Switzerland's Christmas Markets 2025

Combine festive shopping and Swiss scenery

 

Switzerland knows how to do Christmas markets - twinkling lights, mulled wine, artisan crafts, and an irresistible dose of festive charm. Whether you're travelling with your Mum, your partner, or a group of girlfriends, this is the perfect setting for a magical short break.

Wander through traditional wooden chalets brimming with seasonal treasures, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of snow-dusted mountains. As the markets and pop-up restaurants stay open late into the evening, you’ll have plenty of time to soak up the festive atmosphere. During the day, why not venture further? We can suggest a range of day trip ideas to help you explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes.

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Montreux | 20 Nov-24 Dec 2025 Christmas Markets

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 details...

Montreux | 20 Nov-24 Dec 2025
Christmas Markets

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 details...

 
Lucerne | 4 Dec-21 Dec 2025 Christmas Markets

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. More details...

Lucerne | 4 Dec-21 Dec 2025
Christmas Markets

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. More details...

 
Bern | Late Nov-23 Dec 2025 Ice skating at the parliament building in Bern

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.

Bern | Late Nov-23 Dec 2025
Ice skating at the parliament building in Bern

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.

 
Interlaken | Late Nov-22 Dec 2025 Interlaken

Wander through a 10m decorated and illuminated tunnel to enter the heart of Interlaken's Christmas Market, where a huge Christmas tree and decorated chalets await you. Let yourself be whisked away to a magical winter wonderland full of sparkle and festive atmosphere, where the stalls selling handmade arts and crafts help to build the magic of Christmas. Treat yourself to a traditional delicacy and a mulled wine while you browse. Even Santa makes an appearance in the sky every evening! Winterheart-Interlaken as it is known is located in the Casino gardens.

Interlaken | Late Nov-22 Dec 2025
Interlaken

Wander through a 10m decorated and illuminated tunnel to enter the heart of Interlaken's Christmas Market, where a huge Christmas tree and decorated chalets await you. Let yourself be whisked away to a magical winter wonderland full of sparkle and festive atmosphere, where the stalls selling handmade arts and crafts help to build the magic of Christmas. Treat yourself to a traditional delicacy and a mulled wine while you browse. Even Santa makes an appearance in the sky every evening! Winterheart-Interlaken as it is known is located in the Casino gardens.

 
Zurich | Late Nov-23 Dec 2025 Zurich Christmas Market

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.

Zurich | Late Nov-23 Dec 2025
Zurich Christmas Market

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 | 27 Nov-23 Dec 2025 Basel-lights

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.

Basel | 27 Nov-23 Dec 2025
Basel-lights

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.

 

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