Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Thun with our comprehensive event guide. For locals and visitors alike, our guide provides a complete overview of winter activities in the Old Town.
Around the historic town hall and the picturesque Rathausplatz, Thun's Christmas world comes to life. The traditional Christmas market with its decorated wooden chalets extends through the main street to Mühleplatz, while the Bälliz promenade along the Aare river attracts visitors with festive lighting and winter delicacies. The medieval lanes of the Old Town provide the perfect backdrop for numerous Advent events.
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Thun Holiday Markets and Shopping
Thun Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Special products and illuminated huts.
- Description
- The Thuner Christmas Market transforms into a magical event where thousands of visitors stroll between the beautifully illuminated huts in search of special products.
- Where
- Thun | More Info : Thun Christmas Market
Bern Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Handicrafts and traditional delicacies in historic setting.
- Description
- The Christmas markets in Bern invite you to a festive stroll through the unique setting of historic buildings. While the Christmas market at Münsterplatz focuses on handicrafts, the market at Waisenhausplatz offers a variety of typical market items. The Star Market in the park around Kleine Schanze illuminates the festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Bern | More Info : Bern Christmas Market
Interlaken Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Artfully decorated stands with handmade crafts.
- Description
- The Interlaken Christmas Market offers a variety of exhibitors and attractions from Interlaken, German-speaking Switzerland, and French-speaking Switzerland. Through a 10-meter-long, beautifully decorated and illuminated tunnel, you reach the heart of the market, where an 8-meter-tall Christmas tree and decorated chalets await. A diverse culinary offering ensures something for every taste.
- Where
- Interlaken | More Info : Interlaken Christmas Market
Lucerne Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The largest Advent wreath in Central Switzerland.
- Description
- The Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt on Franziskanerplatz in Luzern offers a contemplative atmosphere with over 70 market stalls offering a diverse range of gift items and traditional delicacies. The largest Advent wreath in Central Switzerland lights up the Franziskaner fountain, and brass bands and choirs entertain visitors with festive sounds.
- Where
- Lucerne | More Info : Lucerne Christmas Market
Montreux Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Meet the real Santa Claus at the summit of Rochers-de-Naye.
- Description
- The Montreux Christmas Market offers 150 artisans and stalls along the sparkling shores of Lake Geneva, featuring unique gift ideas and exquisite delicacies.
- Where
- Montreux | More Info : Montreux Christmas Market