Weihnachtsmarkt Ruswil
Held in the heart of Ruswil, market stalls offer handmade treats, decorations, clothing, and food and drink. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment in the festival tent, as well as a Kasperli puppet theater, pony rides, gingerbread decorating, and cookie baking. The evening features a Samichlaus procession through town with school children carrying handcrafted lanterns.
What to Expect
Traditional first Advent Sunday village market featuring Samichlaus and festive stalls
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Organisationskomitee Weihnachtsmarkt Ruswil
Food & Drink
Food stands serve food and drinks, and market stalls offer handmade treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and welcoming
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 11:00 - 18:30 Uhr.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive at the Pfarrkirche before 16:45 to catch Samichlaus’s start before the procession begins at 17:15.
- Stay for the full procession: children carry handmade lanterns from the schoolhouse to the market square, where visitors meet Samichlaus.
- Make room for the children’s program, including pony rides, puppet theatre, gingerbread decorating, cookie baking and Grittibänz shaping.
- Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes; the market fills Ruswil’s village center and the Samichlaus procession moves through town.
- Browse the handmade treats, decorations and clothing stalls, then use the food stands for refreshments and a relaxed break.
Special Events & Promotions
- Samichlaus entry at the Ruswil parish church, followed by the children's lantern procession from the schoolhouse to the market square.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children to do?
Kids can ride ponies, watch the Kasperli puppet theater, decorate gingerbread, bake Christmas cookies and shape Gritibänz bread figures.
How does the Samichlaus procession work?
Samichlaus makes his entry at the Ruswil parish church. Then the children walk with him from the schoolhouse to the market square, carrying lanterns they made themselves, with Niffelen pipers alongside. Afterwards everyone gathers with Samichlaus on the Märtplatz.
What can I buy at the stalls?
Stallholders sell a wide range of homemade treats, decorations, clothing and more.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. Several food stalls serve food and drinks, and there's room to sit and spend time together.
How can I get a stall or sponsor the market?
Makers can apply to exhibit through the market's Mitmachen (take part) section. Businesses that want to sponsor can contact the organizers directly.
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