gabled houses, also turns into a sightseeing tour. A highlight is Advent tours to the Christmas market and the city. A special treat is a concert at the UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral.
When: 30 November 2023 – 6 January 2024
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As Christmas approaches, Ticino attracts visitors with its various Christmas markets. The 2000 square meter ice rink in the center of Locarno and the Natale in Piazza in Lugano are known far beyond borders. There are other events in Ticino: the Christmas market in one of the three Unseco-honored castles in Bellinzona is particularly romantic. The tradition of Biciocada in Morcote, a Christmas festival held in the bell tower of the church of Santa Maria del Sasso, is unique in Switzerland.
Dates in Ticino: From 20 November 2022 to 10 December 2022
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Kambly guezli bakeries’ Christmas market in Trubschachen BE is undoubtedly the sweetest and tastiest market in Switzerland. Here you can listen to the sounds of Christmas and decorate the most beautiful gingerbread cookies under the guidance of the biscuit maker’s Maîtres Confiseurs.
When: 1-3 December and 8-10 December 2023
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This year’s Chur Christmas market takes place on Fridays and Saturdays and showcases what makes the historic Alpine town of Grisons so rustic and charming: handmade artisan goods, homemade Christmas cookies and, of course, nutritious, delicious barley soup prepared fresh on the premises. Caution: Not to be confused with the Chur Christmas market, which is worth a visit.
Friday, December 1, 2023, 14:00 – 21:00
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 11:00 – 19:00
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Schloss Biberstein AG once played an important role in the history of the canton of Aargau. There is now a community for disabled people living and working here. The two-day Christmas market is small but full of charm. The good thing: Everyone who buys their Christmas gifts here is supporting a good cause!
When: 2 and 3 December 2023
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Three Christmas markets in Lausanne create a festive atmosphere: in the popular Flon district, on Place St-François and on Place Pépinet, offering not only tasteful handicrafts but also specialties specific to the canton of Vaud. A children’s village is being established for the little ones, where they can play games and listen to stories.
When: 21 November – 31 December 2023
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There are many Christmas markets in Zurich. The Christmas market at the main station is particularly popular with commuters with its 10-metre-tall Christmas tree. This year it will be equipped with reduced basic lighting. You have to pedal electric bikes around the tree to make it really shine. The oldest Christmas market in Zurich is romantic in Niederdorf. On Werdmühleplatz near Bahnhofstrasse you can marvel at a curiosity called the Singing Christmas Tree. Choirs from the region sing Christmas carols on a stage decorated in the shape of a Christmas tree.
When: 23-23/24 November December 2023
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Shiny sequins, winter scents: regional products and souvenirs are on offer along the Route du Collège. During Advent, the historical center is decorated with light.
When: December 9, 2023
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There is a particularly authentic Christmas market in Bern Minster. Only unique pieces created by local artisans are offered for sale at the market. Beautiful Bernese Nidletäfeli sweetens the cold winter days.
When: 1 December – 23 December 2023
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Every year, around 350,000 visitors make the pilgrimage to the traffic-calmed old town of Winterthur ZH to enjoy Christmas with mulled wine and roasted almonds. Featuring around 100 sweetly decorated Christmas houses, the Christmas market on Winterthur’s Neumarktplatz dazzles with its colorful array of souvenirs and Christmas gifts. One of the highlights of each year is the Santa Claus parade (starting December 3, 2023 at 16:16), when hundreds of Santa Clauses parade through the city.
When: 23 November – 22 December 2023
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The Christmas market in Einsiedeln SZ is one of the most impressive markets in Switzerland. The cultural and pilgrimage site is surrounded by a particularly elegant atmosphere during Advent. More than 130 stalls attract visitors with all kinds of beautiful and delicious delicacies. If you want to take a break from Christmas shopping, you can immerse yourself in the story of the birth of Jesus at Diorama Bethlehem, home to the world’s largest nativity scene.
When: 1 – 10 December 2023
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Every year, visitors from near and far make the pilgrimage to Lucerne to visit the Christmas market at Franziskanerplatz. The festive center of the Lucerne market is the Franciscan fountain: decorated with meter-high candles, lights and fir branches, it has been transformed into the largest Advent wreath in Central Switzerland. St. Concerts at St. Mary’s Church are definitely worth seeing.
Organizers are equally proud of the nativity scene, which features life-size figures. The market, with around 70 wooden stalls, is quite clean, but the ambiance is one of the nicest in Switzerland.
When: one. Until December 23, 2023
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Source : Blick
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