Zurich Christmas: 4-Day Itinerary

22–25 December: the markets, the Rigi and Lucerne by panoramic train, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Pick one of two paces: relaxed or balanced–packed.

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Enter your arrival and departure; the route adapts to your flights and that day’s markets and opening hours.

Relaxed pace — Christmas markets, chocolate and the lakefront

Markets, chocolate and the lakefront: 1–2 main stops a day is plenty; the rest is for long meals, café breaks and an afternoon rest.

Day 1 · Tuesday 22 December10:30–19:50

The Dörfli Market and Bellevue Noël

Two main stops: the Dörfli market in the lanes of the Niederdorf at midday and, in the evening, Bellevue Noël in front of the Opera. Lunch in the Niederdorf and a rest at the hotel in between; the Grossmünster and the Opera are optional.

Optional stops: The Grossmünster, The Opera and the Utoquai. Add them if you have the energy, skip them if you’re tired; the day still works.

10:30
Late Breakfast 60 min
No rush: a long breakfast in a café, with Bircher muesli or a croissant and coffee.
11:30
Walk · 10 min
11:40
The Grossmünster 30 min Optional
Zürich’s twin-towered landmark: Zwingli’s Reformation began here; Giacometti’s windows and a Romanesque crypt. The outside is under scaffolding for renovation in 2026–27, but the inside is open.
Estimated hours · Winter hours are official; holiday hours aren’t published, and there are no visits during services.
12:10
Walk · 5 min
12:15
The Dörfli Christmas Market (Niederdorf) 60 min
Zürich’s oldest Christmas market, in the narrow lanes of the Niederdorf: wooden stalls, mulled wine, chestnuts and crafts. Free entry.
Estimated hours · Dates are official; hours are from the organiser’s 2026 announcement.
13:15
Lunch, the Niederdorf 75 min
Zürich-style veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes) with rösti; book ahead in the holiday weeks.
14:30
Walk · 15 min
Back to the hotel.
14:45
Rest at the Hotel 90 min
Rest at the hotel and recharge for the evening.
16:15
Walk · 15 min
Along the Limmatquai to Bellevue.
16:30
Bellevue Noël (Sechseläutenplatz) 75 min
Zürich’s biggest open-air market, on Sechseläutenplatz in front of the Opera: about 100 stalls, a 400-seat fondue chalet and a giant walk-in Advent wreath five metres up (free, with a ticket). Best after dark.
Estimated hours · Dates are official; 2026 hours aren’t out yet, so these are estimates.
17:45
Walk · 5 min
17:50
The Opera and the Utoquai 20 min Optional
From the neo-Baroque Opera House to the Utoquai on the lakeshore: the evening lights reflect on the water, with the Uetliberg across.
18:10
Walk · 10 min
18:20
Dinner, Seefeld 90 min
Cheese fondue or raclette with a glass of Swiss wine. Book ahead for December evenings; prices are high, so budget CHF 50–70 a head.

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Day 2 · Wednesday 23 December09:12–20:46

Rigi and Lucerne by Panoramic Train

A day trip with two main stops: the 360° Alpine view and lunch at Rigi Kulm by cog railway, then down on the Voralpen-Express to Lucerne for the Chapel Bridge and a café. Dinner back in Zürich.

