Polarzauber Christmas Market at Zurich Main Station
Visitors explore more than 100 indoor market stalls offering handmade scented candles, ceramics, and locally designed jewelry. The hall's centerpiece is a giant Lindt Christmas tree surrounded by a miniature winter landscape with a teddy bear train. Dining options range from classic mulled wine, crêpes, and cheese fondue to international dishes such as Tibetan dumplings and empanadas.
What to Expect
Switzerland's largest indoor Christmas market inside Zurich's main station hall.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Zürich Tourismus
Food & Drink
Options include fondue, mulled wine and crêpes, alongside Tibetan dumplings, Thai food, hand-pulled noodles and empanadas.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas-market shoppers and families
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Kostenloser Eintritt.
- Hours: Non-food market: Sunday–Wednesday 11.00–21.00; Thursday–Saturday 11.00–22.00. Food and take-away: Sunday–Wednesday 11.00–22.00; Thursday–Saturday 11.00–23.00. Bars, mulled-wine stands, and Baba Noel Atelier: Thursday–Saturday until a maximum of 23.30. Christmas Eve, December 24, 2026: 11.00–16.00.
- Parking: The page recommends arriving by public transport and says the event is directly in the station hall. It gives no parking information.
- Accessibility: The station hall features step-free access via main entrances and lower-level elevators, with wheelchair-accessible restrooms located in the station.
- Pets: Hunde sind an der Leine willkommen. Bitte beachten Sie, dass es an Spitzenzeiten sehr eng werden kann.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive by train, tram or bus, because the market sits directly in the main hall of Zürich Hauptbahnhof.
- Book a table in the Parsennbahn Fondue-Express ahead through the central reservation system if you want a sit-down cheese fondue dinner in the hall.
- Come Thursday to Saturday if you want a late night, since food stands, bars and mulled-wine stands stay open longer on those days.
- Think twice about bringing your dog at the busiest times, because leashed dogs are welcome but the hall can get very tight.
- Shop early on December 24, because the market closes in the afternoon on Christmas Eve.
Special Events & Promotions
- Nikolaustag, live music and parties are planned throughout Advent, and the full event calendar is still to come.
- Cheese-fondue dinners in the Parsennbahn Fondue-Express are booked separately, with tables from one person.
- Winter apéro packages on the Terrace for groups of 30 to 150, booked separately.
- The Lounge can be hired exclusively for up to 100 guests, with its own bar and an optional DJ.
- The market closes early in the afternoon on Christmas Eve.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to eat and drink?
You'll find classic market treats like fondue, mulled wine and crêpes, plus food from around the world such as Tibetan dumplings, Thai food, hand-pulled noodles and empanadas. Bars and mulled-wine stands are spread through the hall.
What can I reserve ahead?
You can reserve a cheese-fondue dinner in the Parsennbahn Fondue-Express, with tables from one person and groups of 20 to 88. Groups of 30 to 150 can book a winter apéro on the Terrace, and the Lounge can be hired privately for up to 100 guests. All bookings go through Polarzauber's central reservation system.
How can I pay?
Each stall decides for itself. Most take debit and credit cards, TWINT, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and many also take cash. At Polarzauber's drink stands, on the Terrace and in the Lounge you can also use the Polarzauber Cash Card.
Is there anything for kids?
Yes. There's a family program, and the giant Lindt Christmas tree stands over a miniature winter world with a teddy bear train.
What's the best way to get there?
Come by public transport. The market fills the main hall of Zürich Hauptbahnhof, Switzerland's largest transport hub.
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