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Christmas lights and light shows make Swiss towns sparkle during the Advent season. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and experience winter worlds full of brilliance and Christmas magic.

Lucy Christmas lights in Zurich

Every year at the end of November, things get a little magical on Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse: the Christmas lights are switched on during late-night shopping and shine throughout the entire Advent season.

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Illuminarium Zurich

For several weeks, the inner courtyard of the National Museum will be transformed into a winter wonderland of light, illusion, music and culinary delights. The almost 30-minute light show featuring mysterious mythical creatures will enchant young and old alike. Food and drink will be available aplenty at the event, with catering options including an illuminated bar, restaurant and a broad range of different food stands.

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Zauberpark at Airport Zurich

Alongside the music and children’s programme, the Zauberpark at Zurich Airport enchants visitors with fascinating light art: along a 30–45-minute trail, 17 installations by artists from Switzerland and across Europe – curated by the NOA collective – invite visitors to marvel, join in and discover, from glowing planets to a six-metre-high house of cards.

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Light art in Baden

During Advent, Baden shines in a very special glow: a work of light art runs through the streets and alleys of the city center. Each neighborhood has its own light structures. There is only one thing left to do: walk through and let yourself be enchanted!

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Zauberwald Lenzerheide

Head up to the Swiss mountains for even more twinkling fairy lights. The Zauberwald Lenzerheide festival offers a unique cultural experience with a stunning array of illuminations. Visitors to the Zauberwald can also look forward to the very best in music and a delicious range of food and drink.

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Adventsfunkeln Rheinfelden

On the occasion of the Advent sparkle, Rheinfelden is ablaze with light. The town park with its mighty trees is transformed into a fairytale forest during this time. Light artist Tobias Degen illuminates the Storchennest and Obertorturm with changing subjects and the Rhine bridge and the adjacent island are also staged with various light installations.

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