# Switzerland in December 2026: Events & Festivals

> The best events in Switzerland in December 2026: Zurich Christmas markets (Nov 19 – Dec 24, 2026), Noël au Quai, Geneva (Nov 19 – Dec 24, 2026), Bern…

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# Events in Switzerland in December 2026

Updated October 22, 2026

 Short answer

The best events in Switzerland in December 2026: Zurich Christmas markets (Nov 19 – Dec 24, 2026), Noël au Quai, Geneva (Nov 19 – Dec 24, 2026), Bern Sternenmarkt (Nov 19 – Dec 27, 2026), Montreux Noël (Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026). Dates checked on official sites.

Nov 19 – Dec 24, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Zurich · [🏙️ Zurich](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-zurich)

### Zurich Christmas markets

Polarzauber inside the main station, Bellevue Noël by the Opera House and the Münsterhof market in the old town.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/zurich-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_zurich_christmas_markets_2026&lat=47.38&lng=8.54)

Nov 19 – Dec 24, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Geneva · [⛲ Geneva](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-geneva)

### Noël au Quai, Geneva

Geneva's Christmas market on the Quai du Mont-Blanc, facing the lake and the Jet d'Eau.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/geneva-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_geneva_noel_au_quai_2026&lat=46.204&lng=6.146)

Nov 19 – Dec 27, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Bern · [🏔️ Bernese Oberland](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-bernese-oberland)

### Bern Sternenmarkt

The Sternenmarkt on the Kleine Schanze, the first of Bern's three Christmas markets, near the UNESCO-listed old town.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/bern-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_bern_sternenmarkt_2026&lat=46.65&lng=7.9)

Nov 20 – Dec 24, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Montreux · [🍇 Vaud](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-lake-geneva)

### Montreux Noël

One of Switzerland's biggest Christmas markets, on the lakefront promenade, plus Santa's house up at Rochers-de-Naye by cogwheel train.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/montreux-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_montreux_noel_2026&lat=46.52&lng=6.75)

Nov 26 – Dec 23, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Basel · [🎨 Basel](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-northwest)

### Basel Christmas market

Often called Switzerland's most beautiful Christmas market, on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz in the old town, daily 11:00–20:30.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/basel-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_basel_christmas_market_2026&lat=47.5&lng=7.9)

Nov 27 – Dec 6, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Einsiedeln · [⛴️ Lake Lucerne](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-central)

### Einsiedeln Christmas market

A short, atmospheric market on the square in front of the Benedictine abbey, an easy day trip from Zurich or Lucerne.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/einsiedeln-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_einsiedeln_christmas_market_2026&lat=46.95&lng=8.45)

Dec 3 – 21, 2026

🎄 Christmas · Lucerne · [⛴️ Lake Lucerne](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-central)

### Lucerne Christmas market

The Lozärner Weihnachtsmärt on Franziskanerplatz in the old town, a few minutes' walk from the Chapel Bridge.

[Our guide →](https://swisswander.com/lucerne-christmas-market/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_lucerne_christmas_market_2026&lat=46.95&lng=8.45)

Dec 11 – 13, 2026

🎉 Festival · Geneva · [⛲ Geneva](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-geneva)

### Fête de l'Escalade, Geneva

Geneva celebrates the night of 1602 when it fought off the Duke of Savoy: costumed processions in the old town, mulled wine and chocolate marmites smashed with the words 'Ainsi périrent les ennemis de la République!'.

[Official site ↗](https://www.geneve.com/en/events/la-fete-de-lescalade-2026) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_escalade_2026&lat=46.204&lng=6.146)

Dec 26 – 31, 2026

🏆 Sport · Davos · [🚂 Graubünden](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-graubunden)

### Spengler Cup, Davos

The world's oldest international ice hockey club tournament (96th edition), played between Christmas and New Year's Eve, with the final at noon on December 31.

[Official site ↗](https://www.myswitzerland.com/en/experiences/events/96th-international-ice-hockey-tournament-for-the-spengler-cup/) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_spengler_cup_2026&lat=46.65&lng=9.6)

Dec 31, 2026

🎉 Festival · Zurich · [🏙️ Zurich](https://swisswander.com/discover-switzerland/#region-zurich)

### Silvesterzauber, Zurich

Zurich's free New Year's Eve party around the lake basin, with fireworks fired from boats after midnight. Public transport runs through the night.

[Official site ↗](https://www.zvv.ch/de/freizeit-und-events/freizeittipps/events/Silvesterzauber.html) · [Hotels nearby →](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=elisa30&campaign=events_silvesterzauber_2026&lat=47.38&lng=8.54)