Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 27 minutes ago

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From late November till December, Switzerland hosts plenty of fantastic Christmas markets. The tradition of Christmas roots very deeply in the Swiss culture. However, among all these many markets around in Zürich, Basel, Einsiedeln, Stein am Rhein, Lucerne, Montreux, Bern, etc.: Which ones are the most beautiful Christmas markets of Switzerland? Watch the video and get to meet the Top 5 Christmas Markets of Switzerland!
Einsiedeln - the most Christian Christmas market of Switzerland. The town of Einsiedeln is well-known for its large monastery and hosting the most beautiful church of Switzerland. The Christmas market is held only for a short time in the very beginning of December. The market concentrates around the square in front of the monastery, which provides a very authentic atmosphere. The Christmas market stretches into the old town and hosts various stalls with handmade souvenirs and foods.
Zürich - the most hip Christmas market of Switzerland. Zürich is very modern and this well reflects in its many Christmas markets. The markets are scattered throughout the city. Very important are the ones at the Bellevue and Zürich main station (Zürich HB). The market at the Bellevue is predominantly a foodie market, the one at the main station is rather traditional with many handicrafts. The Werdmühleplatz hosts the singing Christmas tree, a unique attraction! The Illuminarium is at the national museum and charms with its many lights and the light show.
Stein am Rhein - The fairytale town. The Märlistadt is not exactly a Christmas market but tries to balance between Christmas and fairytales. The opening is on December 1st and starts with a march of Trychler, a beautiful Swiss tradition. Enjoy the many performances and themes at the market and experience of the best winter fairytale / winter wonderland markets you could find in Switzerland.
Monreux - The most cheesy Christmas market. Montreux's Christmas market is by the lake promenade. Something very different and this makes the market stand out among the others! But the best of the best is the flying Santa Claus. This is what the market is the most known for! Enjoy the many stalls with finest Swiss handicraft. A perfect place to buy authentic souvenirs made with much love!
Basel - The most traditional Christmas Market. Basel's Christmas market is very traditional. The biggest attraction are though not the products the stalls are selling but rather the way the stalls have decorated themselves. Basel has very strict regulations and requires high efforts to produce an authentic christmassy atmosphere for everyone who was given the opportunity to have stall. Enjoy delicious glühwine (mulled wine), buying various handmade souvenirs and try seasonal delicassies. Among all markets, the one at Basel is the most beautiful one!

Where to find the markets?
Zürich: Illuminarium, Bellevue, Zürich HB (Zurich Main Station), Werdmühleplatz, Fraumünster
Einsiedeln: Klosterplatz
Basel: Basler Münster (Basel Minster), Barfüesserplatz
Montreux: Lake Promenade
Stein am Rhein: Old Town

Information about the local tourism:
https://www.maerlistadt.ch/en/
myswitzerland.com/en-ch/experiences/events/maerlistadt-stein-am-rhein
basel.com/en/events/christmas/christmas-market
montreuxnoel.com/en-1-homepage.html
https://www.eyz.swiss/en/things-to-do/shopping/maerkte/einsiedeln-christmas-market/
https://www.einsiedler-weihnacht.ch/

Music by Epidemic Sound

Equipment: Sony α6500, GoPro Hero 8 Black, DJI Mavic Air, DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Special thanks to Doreen, Märlistadt Stein am Rhein

0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Greeting
1:11 - Einsiedeln
3:23 - Zürich
7:43 - Märlistadt Stein am Rhein
11:02 - Montreux
13:06 - Basel