Last updated: 11. November 2024
The Christmas season in Uster is approaching! Our practical guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of all festive activities in our city, from traditional events to winter experiences.
The historic town square transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while Uster's old town is adorned with festive lighting. Along Bankstrasse to the city park, visitors will find numerous stalls offering regional crafts and culinary specialties. The central location between Lake Greifensee and the surrounding communities makes Uster the ideal starting point for winter discoveries in the region.
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Uster Holiday Markets and Shopping
Lucerne Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The largest Advent wreath in Central Switzerland with hundreds of lights and balls.
- Description
- The Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt on Franziskanerplatz in Luzern offers a diverse range of special gift items and traditional delicacies. The market exudes a contemplative atmosphere and features around 70 market stalls, open from 11.00 AM to 8.00 PM. The largest Advent wreath in Central Switzerland lights up the Franziskaner fountain and is accompanied by brass bands and choirs.
- Where
- Lucerne | More Info : Lucerne Christmas Market
Einsiedeln Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Cozy decorated stalls and festive Christmas lighting.
- Description
- The Christmas market in front of the picturesque backdrop of Einsiedeln Abbey and along the entire main street features cozy decorated stalls, festive Christmas lighting, and a large Christmas tree on the abbey square. The offer is rounded off by the many shops in the village.
- Where
- Einsiedeln | More Info : Einsiedeln Christmas Market
Aarau Christmas Market "Lieblingsstück"
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of market stalls, culinary offers, and entertaining workshops.
- Description
- The Aarau Christmas market "Lieblingsstück" offers a diverse range of market stalls, culinary offers, workshops, and concerts. Visit the festively decorated market in Aarau's beautiful old town.
- Where
- Aarau | More Info : Aarau Christmas Market "Lieblingsstück"
Baden Winter Wonderland
- What to Expect
- "Christmas market with diverse street food and cozy market huts."
- Description
- "Badener WunderDorf is a Christmas market in the Limmat Valley with enticing street food, Gschänkli-Dörfli, and various bars. It features cozy market huts, a lounge tent with straw bales, and the best mulled wine. Located in the heart of Baden, it offers a 7-week Christmas atmosphere."
- Where
- Baden | More Info : Baden Winter Wonderland
Uster Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Innovative market stalls with diverse offerings
- Description
- The Uster Christmas Market offers a diverse selection of attractive market stalls with interesting products. With its long-standing tradition and festive atmosphere, the market is well-known beyond the city limits.
- Where
- Uster | More Info : Uster Christmas Market
Uster Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Circus Conelli Zurich
- What to Expect
- Spectacular shows with culinary highlights.
- Description
- At Circus Conelli, you can expect a unique blend of breathtaking acrobatics, dreamy poetry, captivating comedy, and musical delight. The gala performances also offer an exquisite gourmet menu that will indulge your senses.
- Where
- Zurich | More Info : Circus Conelli Zurich
Uster Other Holiday Activities
Samichlaus Swimming Event Zurich
- What to Expect
- Unique event with return to the city center and new main sponsor.
- Description
- The 23rd Zurich St. Nicholas Swim takes place on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Participants swim in the city center of Zurich, starting at Restaurant Pier 7 and ending at the Women's Baths Stadthausquai. Avenergy Suisse is the new main sponsor, and the Demenz Forschung Schweiz - Stiftung Synapsis is the charity partner.
- Where
- Zurich | More Info : Samichlaus Swimming Event Zurich
Silvesterchlausen Appenzell
- What to Expect
- Unplanned procession with unknown route.
- Description
- In Appenzellerland, we celebrate the New Year twice: on December 31 according to the Gregorian calendar and on January 13 according to the Julian calendar. The Silvesterchläuse visit houses and wish everyone a happy New Year with their solemn singing and yodeling. The Chläuse come in three types: beautiful, ugly, and beautifully ugly.
- Where
- Appenzell | More Info : Silvesterchlausen Appenzell