Last updated: 11. November 2024
Welcome to the festive Christmas season in Sion! Our event guide presents you with the finest activities and events during the Advent season in the capital of Valais.
From the historic old town Christmas market at Place de la Planta to the atmospheric concerts in the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sion offers numerous winter highlights. The medieval alleys transform into a path of lights, while the Christmas market at Place du Midi presents traditional Valais specialties and craftsmanship. In the surrounding area, the Advent markets of Martigny and Brig attract visitors with regional specialties.
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Sitten Holiday Markets and Shopping
Bern Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere due to festively decorated wooden huts and stalls.
- Description
- The Christmas market on Waisenhausplatz offers a 20-year tradition with over 50 festively decorated, individually designed wooden huts and stalls. Visitors can find a wide selection of typical Christmas items and everyday goods.
- Where
- Bern | More Info : Bern Christmas Market
Montreux Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Meet the real Santa Claus at the summit of Rochers-de-Naye.
- Description
- The Montreux Noël offers a magical atmosphere with 150 craft and market stalls offering unique gift ideas and exquisite delicacies.
- Where
- Montreux | More Info : Montreux Christmas Market
Onion Market
- What to Expect
- Unique braided onions and garlands in various designs.
- Description
- The Zibelemärit is a traditional onion market held on the fourth Monday in November in Bern's Old Town. Over 200 market stalls offer braided onions, onion garlands, and other seasonal items.
- Where
- Bern | More Info : Onion Market
Sitten Other Holiday Activities
ICE MAGIC Interlaken
- What to Expect
- Unique winter experience with a large, illuminated labyrinth.
- Description
- ICE MAGIC Interlaken offers a unique winter experience on Höhematte, featuring a Winterlaken Labyrinth open from Saturday, 13 January to Sunday, 3 March 2024.
- Where
- Interlaken | More Info : ICE MAGIC Interlaken