Saint-Nicolas celebration Fribourg
Saint Nicolas rides a donkey through Fribourg’s old town after dark, handing out biscômes along the way.
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Natale in Piazza Lugano
Lugano’s Christmas season, with a tree lighting on Piazza della Riforma and more than 60 market huts through the center.
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LAC Winter Village ice rink Lugano
Lugano’s ice rink has moved to the lakefront in front of LAC, with a winter village, workshops, and readings.
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Talking tree and Villaggio Family in Parco Ciani
A talking tree that tells young kids a Christmas story in Lugano’s lakeside park, plus a family village over the holidays.
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Bellevue Noël Christmas market on Sechseläutenplatz
The new Christmas market on Sechseläutenplatz, with a kids’ house, carousel, teddy workshop, and a walk-on Advent wreath.
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Walk-on Advent wreath at Bellevue Noël
A giant walk-on Advent wreath of Swiss wood above the Bellevue Noël market, with free timed tickets.
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Advent Sunday candle ritual at Bellevue Noël
Each Advent Sunday one candle on the giant wreath takes center stage, with choirs and cultural performances.
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Samichlaus forest hut (Waldhüsli) at Käferberg
Walk through the Käferberg forest to visit Samichlaus and Schmutzli at their hut, including their living room and bedroom.
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Samichlaus phone line (Chlaus-Telefon)
Kids can call Samichlaus and Schmutzli for free on a dedicated phone line in the evenings before December 6.
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Free skating day at Dolder, Heuried, and Oerlikon
Skating and skate rental are free at Zurich’s three big outdoor rinks for one Sunday in November.