09:12
Tram · 21 min
To the main station, with a few minutes for tickets and the platform.
09:33
Train · 43 min
The 09:33 EuroCity, arriving in Arth-Goldau at 10:16 (43 minutes). Sit on the right for the shore of Lake Zug. Times are from the 2026 timetable; the annual timetable changes on 13 December, so check the SBB app before you set off. One ticket covers the day: buy “Rigi Kulm” from SBB; the Rigi is free with the Swiss Travel Pass.
10:16
Walk · 39 min
The Rigi Bahnen platform is on the station’s upper level. The cog railway leaves at 55 minutes past the hour; yours is at 10:55. Grab a coffee at the station in between.
10:55
Rigi Cog Railway · 39 min
The 10:55 cog train, arriving at Rigi Kulm at 11:34. Through the big windows: forests and the lakes of Zug and Lauerz, with the Alps opening up as you climb.
11:34
Rigi Kulm 60 min
The “Queen of the Mountains”, 1,797 m: a 360° view from the top, with hundreds of Alpine peaks and 13 lakes on a clear day. In winter it’s often above the sea of fog. The summit is a 5-minute climb; it can be slippery, so wear good shoes.
12:34
Lunch, Rigi Kulm 70 min
Lunch with a view at the historic hotel just below the summit: rösti, fondue or soup.
13:44
Walk · 4 min
To Rigi Kulm station.
13:48
Rigi Cog Railway · 47 min
The 13:48 cog train down to Arth-Goldau, arriving at 14:35. It leaves at 48 minutes past the hour; miss it and the next is an hour later.
14:35
Walk · 14 min
To the Voralpen-Express platform.
14:49
Train · 35 min
The 14:49 Voralpen-Express to Lucerne (about 35 minutes): wide windows, with views of the lakes and the Rigi.
15:24
Walk · 10 min
From the station along the Reuss to the Chapel Bridge.
15:34
The Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower 30 min
Lucerne’s landmark: the covered 14th-century wooden bridge, the paintings under its roof and the octagonal Water Tower, with Mount Pilatus beyond.
16:04
Walk · 5 min
16:09
Café Break 50 min
Hot chocolate at a café on the Reuss.
16:59
Walk · 10 min
To the station.
17:09
Train · 42 min
The 17:09 InterRegio, arriving at Zürich main station at 17:51 (41 minutes). Trains leave Lucerne at 9 and 35 minutes past the hour.
17:51
Tram · 15 min
From the main station to your hotel.
18:06
Rest at the Hotel 60 min
Rest at the hotel and recharge for the evening.
19:06
Walk · 10 min
19:16
Dinner, the old town 90 min
Cheese fondue or raclette with a glass of Swiss wine. Book ahead for December evenings; prices are high, so budget CHF 50–70 a head.

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Day 3 · Thursday 24 December10:00–19:10

Christmas Eve: Polarzauber and Christmas Dinner

One main stop: Polarzauber in the station at midday (until 4 pm today). Shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse is optional; a long lunch, a rest at the hotel and Christmas dinner near your hotel. The churches hold Christmas Eve services in the evening (programme in December).

Optional stops: Shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse. Add them if you have the energy, skip them if you’re tired; the day still works.

10:00
Late Breakfast 60 min
No rush: a long breakfast in a café, with Bircher muesli or a croissant and coffee.
11:00
Walk · 10 min
11:10
Polarzauber: the Main Station Christmas Market 60 min
On Christmas Eve the market is open until 4 pm: last gifts, raclette and mulled wine. Free entry.
12:10
Shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse 45 min Optional
Most shops close between 4 and 6 pm today, so finish shopping by midday.
Estimated hours · General shop hours; they vary from shop to shop.
12:55
Walk · 5 min
13:00
Lunch, Paradeplatz 75 min
Zürich-style veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes) with rösti; book ahead in the holiday weeks.
14:15
Walk · 15 min
Back to the hotel.
14:30
Rest at the Hotel 150 min
Rest at the hotel and recharge for the evening.
17:00
Walk · 10 min
17:10
Christmas Eve Dinner 120 min
In Switzerland Christmas Eve is spent with family: some restaurants close and those that open serve set menus. Book near your hotel, in October or November.

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Day 4 · Friday 25 December10:30–19:20

Christmas Day: the National Museum and the Lakefront

Shops are closed, but the National Museum is open (10 am–5 pm). Two main stops: the museum at midday and the lake from the Quaibrücke in the late afternoon. A long lunch and a rest in between, then Christmas dinner.

10:30
Late Breakfast 60 min
No rush: a long breakfast in a café, with Bircher muesli or a croissant and coffee.
11:30
Walk · 15 min
11:45
The Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum) 90 min
The fairy-tale castle behind the station: Swiss history, medieval chapels, guild rooms and the permanent “History of Switzerland” exhibition.
Ticket needed: book at least 1 day ahead
Some places close on holidays; check your ticket date against the opening days.
13:15
Walk · 10 min
13:25
Lunch, the old town 75 min
Zürich-style veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes) with rösti; book ahead in the holiday weeks.
14:40
Walk · 15 min
Back to the hotel.
14:55
Rest at the Hotel 60 min
Rest at the hotel and recharge for the evening.
15:55
Walk · 15 min
16:10
The Quaibrücke and the Lake Basin 25 min
The bridge where the Limmat leaves the lake: the lake and the Alps on one side, the old-town towers on the other.
16:35
Walk · 5 min
16:40
Café Break 45 min
Hot chocolate and a slice of cake; warm up and rest.
17:25
Walk · 10 min
17:35
Christmas Day Dinner 105 min
The restaurants that open on 25 December are full: fondue, raclette or your hotel’s Christmas menu. Booking is essential.

