Switzerland Christmas markets 2026: Zurich, Basel, Montreux and more
The indoor market in Zurich's main station, the winter wonderland on Uetliberg, Basel's markets around the Barfüsserkirche and Münsterplatz, Rudolf's Christmas market by Lake Lucerne, Montreux Noël on Lake Geneva and Geneva's Noël au Quai: this year's dates for Switzerland's Christmas markets in one place, sorted by start date.
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EntertainmentZurich / Uetliberg
Uetliberg Winter Wonderland
Fri, November 6, 2026 – Sun, January 31, 2027
Zurich / Main Station
Christmas Market at Zurich Main Station
Thu, November 19, 2026 – Thu, December 24
Geneva / Quai du Mont-Blanc
Noël au Quai (Geneva Christmas Market)
Thu, November 19, 2026 – Thu, December 24
Lucerne / Werftsteg
Rudolf's Christmas Market
Fri, November 20, 2026 – Wed, December 23
Vaud / Montreux
Montreux Noël Christmas Market
Fri, November 20, 2026 – Thu, December 24
Basel / Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz
Basel Christmas Market
Thu, November 26, 2026 – Wed, December 23
Good to know
- Zurich's station market is under a roof, so it works even in bad weather.
- Uetliberg is colder than the city below, so dress warmly; Santa's House on the Rochers-de-Naye summit needs a ticket.
- Several markets have fondue chalets; Geneva's can be booked online.