Christmas Markets 2025 in and around Zurich
Planning a festive day out with kids? Here are the confirmed Christmas markets in Zurich for 2025, plus easy day trips, highlights for families, and ZVV hints.
Zurich city
Wienachtsdorf in Sechseläutenplatz / Opera House — 20 Nov–23 Dec 2025
Dörfli – Old Town, Niederdorf & Rosenhof — 20 Nov–23 Dec 2025
Christkindlimarkt – Zurich Main Station (HB) — 20 Nov–24 Dec 2025
Münsterhof Christmas Market — 20 Nov–24 Dec 2025
Singing Christmas Tree – Werdmühleplatz — 20 Nov–23 Dec 2025
Weihnachtsallee – Europaallee — 20 Nov–23 Dec 2025
Around Lake Zurich
- Oerliker Weihnachtsmarkt (Max-Bill-Platz, Oerlikon) — Fri–Sat, 28–29 Nov 2025. All the info here.
- Adventsmarkt Küsnacht — Wed, 26 Nov 2025, 12:00–20:30, Dorfzentrum.
- Weihnachtsmärt Meilen — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 (first Advent, 13:00–19:00).
- Weihnachtsmarkt Rüti (ZH) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025.
- Weihnachtsmarkt Horgen (Dorfplatz) — Fri–Sun, 28–30 Nov 2025.
- Weihnachtsmarkt Thalwil — Fri, 5 Dec 2025, 15:00–21:00, Gotthardstrasse/Centralplatz.
The Circle at Zurich Airport with an easy ride with the S-Bahn from Zurich HB
Circle Weihnachtsdorf (ZRH Airport) — 19 Nov–28 Dec 2025. Food huts with a variety of tastes and fondue chalets are bookable. Details here.
Zauberpark am Flughafen Zürich (The Circle) — 19 Nov–7 Dec 2025 Includes a light trail and nightly concerts. More details here.
Creative pop-ups
Sihlcity Wintergarten in Kalanderplatz — 14 Nov–24 Dec 2025 Has a cozy “winter garden” vibe. All the info here.
Illuminarium (Swiss National Museum courtyard) — 6 Nov–30 Dec 2025. Immersive light installations with food stalls. Ticketed evening shows next to Zürich HB.
Heiliger Bimbam! Halle 550, Oerlikon — 11–14 Dec & 18–21 Dec 2025 Features a big indie design market. All the info here.
Uetliberger Weihnachtsmarkt (UTO Kulm) — winter 2025 edition. A small, scenic market at the top—check dates nearer the time).
Family-favorite seasonal add-ons that aren't markets but a family must
Märlitram - The classic storybook tram for kids 4–9 — 21 Nov–23 Dec 2025 (no rides 30 Nov & 14 Dec). Tickets are available starting November 13th.
Lichterschwimmen - Candle boats on the Limmat river — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 at 18:00 at Stadthausquai. More about the history here.
Limmatzauber Dietikon – Samichlaus Chindermärt — Sat–Sun, 6–7 Dec 2025 Includes a kids’ market, shows & fondue chalet. More details here.
Easy day trips under 1 hour from Zurich
Baden “WunderDorf” — 29 Oct–21 Dec 2025
Winterthur — 19 Nov–23 Dec 2025
Einsiedeln, Klosterplatz — 28 Nov–8 Dec 2025
Bülach — 28–30 Nov 2025
Grüningen (1st Advent) — Sun, 30 Nov 2025
Rapperswil-Jona — Thu–Sun, 4–21 Dec 2025 (big market 11–14 Dec)
Bremgarten (AG) — 4–7 Dec 2025
Uster (Stadtpark) — 11–14 Dec 2025
Family tips
For fewer crowds, go at opening or on weekday mornings.
Old Town lanes are narrow—consider a baby carrier or compact stroller.
Rainy day? The HB market is indoors.
Warm-up spots: museum cafés near Landesmuseum & Kunsthaus.
Note: Dates can change. Always check the official site before you go.
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