Zurich to Bern, Switzerland’s Christmas markets shine and sparkle with season’s cheer

St. Gallen market has a mystical ambiance created by the 700 stars that illuminate the Old Town. The Christmas and Christchindli Market offers a festive experience, with the streets lined with festively adorned vendors. (All pictures sourced from official tourism department)

Christmas markets in Bern, Switzerland's capital, feature over 50 stalls that sell handcrafted gifts, Swiss specialties and decorations items

An aerial view of the Zurich Christmas market

The Christmas market in Zurich is by far the largest and the most dynamic within Switzerland. This market is located at the city centre, along Bahnhofstrasse, with its Singing Christmas Tree where choirs sing in a giant Christmas tree made of lights, while the market is home to more than 150 stalls where various types of Swiss holiday treats can be found, such as Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (a creamy veal dish) and locally made gingerbread

Montreux’s Christmas market is set by the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva and boasts over 150 stalls. The market is well known for its brilliant lights which shimmer on the lake and create a magical atmosphere. The market has everything from handmade crafts to, among other things, the famous Montreux chocolate fondue.

Christmas in Montreux, Switzerland

Lucerne's Christmas market is one of the most picturesque in Switzerland, specially with views of the snow-covered Alps and Lake Lucerne. The highlight is the historic town, where over 70 stalls offer gifts, handmade crafts, and traditional Swiss Christmas treats. The major attraction of the market is a massive Christmas tree, covered in thousands of lights

Lucerne's Christmas market

Christmas in Lucerne

Weihnachtsmarkt, Switzerland

Christkindlimarkt in Zurich offers everything from eateries to decoration materials to its visitors and is one of the most prominent Christmas markets in the country

Zurich to Bern, Switzerland’s Christmas markets shine and sparkle with season’s cheer

Come along to the charming X-mas markets of the picture-postcard country known for its alpine vistas, watches and chocolates

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