Night Shopping Zurich
Visitors can stroll through the brightly lit streets and alleyways of the city center to kick off the festive season and do their holiday shopping. The evening features live music across five stages along with illuminated walking acts. Outdoor stands set up along the route offer hot drinks, refreshments, and culinary treats.
What to Expect
Late-night Christmas shopping with live music and outdoor stands across Zurich.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City Vereinigung Zürich
Food & Drink
Outdoor stands offer hot drinks, refreshments, and culinary offerings.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and friends enjoying an evening in the city
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Festivities begin at 18:00; participating shops have extended opening hours until 21:00.
Tips & Advice
- Head to Bürkliplatz during the evening to find Santa Claus and his Coca-Cola truck, which serves as a meeting point for friends.
- Use the late opening at participating shops to get your first Christmas gifts sorted while the city centre's Christmas lights are switched on.
- Dress warmly, because the music stages, walking acts and hot-drink stands are all outdoors along the streets and alleys of the city centre.
- Start your shopping in ShopVille under Zurich main station, where dozens of participating shops, bakeries and confiseries take part in the evening.
- Wander between areas so you can catch live music on the five stages and run into the walking acts that move around the centre.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa Claus stops at Bürkliplatz with his Coca-Cola truck as a festive meeting point.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do on the night?
Walk the lit-up streets and alleys of the city centre and do your first Christmas shopping while participating shops stay open late. There is live music on five stages, and walking acts appear across the centre.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. Outdoor stands along the way serve hot drinks, refreshments and food.
Will Santa Claus be there?
Yes. Santa Claus stops at Bürkliplatz with his Coca-Cola truck, which serves as a festive meeting point for the evening.
Which shops take part?
Hundreds of shops, cafés, restaurants and hotels take part. They are spread across ShopVille at Zurich main station, Stadelhofen, Bahnhof Enge, Bahnhofstrasse, Löwenstrasse, Europaallee and Niederdorf.
What are the walking acts?
They are performers who move through the whole city centre and bring light to the crowds, so you will come across them as you stroll.
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