Weihnachtsmarkt im Bellpark
Stalls nestled beneath towering giant sequoias offer handmade crafts, unique gifts, and diverse foods ranging from freshly baked Grittibänz to Bratwurst and Glühwein. Visitors can gather around an open fire to roast sausages and enjoy live music from choirs, alphorn players, and bands on the central market stage. Young guests can ride a children's train and listen to fairy tales told inside Museum im Bellpark.
What to Expect
Festive market stalls set beneath giant sequoia trees in Kriens.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Weihnachtsmarkt im Bellpark
Food & Drink
Stalls offer regional and distant specialties, including freshly baked Grittibänz, bratwurst, other hearty dishes and snacks, and hot Glühwein.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and welcoming
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Sa 11 – 21 Uhr; So 11 – 21 Uhr; Mo 14 – 21 Uhr; Di 11 – 20 Uhr.
- Parking: Parkplätze gibt es in der Einstellhalle des Zentrums Hofmatt und auf dem Gemeindehausplatz; beide sind gebührenpflichtig.
Tips & Advice
- Take VBL bus 1 or 5 to Hofmatt-Bellpark, because the stop is right at the market entrance and the organisers recommend public transport.
- Bring the kids on 8 December to see the traditional Samichlaus visit from the Galli Zunft.
- Plan to eat at the market, because the stalls serve hearty dishes for lunch or dinner as well as snacks and Glühwein.
- Spend some time at the open fire, where you can roast sausages and warm up together.
- Check the stage and children's programme when it's published in November 2026, so you can catch the choirs, bands, alphorn or harp you want.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Samichlaus of the Galli Zunft makes his traditional visit on 8 December.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
Kids can ride the children's train and hear fairy tales in the storytelling room at the Museum im Bellpark. On 8 December, the Samichlaus visits.
What can I eat and drink?
The stalls sell regional specialties and dishes from further away, from freshly baked Grittibänz to Bratwurst and hot Glühwein. There are hearty meals for lunch or dinner, snacks, and edible gifts too.
What music is on?
The stage in the middle of the market has solo acts, choirs, blues and rock bands, alphorn and harp music, and ensembles from the Musikschule Kriens. The full stage programme comes out in November 2026.
What's the best way to get there?
Public transport is recommended. VBL buses 1 and 5 stop at Hofmatt-Bellpark, right at the market entrance, and the Kriens local buses stop there too.
Where can I park?
There's paid parking in the Zentrum Hofmatt garage (follow the signs) and on Gemeindehausplatz.
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