Quirky pop up bars designer markets and not so silent christmas sounds make advent in zurich an unforgettable experience.
Zurich christmas lights 2016.
Christmas market in zurich 2016.
Parkplatz holberg zurich kloten november 17 2016 january 2 2017 saltonatale ch singing christmas tree performances zurich werdmühleplatz november 24 2016 december 23 2016 singingchristmastree ch lucy christmas light switch on bahnhofstrasse november 24 2016 at 6 00pm.
The christmas tree in lugano is also worthy of a visit and you can see the giant tree standing proudly each day in december in the piazza reforma.
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Zurich s main shopping street the bahnhofstrasse is illuminated for christmas in a switch on ceremony at 6pm.
Sunday opening and night shopping provide the opportunity to splash out on gifts.
On the 24 th november the pre christmas shopping starts with the switching on of the christmas lights at bahnhofstrasse at 18 00 and then night shopping till 22 00.
However in addition to enchanting christmas stalls events and light installations christmas in zurich is also urban chic and contemporary.
One of the best features of the zurich christmas market is the way it s spread out across multiple venues meaning lots of opportunities for varied christmas sightseeing.
So that the christmas lights on zurich s bahnhofstrasse could shine in full splendour on 22 november the special installations department at kummler matter did a great job.
Mulled wine twinkling lights and even a fifty foot tree featuring sparkling swarovski crystals zurich may not be the first festive destination you imagine when you think of this landlocked country but it s certainly home to many a festive light display and christmas market.
The whole city is bathed in warm light there s a scent of cinnamon and mulled wine in the air and christmas melodies ring out everywhere.
Here are the best market venues places to go if you want to truly appreciate zurich at christmas time.
Christmas markets advent concerts and christmas shows.
Zurich christmas market map overview.
Locals love the lights at hotel seeburg in luzern and of course the magical led lights lucy hanging down over the bahnhofstrasse in zurich.
During advent and at christmas zurich exudes a truly magical atmosphere.
The so called lucy lights named after the beatles song apparently may not quite.
And what s more zurich s hoteliers throw fantastic parties on new.
Christmas lights and night shopping.