Last updated: 11. November 2024
Plan your holiday experiences in Rapperswil with our comprehensive event guide. Discover carefully selected festive activities that accompany both locals and visitors throughout the Advent season.
The medieval old town transforms into an atmospheric meeting point with traditional market stalls on the main square. From the historic castle to the lake promenade, festively decorated alleys stretch out, while the Christmas market at Fischmarktplatz presents regional specialties and handicrafts. The neighboring communities along Lake Zurich enrich the winter program with additional advent markets and cultural performances.
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Rapperswil Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market Rapperswil-Jona
- What to Expect
- Diverse range of handmade crafts and regional products.
- Description
- The Christkindlimärt Rapperswil-Jona is a popular Christmas market in the medieval old town of Rapperswil. It offers a diverse range of handmade crafts and regional products. The market is located just 2 minutes' walk from Rapperswil train station.
- Where
- Rapperswil-Jona | More Info : Christmas Market Rapperswil-Jona
Aarau Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of ice rink and fondue chalet.
- Description
- The Aarau Christmas market offers a diverse range of market stalls, food options, workshops, and concerts. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful ice rink with music and cool lighting, as well as the fondue chalet with truffle fondue.
- Where
- Aarau | More Info : Aarau Christmas Market
Olten Advent Market
- What to Expect
- Over 55 beautifully decorated chalets with daily changing offerings.
- Description
- The Olten Adventsdorf offers a variety of attractions, from chalets with changing offerings to culinary options and activities for children.
- Where
- Olten | More Info : Olten Advent Market
Bad Zurzach Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas market with many small wooden huts.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Bad Zurzach transforms the market square into a charming Christmas village with many beautifully decorated wooden huts. Visit the traditional Christmas market around the Verenamünster and enjoy the atmosphere of the traders and craftsmen.
- Where
- Bad Zurzach | More Info : Bad Zurzach Christmas Market
Brunnen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Contemplative atmosphere by the lake with many lights.
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt am See in Brunnen is a beautiful and contemplative Christmas market on the lake promenade and in the town center. The atmosphere by the lake makes the market unique. It is Friday evening, the first Advent weekend, the day when the Christmas magic begins. Suddenly, I am greeted by a pleasant aroma. «Mhhmm, sweet honey Ohhh, freshly baked gingerbread Aaah, roasted almonds Yes, I know this scent from my childhood!» Old memories come to life. The aroma leads me to a side street. The charming market stalls along the street guide me to the Christmas market in Brunnen. The atmosphere by the lake with many lights reflecting in the water of Lake Lucerne makes the market unique.
- Where
- Brunnen | More Info : Brunnen Christmas Market
Einsiedeln Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Cozy decorated stalls and festive Christmas lighting.
- Description
- The Einsiedler Christmas Market features cozy decorated stalls, festive Christmas lighting, and a large Christmas tree on the monastery square. The offer is rounded off by the many shops in the village.
- Where
- Einsiedeln | More Info : Einsiedeln Christmas Market
Bischofszell Advent Market
- What to Expect
- Over 120 festively decorated market stalls.
- Description
- The Adventsmarkt in Bischofszell features over 120 festively decorated market stalls, a life-sized Nativity scene with artist figures, and a nostalgic merry-go-round. Christmas concerts complete the event.
- Where
- Bischofszell | More Info : Bischofszell Advent Market
St. Gallen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Around 50 wooden huts with handmade gifts and culinary delights.
- Description
- The St.Gallen Christmas Market takes place daily from Thursday, November 28, 2024, to Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Waaghaus, Bohl, and in Marktgasse and Neugasse. With around 50 wooden huts, the market enchants visitors to the Star City St.Gallen. Handmade gifts, festive decorations, and culinary delights await all who want to enjoy the contemplative Advent season.
- Where
- St. Gallen | More Info : St. Gallen Christmas Market
Winterthur Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Daily changing program with face painting and fairy tale tellers.
- Description
- The Winterthur Christmas Market offers a daily changing program with face painting, fairy tale tellers, and gingerbread decorating. Visit the Märliwald and enjoy Susi's mulled wine at the Glühwein-Hütte.
- Where
- Winterthur | More Info : Winterthur Christmas Market
Rapperswil Holiday Shows and Entertainment
VERVE Techno Festival Andermatt
- What to Expect
- 18 techno artists on three stages
- Description
- The Verve Techno Festival in Andermatt offers two days with 18 techno artists on three stages and 8000 visitors, creating a unique atmosphere.
- Where
- Andermatt | More Info : VERVE Techno Festival Andermatt