Kambly Weihnachtsmarkt Trubschachen
Around thirty decorated chalets gather around the Kambly Erlebnis to showcase regional culinary delicacies and handmade crafts. Guests can enjoy treats like Emmental raclette and mulled wine with seating in a heated tent, or participate in activities such as gingerbread decorating, candle making, and puppet theater. Just steps away, a lantern-lit trail along the River Ilfis leads visitors to an open campfire in the winter landscape.
What to Expect
Thirty illuminated chalets forming a festive Christmas village in the Emmental.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Chalets and food trucks serve regional specialties including Emmental raclette, sausages and mulled wine, with seating in a heated tent; visitors can also buy sausages to grill by the riverside campfire and enjoy free tea there.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and christmas-market visitors
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: No general market admission price is stated. Lebkuchen decorating costs CHF 6.00 per Lebkuchen, of which CHF 2.00 goes to a charitable organization; Güetzidösli decorating costs CHF 8.00 per tin; candle-making costs CHF 3.30 per 100 g. Tea at the Liechtli-Weg is free; a sausage can be bought at the fire, with no price stated.
- Hours: Market: Fri 11:00–20:00; Sat 11:00–20:00; Sun 10:00–17:00. Liechtli-Weg: Fri and Sat 16:00–20:00. The Kambly Erlebnis opens at 9:00 in the morning; its evening opening hours are extended in line with the market. Decorating activities run Friday through Sunday during market opening hours. Kasperlitheater: Fri 15:00 and 17:00; Sat 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00; Sun 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00. Samichlaus: Sun 6 Dec, 11:00–16:00. Music: Sat 28 Nov, 14:00–16:00; Sat 5 Dec, 13:30–14:30.
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash or be ready to pay with Twint at the food and exhibitor stands, which accept those payment methods.
- No advance registration is needed for the Christmas-tent activities, so you can join in without booking ahead.
- Take the BLS train to Trubschachen and check the online timetable before setting out.
- Visit the Liechtli-Weg on a Friday or Saturday evening, when the lantern trail is open and free tea is offered by the fire.
- Bring warm clothing for the outdoor lantern trail beside the River Ilfis.
Special Events & Promotions
- Lebkuchen decorating is available for an extra cost on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during market hours.
- Güetzidösli decorating is available for an extra cost on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during market hours.
- Candle-making is available for an extra cost.
- Kasperlitheater performances are scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Samichlaus visits on Sunday, December 6.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What activities can visitors try?
Visitors can decorate gingerbread and cookie tins, make candles, watch puppet theater and follow the lantern-lit trail along the River Ilfis.
Do I need to register in advance for the activities in the Christmas tent?
No advance registration is needed for the Christmas-tent activities.
What food and drink can I find?
Market chalets and food trucks offer regional foods such as Emmental raclette and sausages, along with mulled wine. There is seating in a heated tent.
How can I pay at the food and exhibitor stands?
Those stands accept cash or Twint.
How can I get to the market by public transport?
The event encourages visitors to travel to Trubschachen on the BLS train and check the online timetable before departure.
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