From 21st November to 23rd December 2024

THE ZURICH “WIENACHSDORF” AT BELLEVUE

The first Christmas market is said to have taken place as early as 1384. Switzerland cannot look back on such a long tradition, but that is precisely what makes the Zurich Christmas market at Bellevue so magical. Voted by worldwide travellers as the Most Magical Christmas Market in Europe, it has captivated visitors from all over the globe.

But how did the Christmas Village become one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe in such a short time?

Lovingly decorated + community = unique Christmas magic.

Lovingly decorated: on the historic Sechseläutenplatz square in front of Zurich Opera House and in the center of the city, the Christmas market has been set up in the form of a village for almost 10 years. Winding alleyways lead past lovingly decorated huts and cozy squares. Countless Christmas trees line the way, with a huge Christmas tree forming the centerpiece in the village center, all under a sea of lights. These playful decorations and loving details, combined with a great touch of love and spirit of the times, enchant young and old alike.

The people of Zurich have contributed to the Wienachtsdorf—precisely because the Wienachtsdorf at Bellevue has such a young history, the citizens of Zurich, together with the Wienachtsdorf, created a new tradition that the city of Zurich had been missing until then: a place of warmth where the pre-Christmas season can be celebrated in community, a magic that Zurich can no longer be imagined without. The community of vendors has also grown and become part of the Wienachtsdorf—countless concept stores with exquisite products or pop-ups with the finest food have established themselves in Zurich over the years, creating something new.

Grown out of the community, contemporary, modern, beautiful, delicious, original, and with great attention to detail—but not run-of-the-mill—Wienachtsdorf has quickly established itself as one of the best Christmas markets in Europe.