Illustrative photo Bern Christmas Markets 2026 – Sternenmarkt, Minster Square & Waisenhausplatz
Bern’s Christmas Markets 2026 take place from 19 November to 27 December in the UNESCO Old Town. Sternenmarkt, Waisenhausplatz, Münsterplatz and the artisan market offer design, crafts, fondue and festive lights – all free of charge and within walking distance.
Illustrative photo Bô Noël Lausanne 2026 – Modern Winter Festival & Christmas Market
From 19 Nov to 31 Dec 2026, Bô Noël in Lausanne blends traditional festive charm with modern design, art installations, cozy igloos, and urban lifestyle.
Illustrative photo Zurich Christmas Markets 2026: Locations, Dates and Highlights
From Bellevue Noël at Sechseläutenplatz to the Christkindlimarkt inside the main station and the oldest market in Niederdorf, Zurich turns into a city full of Christmas markets from November 19 through late December 2026, all free to visit.
Illustrative photo Geneva Christmas Market 2026: Noël au Quai by the Lake
The Noël au Quai Christmas market takes place from November 19 to December 24, 2026, on the Quai du Mont Blanc in Geneva. With free admission, visitors can enjoy artisan crafts, fondue, street food and a carousel right by Lake Geneva.
Illustrative photo Medieval Christmas Market Dachsen 2026 – Schloss Laufen & Rhine Falls
The Medieval Christmas Market Dachsen 2026 runs 20–22 November at Schloss Laufen and Schlössli Wörth, on the Rhine Falls. Free entry, two castles, two cantons, ferry or bridge between them. Friday 17:00–22:00, Saturday 10:00–22:00, Sunday 10:00–17:00 – the regional season opener before Schaffhausen and Märlistadt.
Illustrative photo Polaris Festival, Verbier, Switzerland 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets and Ski Music Guide
Polaris Festival 2026 takes place over two weekends in Verbier, Switzerland: 20–21 and 27–28 November. Expect electronic music, immersive production and an alpine winter setting in Val de Bagnes. Tickets and the lineup are published at polarisfestival.ch.
Illustrative photo Montreux Noël 2026 – Lake Geneva Christmas Market, Program & Guide
From 20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Montreux Noël enchants the Lake Geneva shoreline with festive chalets, delicious Swiss treats, and the world-famous spectacle of Santa Claus flying in his sleigh overhead.
Illustrative photo Vevey Riviera Noël 2026 – Christmas Market by Lake Geneva with Finnish Kotas
Vevey Riviera Noël 2026 takes place from 20 November to 24 December at Place du Marché and Place Scanavin in Vevey. With an ice rink, Finnish kotas, regional specialities and lake views on Lake Geneva, the free market offers a cosy Advent atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Gommer Adventsmärt 2026 – Traditional Advent Market in Fiesch
The Gommer Adventsmärt 2026 takes place from 20 to 22 November in the village centre of Fiesch at the foot of the Aletsch Glacier. With over 70 stalls, Valais specialities and Alpine atmosphere, it offers the ideal start to the Advent season with free admission.
Illustrative photo Solothurn Christmas Markets 2026 – Magical Advent in the Baroque City
Experience the magical Christmas markets in Solothurn from November 20 to December 20, 2026. Enjoy historical settings along the Aare River, artisanal crafts, and traditional Swiss Advent atmosphere in Switzerland's most beautiful Baroque city.
Illustrative photo Rheinfelden Winter Village 2026 – Advent on the Rhine
Feldschlösschen Winterdorf in Rheinfelden, Switzerland, is confirmed for 26–29 November 2026: a market in front of the brewery castle, free last season. Adventsfunkeln adds old-town lights, carriages and specialist fairs instead of one hut mile. Easy to pair with Liestal (10–13 December) and Basel.
Illustrative photo Basel Christmas Markets 2026 – Four Markets in the Old Town
Basel Christmas Market 2026 is four separate sites, not one square: Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz (26 November–23 December, 11:00–20:30), Adväntsgass on Rheingasse, and the new Theaterplatz village (planned through 3 January 2027). Free entry, about 150 chalets, the Wanner tree and Kleinbasel fondue. Check lists on basel.com and bs.ch.