Altdorf Christkindlimarkt
A one-day Christmas market with about 70 stalls of mostly handmade crafts in the center of Uri’s capital.
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Samichlaus arrival in Altdorf
Altdorf’s Samichlaus procession through the village, followed by his speech to the crowd.
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Christkindlimärt Willisau
Willisau’s walled old town turns into a three-day Christmas market with roasting chestnuts, fire kettles, and music.
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Herti’s Magic Zug ice rink
An outdoor ice rink with a fondue chalet on the Arenaplatz in Zug’s Herti district, open daily through February.
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Luthertaler Wiehnachtsmärt
A three-day village Christmas market in the Napf region with handmade gifts, regional food, music, and kids’ activities.
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Creative Bookworm Club at Zug Library
English-language storytelling followed by arts and crafts for kids aged 3 to 6 at Zug’s library.
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‘To Joy’ Christmas sing-along with the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester
A Christmas sing-along for children and families with the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester in the KKL concert hall.
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Star singers’ procession in Lucerne’s old town
About 100 star singers walk through Lucerne’s old town with lanterns and perform a short nativity play at three squares.
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Silvesterchlausen in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Costumed Silvesterchläuse with huge bells and headdresses go house to house in Appenzell villages on New Year’s Eve.
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40 Samichläuse parade in Bad Ragaz
A bishop leads around 40 Samichläuse and a Schmutzli through Bad Ragaz every December 6.