CHRISTMAS IN SWITZERLAND
The 5 best switzerland christmas tours you can book this season, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Join a local guide for a two-hour walk through five different Zurich Christmas markets. You’ll see the National Museum courtyard, the indoor market at the main station, Werdmühleplatz’s singing Christmas tree, Münsterhof, and Bellevue Square. Guides speak English, German, Swedish, or Greek. Alexander has led some tours.
“Alexander is a great tour guide with so much knowledge about Zurich and its history.”
Join an English-speaking guide, often Maria, for a two-hour evening walk through seven Zurich Christmas stops. See the Illuminarium, Swarovski tree, Singing Christmas Tree, old-town lights, fondue chalet, and Bellevue’s Wiehnachtsdorf. The group is capped at 16, but drinks, food, and fees are extra.
“Met our guide, Maria, at the Illuminarium Christmas market located at the National Museum. The lights were amazing. Walked across the street to the Zürich Main Station where the highlight was the Lindt Christmas tree. Our next stop was our favorite, Zürich Werdmuhleplatz where we enjoyed Gluhwein and the magnificent Singing Christmas Tree. The finale was by the Opera House which was large and crowded. Definitely the place to be on a Saturday night. We enjoyed the markets, the history and city views provided by Maria. Definitely recommend the Christmas Market Tour.”
Meet at Basel SBB at 10:00 am, or arrange pickup from a selected area, then ride 40 minutes to Colmar. Your private English-speaking guide leads a 2.5-hour old-town walk, leaves time for lunch and shopping, and takes you to a local organic wine producer for an hour and a half of Alsatian tasting.
“We had an amazing day trip to Colmar over the Easter weekend! Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience completely personalized. The town was even more charming with all the Easter decorations, and we loved exploring at our own pace.”
Travel from Basel to two Alsatian Christmas markets in one afternoon. You get two hours in Ribeauvillé’s medieval market, with costumes, music, food, and performances, followed by 2 hours 45 minutes in Colmar after dark. Private transport, an English offering, and pickup near the Tinguely Fountain are included.
“Brilliant trip to two fantastic Christmas markets. Ribeauville was the absolute star of the show. When they said it was a medieval market, we were not prepared for just what that meant. Traditional costumes, food, music, performances. It was amazing. The town itself is like something out of a painting. Gorgeous colourful chocolate box buildings and so many little shops to dip into. Colmar was very busy and a bit spread out, by comparison, but enjoyable, especially after dark. Overall, we would recommend this trip.”
Join a private English-language guide for a two-hour Christmas walk through Basel. Start at Münsterplatz, see Basel Minster, follow festive Barfüssergasse, and finish at Barfüsserplatz with a Glühwein mug. Expect local holiday customs, stall tips, and a route suited to your group.
“We think the revieuws about the atmospheric Christmas atmosphere in Monschau are disproportionate to our experience.”
Pick a market, a light show or a sleigh.