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Balanced–packed pace — Both banks of Zurich, the markets and a panoramic train to the Rigi

Explore the city and see the markets: nearby stops come in one flow (the National Museum, Lindenhof and the Fraumünster; the Kunsthaus, the Grossmünster and the Polyterrasse; Lindt and the Uetliberg; the Rigi and Lucerne by panoramic train). You can skip anything marked “Optional” and the day still works.

Day 1 · Tuesday 22 December10:00–20:20

The Kunsthaus, the Grossmünster and Bellevue Noël

The east bank of the Limmat: Monet and Giacometti at the Kunsthaus in the morning, then the Grossmünster and the old town from the Karlsturm; in the afternoon the red Polybahn up to the Polyterrasse view and the Niederdorf’s Dörfli market; at dusk the Bellevue Noël market in front of the Opera and the lakeshore. The Karlsturm is optional and the first stop to drop if the day gets tight.

Running late? The first stop to drop is The Karlsturm. The rest of the day still works.

10:00
Kunsthaus Zürich 120 min
One of Switzerland’s largest art museums: Monet, Van Gogh, Munch, Chagall and the world’s largest Giacometti collection, plus the new Chipperfield building.
Ticket needed: book at least 1 day ahead
Some places close on holidays; check your ticket date against the opening days.
12:00
Walk · 10 min
Down from Heimplatz to the Niederdorf.
12:10
Lunch, the Niederdorf 60 min
Zürich-style veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes) with rösti; book ahead in the holiday weeks.
13:10
Walk · 5 min
13:15
The Grossmünster 30 min
Zürich’s twin-towered landmark: Zwingli’s Reformation began here; Giacometti’s windows and a Romanesque crypt. The outside is under scaffolding for renovation in 2026–27, but the inside is open.
Estimated hours · Winter hours are official; holiday hours aren’t published, and there are no visits during services.
13:45
The Karlsturm 30 min Optional
Up 187 steps to the Grossmünster tower: the old-town roofs, the lake and, on a clear day, the Alps. Entry CHF 5.
Estimated hours · Winter hours are official; holiday hours aren’t published, and there are no visits during services.
14:15
Walk · 10 min
Along Niederdorfstrasse to Central.
14:25
Polybahn · 5 min
The red Polybahn from Central up to the Polyterrasse: a funicular from 1889, at the top in two minutes. ZVV tickets are valid.
14:30
The Polyterrasse 20 min
The terrace in front of the ETH: the old-town towers, the Limmat and the lake below. Free, and the city’s best free view.
14:50
Walk · 10 min
Down the steps from the Polyterrasse to the Niederdorf.
15:00
The Dörfli Christmas Market (Niederdorf) 60 min
Zürich’s oldest Christmas market, in the narrow lanes of the Niederdorf: wooden stalls, mulled wine, chestnuts and crafts. Free entry.
Estimated hours · Dates are official; hours are from the organiser’s 2026 announcement.
16:00
Free Time: Rest or Stroll 45 min Optional
Drop by the hotel to rest, or take a stroll nearby: shop windows and Christmas lights.
16:45
Walk · 15 min
Along the Limmatquai to Bellevue.
17:00
Bellevue Noël (Sechseläutenplatz) 75 min
Zürich’s biggest open-air market, on Sechseläutenplatz in front of the Opera: about 100 stalls, a 400-seat fondue chalet and a giant walk-in Advent wreath five metres up (free, with a ticket). Best after dark.
Estimated hours · Dates are official; 2026 hours aren’t out yet, so these are estimates.
18:15
Walk · 5 min
18:20
The Opera and the Utoquai 20 min
From the neo-Baroque Opera House to the Utoquai on the lakeshore: the evening lights reflect on the water, with the Uetliberg across.
18:40
Walk · 10 min
18:50
Dinner, Seefeld 90 min
Cheese fondue or raclette with a glass of Swiss wine. Book ahead for December evenings; prices are high, so budget CHF 50–70 a head.

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Day 2 · Wednesday 23 December08:12–20:21

Rigi and Lucerne by Panoramic Train

A day trip: by train along Lake Zug to Arth-Goldau, then the big-windowed cog railway up to Rigi Kulm at 1,797 m for a 360° Alpine view and lunch at the top. Down to Lucerne on the Voralpen-Express: the Chapel Bridge and the old town; dinner back in Zürich. A guided tour is optional.

