Switzerland Christmas Markets 2025

More info | One of the biggest Christmas markets in Switzerland, Montreux Noël always delights visitors. The lakeside square bursts with charming stalls offering everything from handcrafted gifts and sparkling decorations to traditional wooden nutcracker soldiers. After shopping, unwind at the lively Bar des Étoiles chalet or indulge in festive favourites like waffles and mulled wine. Montreux is also great for families, with a giant ferris wheel and Santa Claus flying over the lake on his sleigh. You can even visit Santa in his snowy mountain home at Rochers-de-Naye.  

More info | Held across the Lucerne's atmospheric Old Town, this magical event features a host of wooden stalls selling all the traditional handmade Christmas gifts you could wish for; you can also stock up on beautiful decorations as well as seasonal confectionary. There are tempting treats such as warm crèpes and mulled wine to savour as you browse. The market is open into the evening, with a fantastic, festive atmosphere. Don't miss the fondue chalet, or the magical ice rink perfectly situated by the lake.

Bern's Old Town is an attractive backdrop to 3 Christmas Market venues. Münsterplatz market is devoted to local artisans and offers the chance to find a truly unique gift for a loved one. The more traditional market on Waisenhausplatz has festively decorated wooden stalls with a wide selection of typical Christmas gifts, sweets, decorations and handcrafted souvenirs. Mulled wine will give you a warm glow! The Starsmarket has a heated fondue hut, entertainment and local designers' stalls. Skate on the ice rink by the Parliament Building from mid Dec.

Zurich goes in for Christmas in a big way with attractions across the city. The oldest Christmas Market is found in the picturesque Old Town, while the largest awaits in the square in front of the opera house. The main station boasts the Christkindlimarkt with plenty of stalls and a 10m sparkling tree! If you wander along Bahnhofstrasse you'll see the unique singing Christmas Tree and perhaps one of the choirs. A huge choice of gifts tempt you over to beautifully decorated market stands and there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy a glass of bubbles or a hot bite to eat.

Basel is the 'Christmas City' with illuminated buildings and decorated pine trees. The two markets in the Old Town feature around 160 wooden stalls offering a wonderful Christmas experience. Traders and artisans present pottery, Christmas spices, wooden decorations as well as perfumes and candles. Sweet gifts include famous Läckerli biscuits. Johann Wanner, the 'couturier of Christmas' has his famous shop in Basel's historic centre - it's worth a visit for its beautifully made decorations, handblown glass and traditional wooden toys.

All holidays are tailor-made and airline prices fluctuate constantly. Guide prices are indicative only, for holidays with flights to Geneva for Montreux or Zurich for Lucerne, Bern & Zurich and to Basel for Basel. Prices will vary by departure point and travel date.

Also included is bed and breakfast accommodation in a 3 star hotel (based on 2 sharing), return rail transfers between the airport and resort and ATOL protection. Lucerne, Montreux and Bern holidays also include a Half Fare Card with discounts for excursions. Full terms & conditions available here.