Zürich-West
Frau Gerold's Winter Garden transforms into a cosy winter oasis, full of twinkling lights, warm mulled wine and a festive atmosphere.
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Illuminarium
Illuminarium
The courtyard of the Landesmuseum comes alive in a spectacle of lights, the highlight of which is a sparkling show synchronised with music and intricate projections
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Things to do
Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets
Things to do
Kunsthaus Museum
Switzerland's largest art museum is home to treasures from the middle ages to today, with a particular strength in its European collection
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Sechseläutenplatz
Münsterhof
Werdmühleplatz
Zurich Old Town
Christkindlimarkt
Europaallee
Sechseläutenplatz
With 100 stalls and beautiful views over the lake, this market is known for its jewellery and Fondue-Chalet
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Zurich Old Town
With dozens of stalls lining Niederdorfstrasse and spilling onto Hirschenplatz, this market is the city’s most romantic
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Zurich main station
The fragrant Christkindlimarkt dominates the station hall of Switzerland’s largest train station for four weeks, and is one of Europe’s largest indoor Christmas markets
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Münsterhof
High-quality, hyper-local products dominate at this market in the shadow of some of the city’s most beautiful buildings
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Werdmühleplatz
Ideal for music lovers, this market’s singing Christmas tree hosts choirs from the region throughout Advent to provide a festive soundtrack
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Europaallee
This centrally located market, by the train station, is ideal as part of a larger shopping trip: dozens of stalls offer delicious food from around the world
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Lindt Home of Chocolate
As well as its spectacular chocolate fountain, there’s an interactive tour, a chance to make your own chocolate, a shop and the wonderful Lindt cafe
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Pavillon Le Corbusier
A Swiss art museum dedicated to the work of renowned architect Le Corbusier
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Opera House
Circus Conelli
Candle Making
Jelmoli Märlitram
Dolder Ice Rink
Candle making
Visit the Bürkliplatz tent to dip a wick into melted wax, creating your own bespoke candle. All proceeds are donated to charity
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Circus Conelli
Head into the twinkling red tent on the island of Bauschänzli in the River Limmat for breathtaking acrobatics, comedy and live music with a festive theme
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Opera House
Pop into the Opernhaus foyer daily in December for the free 5.30pm concert – a lush 15-minute break from the bustle outside
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Dolder Ice Rink
The Dolder open-air ice rink is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, at 6,000sq m, and is open daily for skating, curling, snow-sculpting and even ice discos
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Jelmoli Märlitram
Children aged four to nine can board a sparkling red tram through Advent with Santa as he forgoes his sleigh for a beautiful vintage city ride
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Christmas Markets
Things to do
Cafes
Café & Conditorei 1842
Babu’s Bakery
Salon Theater Herzbaracke
Sprüngli
Café Felix
Café & Conditorei 1842
The people of Zurich have enjoyed pastries, cakes, legendary hot chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, here for 182 years
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Sprüngli
Many Zurich residents list this as their favourite spot for cake and chocolates, but the breakfasts and sandwiches are also excellent
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Salon Theater Herzbaracke
This floating theatre brings cabaret and variety shows to audiences, with a variety of drinks and food to enjoy while you float into another era
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Café Felix
This sophisticated traditional spot is groaning under the weight of pastries, house-made chocolates and excellent coffee
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Babu’s Bakery & Coffeehouse
The wealth of freshly baked cakes, fruit tarts, waffles and fruit juices is almost overwhelming at this oh-so-cool venue at the heart of Zurich
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Grossmünster
Main Station
Grossmünster
Main Station
Grossmünster
Cafes
Cafes
Lindt Home of Chocolate
Kunsthaus Museum
Pavillon Le Corbusier
Zürich-West
Lindt Home of Chocolate
Kunsthaus Museum
Pavillon Le Corbusier
Zürich-West
Lindt Home of Chocolate
Kunsthaus Museum
Pavillon Le Corbusier
Zürich-West
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