08:12
Tram · 21 min
To the main station, with a few minutes for tickets and the platform.
08:33
Train · 43 min
The 08:33 EuroCity, arriving in Arth-Goldau at 09:16 (43 minutes). Sit on the right for the shore of Lake Zug. Times are from the 2026 timetable; the annual timetable changes on 13 December, so check the SBB app before you set off. One ticket covers the day: buy “Rigi Kulm” from SBB; the Rigi is free with the Swiss Travel Pass.
09:16
Walk · 39 min
The Rigi Bahnen platform is on the station’s upper level. The cog railway leaves at 55 minutes past the hour; yours is at 09:55. Grab a coffee at the station in between.
09:55
Rigi Cog Railway · 39 min
The 09:55 cog train, arriving at Rigi Kulm at 10:34. Through the big windows: forests and the lakes of Zug and Lauerz, with the Alps opening up as you climb.
10:34
Rigi Kulm 70 min
The “Queen of the Mountains”, 1,797 m: a 360° view from the top, with hundreds of Alpine peaks and 13 lakes on a clear day. In winter it’s often above the sea of fog. The summit is a 5-minute climb; it can be slippery, so wear good shoes.
A guided Rigi and Lucerne tour: trains, the cog railway and a guide in one package.
Some places close on holidays; check your ticket date against the opening days.
11:44
Lunch, Rigi Kulm 60 min
Lunch with a view at the historic hotel just below the summit: rösti, fondue or soup.
12:44
Walk · 4 min
To Rigi Kulm station.
12:48
Rigi Cog Railway · 47 min
The 12:48 cog train down to Arth-Goldau, arriving at 13:35. It leaves at 48 minutes past the hour; miss it and the next is an hour later.
13:35
Walk · 14 min
To the Voralpen-Express platform.
13:49
Train · 35 min
The 13:49 Voralpen-Express to Lucerne (about 35 minutes): wide windows, with views of the lakes and the Rigi.
14:24
Walk · 10 min
From the station along the Reuss to the Chapel Bridge.
14:34
The Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower 30 min
Lucerne’s landmark: the covered 14th-century wooden bridge, the paintings under its roof and the octagonal Water Tower, with Mount Pilatus beyond.
15:04
Walk · 5 min
15:09
Lucerne’s Old Town 45 min
The painted façades of Weinmarkt and Kornmarkt, the Rathausquai on the Reuss and the Baroque Jesuit Church. From 3 to 20 December a Christmas market sets up on Franziskanerplatz.
15:54
Walk · 5 min
15:59
Café Break 45 min
Hot chocolate and Lucerne gingerbread (“Lozärner Lebkuchen”) at a café on the Reuss.
16:44
Walk · 15 min
Back to the station, with a few minutes before the train.
16:59
Train · 42 min
The 17:09 InterRegio, arriving at Zürich main station at 17:51 (41 minutes). Trains leave Lucerne at 9 and 35 minutes past the hour.
17:41
Tram · 15 min
From the main station to your hotel.
17:56
Rest at the Hotel 45 min
Rest at the hotel and recharge for the evening.
18:41
Walk · 10 min
18:51
Dinner, the old town 90 min
Cheese fondue or raclette with a glass of Swiss wine. Book ahead for December evenings; prices are high, so budget CHF 50–70 a head.

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Day 3 · Thursday 24 December10:00–19:20

Christmas Eve: the National Museum, Polarzauber and the Fraumünster

The city shuts in the afternoon: the National Museum in the morning (until 2 pm today), last gifts at Polarzauber and shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse; in the afternoon the Fraumünster’s Chagall windows, Lindenhof and the lakefront; a rest, then Christmas dinner near your hotel. The churches hold Christmas Eve services in the evening (programme in December).

