Zürcher Weihnachtsallee
Visitors can browse through around eighty weekly rotating stalls offering handcrafted design items and international culinary delicacies. The avenue features weekend mini-market stalls, designated photo spots, and a karaoke bar. Guests can also warm up with mulled wine in the Glüehstube or sit down for cheese specialties and desserts in the Fondue Chalet.
What to Expect
Europaallee Christmas market featuring artisan crafts, street food, and a fondue chalet.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Europaallee
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Zürcher Weihnachtsallee
Food & Drink
Try traditional treats and international specialties, or enjoy cheese fondues, soups, desserts, wine and digestifs at the Fondue Chalet; the Glüehstube and bars offer mulled wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Gift shoppers and seasonal food lovers
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Opening: Thursday 19 November 2026, 16:00. Market: Mon–Sat 11:00–22:00; Sun 11:00–20:00. Fondue Chalet: Mon–Sun 11:00–24:00; kitchen Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00, Sun 11:30–21:00. Glüehstube: Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00; Sun 11:00–21:00 (outdoor bars until 20:00).
- Parking: There is no parking; come by public transport to the Kanonengasse stop or Zurich main station.
- Accessibility: The entire outdoor area and Fondue Chalet are barrier-free from Gustav-Gull-Platz and Europaplatz, with wheelchair-accessible toilets located in the Europaallee Passage or main station.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve the Fondue Chalet early if you are planning a Christmas party or family meal, since bookings for the season are already open.
- Bring a card, or buy a prepaid card with cash at the Hendricks bar, because the market runs almost entirely without cash.
- Come by public transport to the Kanonengasse stop or Zurich main station, because there is no parking at the Europaallee.
- Come back in a different week, since the roughly eighty exhibitors change every week and bring new food and gift ideas.
- Plan Sunday visits earlier in the day, because the market and the Glüehstube close earlier, and the outdoor bars close first.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening day on Thursday, November 19.
- Mini-Markt for small makers on weekends, with dates still to be announced.
- Creative workshops and an entertainment program alongside the market.
- Fondue Chalet bookings for Christmas parties and family meals, reserved separately.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay with cash?
The market is mostly cashless. If you would rather not pay by card, buy a prepaid card with cash at the Hendricks bar and use it at every bar. Individual vendors may also accept cash if they choose.
Can I book the Fondue Chalet?
Yes, reservations are open now for Christmas parties and family meals. The chalet on Gustav-Gull-Platz serves classic cheese dishes, soups, desserts, wines and digestifs.
What is there to do besides shopping?
There is an entertainment program, creative workshops, a karaoke bar and photo spots. The Glüehstube serves aperitifs with dance music and often has entertainment.
How can small vendors take part?
Small makers can apply now for the Mini-Markt, which runs on Christmas weekends. Applications for regular exhibitors are also open.
What if I lose something at the market?
Email the team with "Lost & Found" and your name in the subject line, and describe the missing item as precisely as you can.
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