Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to the festive winter season in Schaffhausen! Our city guide presents you with the finest seasonal activities and events that our historic Rhine city has to offer during the Advent season.
The medieval Münsterplatz transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while traditional wooden stalls offer their goods along Vordergasse. Winter attractions stretch from Fronwagplatz to Herrenacker, including the popular mulled wine stand at Mosergarten and the festively decorated Old Town with its characteristic oriel windows. The nearby Munot fortress offers an impressive view over the city's winter panorama.
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Free children's carousel in the historic Kreuzgang
The Schaffhauser Christmas Market offers a unique atmosphere in the over 800-year-old Kreuzgang zu Allerheiligen. Visitors can find a variety of sales and food stalls, including a free children's carousel.
Where: Schaffhausen | More Info: Schaffhausen Christmas Lights
Lovingly decorated scenes along the Fairy Tale Trail.
The Märlistadt in Stein am Rhein features countless lights and cozy, illuminated market stalls in the old town and St. Georgen monastery. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, warm mulled wine, and sweet punch evoke pre-Christmas feelings. The Märlistadt is more than just a Christmas market, with lovingly decorated scenes along the Fairy Tale Trail. Visitors can enjoy free carousel rides, listen to various musical sounds, and enjoy mulled wine or punch from the unique Märli cups. The diverse culinary delights from the market stalls make the Märlistadt a special experience.
Where: Schaffhausen | More Info: Fairytale Town Schaffhausen
Large, richly decorated Christmas tree in the main station.
The Christkindlmarkt Zurich features over 150 market stalls with handmade goods and culinary delicacies. The main station is transformed into a winter wonderland where visitors can enjoy traditional Swiss dishes like raclette and mulled wine.
Where: Zurich | More Info: Zurich Christkindl Market
The largest Advent wreath in Central Switzerland.
The Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt on Franziskanerplatz in Luzern offers a diverse range of Christmas cribs, gingerbread, mulled wine, and other traditional treats. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by the largest Advent wreath in Central Switzerland and Christmas music.
Where: Lucerne | More Info: Lucerne Christmas Market
Special atmosphere through fairy tales and classical music
The Sinfonietta Schaffhausen presents a unique New Year's program with lively music by Strauss, Rossini, and Léhar. Jolanda Steiner, an experienced storyteller, creates a special atmosphere that brings back vivid memories of our childhood.
Where: Schaffhausen | More Info: Sinfonietta Schaffhausen New Year's Concert
Homemade mulled wine made from Schaffhauser wine.
The Glühwein stand in the old town of Schaffhausen offers homemade mulled wine since December 2014. We use exclusively Schaffhauser wine and offer red and white mulled wine as well as various mulled wines with a shot.
Where: Schaffhausen | More Info: Mulled Wine Stand Schaffhausen
Entry through the casemate and serving of mulled wine and broth.
The Munot New Year's Eve celebration offers a quiet atmosphere on the Munot parapet, where you enter through the casemate and are surrounded by candlelight. The Munot board of directors serves mulled wine and broth, while the church bells ring in the old and new year.
Where: Schaffhausen | More Info: Munot New Year's Eve
Traditional thought contributions from priests and priestesses.
The St. Nikolaus Day in Schaffhausen is a traditional event where the priests and priestesses of the three Schaffhausen dioceses and a church musician each share a thought that has been preoccupying them.
Where: Schaffhausen | More Info: St. Nicholas Day Schaffhausen