10:00
The Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum) 90 min
The fairy-tale castle behind the station: Swiss history, medieval chapels, guild rooms and the permanent “History of Switzerland” exhibition.
Ticket needed: book at least 1 day ahead
Some places close on holidays; check your ticket date against the opening days.
11:30
Walk · 5 min
11:35
Polarzauber: the Main Station Christmas Market 45 min
On Christmas Eve the market is open until 4 pm: last gifts, raclette and mulled wine. Free entry.
12:20
Walk · 10 min
To the Bahnhofstrasse.
12:30
Shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse 45 min
Most shops close between 4 and 6 pm today, so finish shopping by midday.
Estimated hours · General shop hours; they vary from shop to shop.
13:15
Walk · 5 min
13:20
Lunch, Paradeplatz 60 min
Zürich-style veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes) with rösti; book ahead in the holiday weeks.
14:20
Walk · 5 min
14:25
The Fraumünster and its Chagall Windows 30 min
Marc Chagall’s five stained-glass windows (1970) bathe the choir in blue, green and red; there’s a Giacometti window too. Entry CHF 5. No photos inside.
Estimated hours · Winter hours are official; holiday hours aren’t published, and there are no visits during services.
14:55
Walk · 5 min
15:00
St. Peter’s Church 15 min
Europe’s largest church clock face (8.7 metres). The church is small and plain; entry is free.
15:15
Walk · 5 min
15:20
Lindenhof 20 min
The lime-tree hill on top of a Roman fort: the Limmat, the Niederdorf, the Grossmünster and the university in one view. Chess players and the calmest view in the city.
15:40
Free Time: Rest or Stroll 90 min Optional
Drop by the hotel to rest, or take a stroll nearby: shop windows and Christmas lights.
17:10
Walk · 10 min
17:20
Christmas Eve Dinner 120 min
In Switzerland Christmas Eve is spent with family: some restaurants close and those that open serve set menus. Book near your hotel, in October or November.

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Day 4 · Friday 25 December10:30–20:15

Christmas Day: the Lakefront and Sunset on the Uetliberg

Shops are closed, so it’s an open-air day: a late breakfast, the lakefront from Bürkliplatz to the Quaibrücke and a long Christmas lunch; at sunset the S10 up the Uetliberg for the city, the lake and the Alps (holiday timetable); Christmas dinner in the evening.

10:30
Late Breakfast 75 min
No rush: a long breakfast in a café, with Bircher muesli or a croissant and coffee.
11:45
Walk · 15 min
12:00
Bürkliplatz and the Lakefront 20 min
Where the Bahnhofstrasse meets the lake: swans, piers and, on a clear day, the Alps beyond the water.
12:20
Walk · 5 min
12:25
The Quaibrücke and the Lake Basin 20 min
The bridge where the Limmat leaves the lake: the lake and the Alps on one side, the old-town towers on the other.
12:45
Walk · 10 min
12:55
Lunch, Seefeld 105 min
Zürich-style veal (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes) with rösti; book ahead in the holiday weeks.
14:40
Walk · 15 min
To the main station.
14:55
Train · 35 min
The S10 to Uetliberg (about 25 minutes), then a 10-minute climb from the station to the top. Until 12 December the SZU platforms at the main station are closed, so the train leaves from Selnau.
15:30
The Uetliberg 60 min
Zürich’s home mountain, 871 m: the city, the lake and, on a clear day, the whole chain of the Alps. Sunset is around 4:30 pm in December, and in November it often rises above the sea of fog. A hot drink at Uto Kulm.
16:30
Train · 35 min
Down to the station and the S10 back to town; the path is lit after dark but can be icy.
17:05
Free Time: Rest or Stroll 75 min Optional
Drop by the hotel to rest, or take a stroll nearby: shop windows and Christmas lights.
18:20
Walk · 10 min
18:30
Christmas Day Dinner 105 min
The restaurants that open on 25 December are full: fondue, raclette or your hotel’s Christmas menu. Booking is essential.

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Tips

The markets open on 19 November. Bellevue Noël, the Dörfli and the Weihnachtsallee end on 23 December, and Polarzauber (in the station) and Münsterhof on 24 December. On 24 December Polarzauber closes at 4 pm.
On 24 and 31 December most shops close between 4 and 6 pm; they’re closed on 25–26 December and 1 January. Shops are closed on Sundays too.
On New Year’s Eve the Silvesterzauber festival opens on the lakefront at 2 pm; the city lights go out at 12:19 am and the fireworks over the lake start at 12:20. Trams, buses and the S-Bahn run until about 4 am.
For the Rigi day, buy a “Rigi Kulm” ticket from SBB; the Rigi is free with the Swiss Travel Pass. The annual timetable changes on 13 December, so check the times in the SBB app. Rigi tours
Entry to the Lindt Home of Chocolate is timed: buy online, as December days sell out ahead. It’s closed on 25–26 December and 1 January. Lindt tickets
Inside the city a ZVV day ticket is enough, and it covers the Polybahn and the Uetliberg train (S10). The Zürich Card combines transport with museum discounts.
On the evening of 24 December some restaurants are closed; book Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dinner in October or November. Prices are high, so budget CHF 50–70 a head for dinner.
The currency is the Swiss franc (CHF). Cards are accepted everywhere; some places take euros, but change comes in francs at a poor rate.

