Zurich Christmas Lights 2026

Visitors step into an illuminated winter wonderland in the historic museum courtyard featuring multiple immersive light projection shows mapped onto the architecture. The open courtyard hosts food stalls serving savory dishes and sweet treats around cozy fire bowls, alongside illuminated...

Hundreds of tiny handmade lantern boats set sail down the River Limmat for an enchanting Advent tradition. Schoolchildren craft and launch the illuminated creations onto the water as a gesture of thanks to locals and visitors. Onlookers can watch the...

During Advent, the city of St. Gallen is transformed into a sea of more than 600 twinkling stars performing a custom light choreography. The display bathes the Old Town and the UNESCO World Heritage Abbey District in a festive glow....

Visitors can wander through illuminated streets and parks, admiring light installations at Stadtpark West, the Inseli, the Schifflände, and historic towers. Around 70 Christmas trees decorated by local school classes, the town, and businesses accompany large festive trees outside the...