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Category: Christmas
Candle Dipping in Zurich
Where to make hand-dipped candles in Zürich during Christmas time and tips for success.
Zürich “Märlitram” ride with Samichlaus
Tips on how to best enjoy this delightful Christmas tradition, where children ride a tram around Zurich with Samichlaus and listen to holiday stories.
6 Easy recipes for Swiss Christmas Cookies
Recipes for six popular Swiss Christmas cookies, including Zimtstern and Mailänderli, and tips for success.
Illuminarium • Christmas Light Festival in Zürich
Zürich light festival during Christmas season with an extravagantly lit courtyard filled with food stands and optional light and music show.
Zauberwald Lenzerheide • Light Festival in the Magic Forest
Wander a snowy forest filled with artistic light installations, a special event for the holidays.
Montreux Noël Christmas market • 10 Activities for Families
This lively Christmas market on the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva has lots of fun extras for children, making it a great choice for a special family weekend.
Einsiedeln Christmas Market
Charming Christmas market in a small village near Zürich, with other amusements including an enormous nativity scene, lebkuchen museum and great sledding hill.
Santa’s Visit Santa at the top of a Swiss mountain
For a special Christmas experience, ride a cogwheel train to the top of mountain near Montreux to visit Santa and enjoy gorgeous panorama views over Lake Geneva and the Swiss alps.,
10 Best Switzerland Christmas Markets 2025 (with map!)
The best Christmas markets to visit in Switzerland with lots of market stands, tasty food, musical performances, activities for children and festive atmospheres.
Christmas Market on Mount Pilatus
The Christmas market on Mount Pilatus is a good excuse to admire the panoramic views while enjoying some holiday cheer.

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