Chlouser-Märit Aarberg Christmas Market
Visitors can browse more than 100 market stalls, local specialty shops, and food vendors throughout the town square. Highlights include the Aarberg Christmas tree, a mulled wine stand, glassblowing, and hand-lettering demonstrations. Families can enjoy a carousel, a toy train, gingerbread decorating, face painting, and visits from Samichlous and Schmutzli.
What to Expect
Traditional Christmas market across the historic old town of Aarberg.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Chlouser-Märit Aarberg
Food & Drink
Market gastro businesses offer food and drink, and there is a Chlouser mulled-wine stand.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Traditional and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Various parking options are available. The swimming pool car park is reserved for market participants/exhibitors.
Tips & Advice
- Take the train or Postauto, as the station and Aarberg Post/Bahnhof bus stop are close to the market.
- Use the parking plan and follow signs on site; several car parks are about five or ten minutes’ walk away.
- Avoid the swimming pool car park, which is reserved for market participants and exhibitors.
- Plan gingerbread decorating for Friday afternoon or Saturday, and face painting for Sunday, when those activities are scheduled.
- Check shop and restaurant hours separately, as they may differ from the market’s opening hours.
Special Events & Promotions
- Samichlous visits on Saturday and Sunday at set times.
- Children's face painting on Sunday at Coiffure Moving Hair.
- Gingerbread decorating on Friday and Saturday in the Klosterstube at Hotel Krone.
- A concert by the Musikgesellschaft Aarberg, with times still to be announced.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it good for kids?
Yes, the market is for all ages. Children can ride the carousel, watch the toy train, decorate gingerbread, have their faces painted and meet Samichlous and Schmutzli.
What is there to see besides the stalls?
There's the Aarberg Christmas tree, the Chlouser mulled wine stand, a glassblower and a hand-lettering demonstration. The Musikgesellschaft Aarberg also gives a concert.
Are the old-town shops and restaurants open?
Yes, the specialty shops and restaurants in the old town are open during the market. Their hours may differ from the market's.
Where should I park?
Paid lots at the station, Jennimatte, Storzmatte and Pferdemarkt are about 5 minutes' walk away. Free lots such as Aarolina, Viehmarkt and Aareweg/Reitplatz are about 10 minutes away. The lot by the swimming pool is reserved for exhibitors.
Can I get there by public transport?
Yes. The market is right by Aarberg SBB station and the Aarberg Post/Bahnhof bus stop, and the organizers recommend coming by train or PostBus.
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