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With the Christmas carols softly humming in the background, the glimmering lights adding a sparkle to the fairy tale like setting and the scent of delectable delicacies filling the air, taking a Christmas market tour is a refreshing experience altogether. Apart from the German Christmas markets , the Christmas markets in Switzerland are equally inviting. Swiss Christmas markets are very much an integral part of the holiday tradition. A Swiss Christmas market tour will enable you to savor the quintessential Swiss atmosphere amidst scrumptious baked goods, Christmas gifts and refreshments like Bratwurst and Gluhwein.
- Geneva Christmas Market – The Christmas market in the Place de la Fusterie is a huge crowd puller. The chalets have a commendable collection of trinkets and wooden crafts that you would love to pick up as stock fillers. Gingerbread, St. Nicholas pastries and toothsome chocolates will pamper your taste buds to no end.
- Zurich Christmas Market – The captivating beauty of Zurich is doubly enhanced as 20, 000 bulbs lit up the world famous Bahnhofstrasse. Children swinging on the branches of the traditional “Singing Christmas Tree”, and singing Christmas carols are a common sight that will greet you. The Christmas market tour through the bustling Zurich train station will thrill to no end. The 50 foot Christmas tree with 5000 or more crystal ornaments dangling from it will simply enthrall you. The 140 odd stalls are crammed with gift items.
- Bern Christmas Market - The Christmas market in Bern has the Old Town houses serving as its backdrop. The lights from inside the houses spill over onto the streets. Are you a connoisseur of art and craft? Then Munsterplatz is the place for you. Stobern is famous or the handmade keepsakes, candles and gifts, while Gluhwein has stalls to provide refreshments. Do pay a visit to the legendary restaurants in the Old Town. They will add a special touch to your experience.
Travour provides you with a brief overview of Christmas market tours around the World.
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