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Must-knows about Christmas activities in Switzerland

  • You can enjoy the holiday atmosphere in Switzerland from mid-November to late December.
  • This time of year is a bit too early for a snow holiday. If you pick a resort in the mountains, you’ll be close to snowy mountains though.
  • We recommend focusing on Switzerland’s larger cities. There are wonderful Christmas markets and illuminated town centers.

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Christmas time guided city tour Lucerne
Christmas time guided city tour Lucerne
Christmas, City tripGuided day tour
Discover Lucerne during Advent. Let yourself be enchanted on this Christmas city tour and shorten the waiting time until Christmas Eve.

Offered by Swiss Activities: www.swissactivities.com

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Christmas guided tour through St. Gallen
Christmas guided tour through St. Gallen
ChristmasGuided day tour
Immerse yourself in wintery St. Gallen, which is decorated for Christmas, with the guided tour “Christmas Tour in the Star City”. On the tour you will learn many exciting stories about Christmas.

Offered by Swiss Activities: www.swissactivities.com

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Custom-made self-guided Switzerland itinerary
Christmas, City trip, Mountains, Museum, NatureIndependent multi-day tour
Don’t have the time or knowledge to plan a trip to Switzerland? Get a customized itinerary from experienced travel consultants.

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Bern Private Christmas Walking Tour
Bern Private Christmas Walking Tour
ChristmasPrivately guided day tour
Bern’s transformation into a holiday wonderland surprises and captivates all who visit

Offered by Klook: www.klook.com

  • Best price guarantee: Klook will refund double the difference if you find a lower price.
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Trip to Paris and Switzerland
Trip to Paris and Switzerland
ChristmasIndependent multi-day tour

Offered by TourRadar: www.tourradar.com

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  • No booking or credit card fee
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5Nights Trip to Switzerland
5Nights Trip to Switzerland
ChristmasIndependent multi-day tour

Offered by TourRadar: www.tourradar.com

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  • No booking or credit card fee
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Interlaken in 4 days
Interlaken in 4 days
ChristmasIndependent multi-day tour

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4 day trip to Lucerne
4 day trip to Lucerne
ChristmasIndependent multi-day tour

Offered by TourRadar: www.tourradar.com

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  • Your payment is kept safe until your tour has started
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  • No booking or credit card fee
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4 Nights Trip to Switzerland - Stay in Zurich
4 Nights Trip to Switzerland – Stay in Zurich
ChristmasIndependent multi-day tour

Offered by TourRadar: www.tourradar.com

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  • Your payment is kept safe until your tour has started
  • 24/7 customer support
  • No booking or credit card fee
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5 Days Trip to Switzerland
5 Days Trip to Switzerland
ChristmasIndependent multi-day tour

Offered by TourRadar: www.tourradar.com

  • Best Price Guarantee
  • Your payment is kept safe until your tour has started
  • 24/7 customer support
  • No booking or credit card fee
  • Extra Support: if you book here, MySwissAlps can also assist if you have questions about your order.
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Christmas markets and city tours in Switzerland

Illuminated stalls at the Basel Christmas market

Christmas markets

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City tour trolley at Place de la Madeleine in Geneva

City tours

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Our info about Switzerland’s winter season

Snowy rolling plains and forests at Chalet au Gobet above Lausanne

Winter weather and best time to visit

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Page author: AnnikaSince early childhood I've been visiting Switzerland during my holidays and I just fell in love with the country. I spent many summers in the Bernese Oberland, which still feels like my second home, and then started to explore other areas. Traveling, hiking and photographing in the Swiss Alps are my absolute favorite activities.