Events - Advent Christmas festivals and market 2026

The “Badener WunderDorf” on Theaterplatz in the heart of the city of Baden—the most beautiful fall and Christmas village in the Limmat Valley. Welcome home!

Winter festivities in the courtyard of the Zurich State Museum: immersive light shows, a fondue chalet, food stands, and DJs. November 5–December 30, 2026; free admission to the festival.

Hobby -Märit

Lassen Sie sich von der speziellen Atmosphäre im historischen Städtchen verzaubern.

On Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 17.30 the traditional «Liechterwecke» will take place on the Schlossbergplatz in Baden. Come along and wake up the Christmas lights with us.

From <strong>November 19, 2026</strong> to <strong>January 6, 2027</strong>, Winterland returns with a new dimension and becomes Winterland Ascona-Locarno, a major winter project that unites two of

A Christmas market like from days long gone with lots of fun, shows, gastronomic experiences and entertainment for young and old!

Rudolf's Christmas Market from November 20 - December 23

ADVENT IM KLOSTER - one of the most atmospheric Advent markets

12th edition - Christmas markets are livening up Lausanne from November 20 to December 31, 2026.

The perfect start to the Advent season!

Immer eine Woche vor dem ersten Adventssonntag hält der Samichlaus seine Türen für drei Tage offen und hofft auf den Besuch von vielen „gwunderigen“ Kindern und Eltern.

Stalls, music, lights, the scent of biscuits and mulled wine, and decorated fir trees.

Traditional Advent market

Winter Magic in Seegräben is the small but wonderful Christmas market in the Zürioberland for the whole family.

Lichterfeier / Historische Dorfbadhalle, Bad Ragaz

Want to discover our region's most characteristic Christmas markets? The scents of spices and hot drinks already waft through the air.

Merliger Winter Magic Market - Small but FEIN

Nativity scenes from around the world

Wenn Huttwil leuchtet, beginnt die Weihnachtszeit: Rund 150 liebevoll geschmückte Häuschen, feines Handwerk, Düfte und Musik machen den legendären Wiehnachtsmärit zum Erlebnis.

Lugano embraces the magic of the holiday season by transforming its city center into a charming gathering place: for over six weeks, “Natale in Piazza” will offer a rich program of activities

St. Gallen at Advent: City of Stars, November 26–December 24, 2026

Advent and Christmas—the most reflective time of the year.

Enjoy the Christmas spirit in Basel.

With around 40 huts, regional and international specialties, crafts, a cultural program, and cozy gathering spots, the Basel Christmas Village invites visitors to explore and enjoy the winter season.

Immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of the Gruyères Christmas Market, where more than forty talented artisans showcase their unique creations.

From 4th to 6th December 2026, let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Christmas Market in Jaun.

Traditioneller Adventsmarkt, einer der schönsten Vorweihnachtsmärkte der Ostschweiz!

Das vielfältige Angebot reicht von Glühwein und kulinarischen Spezialitäten bis hin zu stimmungsvollen Weihnachtsdekorationen und lädt zum Verweilen ein.

For the first time, the LAC is presenting its own winter village as part of “Christmas in Lugano” In Piazza Luini, an ice skating rink, a market, and a food court invite young and old alike to enjoy

The Christmas market by the lake in Brunnen takes place right on Lake Lucerne and in the village center; it is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the region.

Set against the fantastic backdrop of the imposing Benedictine monastery and sprawling along the length of the main street, the Christmas market in Einsiedeln is particularly well worth a visit.

Christmas in the Heart of Thun: From Friday, November 27, through Wednesday, December 23, 2026, the approximately 50 festively decorated wooden huts at the Thun Christmas Market invite you to explore them.

Sparkling moments in the Emmental: the Kambly Christmas market takes place in Trubschachen on the first two weekends of Advent.

Dekorationen für die Adventszeit, selbst Gestricktes, gebasteltes und gebackenes und anderes mehr.

Marchà da Nadal. Schöne weihnachtliche Atmosphäre mit Restaurant & Handgemachtem. Gute Gelegenheit Geschenke zu kaufen & bei einem Glas Glühwein zu verweilen. Plaz. Info: sem.peder@bluewin.ch.