Times are for Tuesday 22 December – Friday 25 December. Some are official for 2026, some are last year’s; check before you go. The guide’s table shows which is which: Christmas in Zurich

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 days enough for Zurich Christmas?

Four days fit the markets, the Rigi and Lucerne by panoramic train, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Which museums and landmarks can you visit inside on a 4-day Christmas trip to Zurich?

Relaxed: Swiss National Museum. Balanced–packed: Kunsthaus Zürich, Swiss National Museum.

How far ahead should I book tickets?

Swiss National Museum at least 1 day ahead; Kunsthaus Zürich at least 1 day ahead. Queues are long in the holiday week.

I’m going on different dates; how does the route change?

Enter Zurich and your arrival and departure in the planner on the home page. For any date from 19 November – 1 January it builds the route around that day’s markets and opening hours: New Year’s Eve on 31 December, Christmas Eve on 24 December, and closed markets are dropped.

Zurich Christmas: 4-Day Itinerary

Relaxed pace — Christmas markets, chocolate and the lakefront

The Dörfli Market and Bellevue Noël

Late Breakfast 60 min

The Grossmünster 30 min Optional

The Dörfli Christmas Market (Niederdorf) 60 min

Lunch, the Niederdorf 75 min

Rest at the Hotel 90 min

Bellevue Noël (Sechseläutenplatz) 75 min

The Opera and the Utoquai 20 min Optional

Dinner, Seefeld 90 min

Rigi and Lucerne by Panoramic Train

Rigi Kulm 60 min

Lunch, Rigi Kulm 70 min

The Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower 30 min

Café Break 50 min

Rest at the Hotel 60 min

Dinner, the old town 90 min

Christmas Eve: Polarzauber and Christmas Dinner

Late Breakfast 60 min

Polarzauber: the Main Station Christmas Market 60 min

Shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse 45 min Optional

Lunch, Paradeplatz 75 min

Rest at the Hotel 150 min

Christmas Eve Dinner 120 min

Christmas Day: the National Museum and the Lakefront

Late Breakfast 60 min

The Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum) 90 min

Lunch, the old town 75 min

Rest at the Hotel 60 min

The Quaibrücke and the Lake Basin 25 min

Café Break 45 min

Christmas Day Dinner 105 min

Balanced–packed pace — Both banks of Zurich, the markets and a panoramic train to the Rigi

The Kunsthaus, the Grossmünster and Bellevue Noël

Kunsthaus Zürich 120 min

Lunch, the Niederdorf 60 min

The Grossmünster 30 min

The Karlsturm 30 min Optional

The Polyterrasse 20 min

The Dörfli Christmas Market (Niederdorf) 60 min

Free Time: Rest or Stroll 45 min Optional

Bellevue Noël (Sechseläutenplatz) 75 min

The Opera and the Utoquai 20 min

Dinner, Seefeld 90 min

Rigi and Lucerne by Panoramic Train

Rigi Kulm 70 min

Lunch, Rigi Kulm 60 min

The Chapel Bridge and the Water Tower 30 min

Lucerne’s Old Town 45 min

Café Break 45 min

Rest at the Hotel 45 min

Dinner, the old town 90 min

Christmas Eve: the National Museum, Polarzauber and the Fraumünster

The Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum) 90 min

Polarzauber: the Main Station Christmas Market 45 min

Shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse 45 min

Lunch, Paradeplatz 60 min

The Fraumünster and its Chagall Windows 30 min

St. Peter’s Church 15 min

Lindenhof 20 min

Free Time: Rest or Stroll 90 min Optional

Christmas Eve Dinner 120 min

Christmas Day: the Lakefront and Sunset on the Uetliberg

Late Breakfast 75 min

Bürkliplatz and the Lakefront 20 min

The Quaibrücke and the Lake Basin 20 min

Lunch, Seefeld 105 min

The Uetliberg 60 min

Free Time: Rest or Stroll 75 min Optional

Christmas Day Dinner 105 min

Tips

Frequently asked questions