Christkindlimärt Rapperswil-Jona
Set in the medieval old town, the market showcases an array of handmade artisan goods, including wooden items, jewellery, knitwear, and holiday decorations. Visitors can enjoy traditional seasonal treats like fondue, raclette, glühwein, roasted chestnuts, and crêpes. Festive activities include candle dipping, blacksmithing demonstrations, and fairy-tale storytelling sessions.
What to Expect
Medieval old-town market with artisan crafts, candle dipping, and fairy tales.
Event Details
Duration
Märchen dauern ca. 20 bis 30 Minuten.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Rapperswil Zürichsee Tourismus
Food & Drink
Market stalls and bars offer glühwein, fondue, raclette, roasted chestnuts, crêpes, magenbrot and preserves.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Wed–Fri 14.00–21.00; Sat 11.00–21.00; Sun 11.00–19:30.
- Parking: Parking is limited and all paid; skip the car on December 20, when the Lido ice rink lots are reserved for the SCRJ Lakers game.
Tips & Advice
- Take the train to Rapperswil, since the market is two minutes' walk from the station and parking in town is limited and paid.
- Leave the car at home on December 20, when the parking at the Lido ice rink is reserved for the SCRJ Lakers game.
- Come between December 9 and 13 for the big market with over 200 stalls, compared with around 100 vendors on the other weekends.
- Bring children on a Saturday or Sunday to combine candle dipping with a 20 to 30 minute fairy tale in the Märlizelt, both in the Bühlerallee.
- Avoid December 7, 8, 14, 15 and 16, when there is no market, and plan your visit around the three opening stretches.
Special Events & Promotions
- The big market with over 200 stalls runs Wednesday, December 9 to Sunday, December 13, newly spread over five days.
- Fairy tales by Märchenkoffer in the Märlizelt on December 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 19 and 20.
- Candle dipping by Pfadi General Dufour in the Bühlerallee on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays of each market weekend.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the stalls?
Most of what's on offer is handmade: wooden items, jewellery, soaps, children's clothes, hats, preserves, knitwear, Christmas decorations and tree baubles.
What food and drink is there?
There's Glühwein, roasted chestnuts, fondue, raclette, crêpes and Magenbrot, and there are cosy huts and bars too.
What is there for children?
Märchenkoffer tells fairy tales in the Märlizelt in the Bühlerallee, each lasting about 20 to 30 minutes. There is also candle dipping run by Pfadi General Dufour, plus blacksmithing.
Is one weekend bigger than the others?
Yes. The big market, with over 200 stalls, runs from Wednesday, December 9 to Sunday, December 13, now over five days. The first and third weekends have around 100 vendors each.
Can I still sign up as a vendor?
No, the registration deadline for 2026 has already passed.
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