Events - Advent Christmas festivals and market 2025

From December 13, 2025 to February 14, 2026, thousands of skaters will meet every year to skate in front of the imposing backdrop of the Swiss Parliament building.

From November 18, 2025, to January 12, 2026, the Pop Up exhibition space at Via Magatti 6 in Lugano will be illuminated with Christmas lights and festive magic.

Whether they are strolling along the path or at the Hameau de Mayens, marvel at light shows.

The Catrina winter market with local products and souvenirs

The perfect start to the Advent season!

Lichterfeier / Historische Dorfbadhalle, Bad Ragaz

Enjoy the Christmas spirit in Basel.

Am 1. Adventssonntag findet in Näfels der Chlauseinzug mit dem Chlausmarkt statt.

Um die 60 Verkaufsstände bieten ein vielseitiges Warenangebot an und diverse Verpflegungsstände sorgen für das leibliche Wohl.

With over 250 market stalls, the Christmas and Christchindli Market is one of the largest and most beautiful markets in Switzerland.

Every year during the first weekend of December, the city of Fribourg honours its patron saint, St. Nicholas, with a special celebration.

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

A Christmas party exclusively for Drako Club members, with a story and a photo on Father Christmas's lap!

The Christmas market in Bad Zurzach at the Verena Minster offers handmade goods, regional specialties and atmospheric music with over 60 stands - a cozy highlight in the Advent season.

Jedes Jahr am 5. Dezember findet der grosse Samichlaus-Umzug statt.

Der Chlouse-Märit in Spiez ist ein traditionsreicher Weihnachtsmarkt in der Region

Es weihnachtet wieder in Dietlikon! Kommt vorbei!

One of the most ancient and imposing St. Nicholas traditions in Europe.

St. Nicholas invites you to parade and share an enjoyable moment with him !

Entry of the bishop with 40 Samichläusen and Schmutzli - A more than 60-year-old tradition lives in Bad Ragaz!

Every year, immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere with the Bulle Christmas Market.

During three days you can immerse yourself in the Christmas magic in the medieval town of Murten. More than 90 stalls offer visitors specialties, tastings and a variety of Christmas items and crafts.

Twinkling decorations, the scent of spices wafting over the stands, colourful Christmas trees... Payerne Christmas market captivates visitors in a fairytale atmosphere during the festive period.