Swiss Advent Calendar

As a special treat we have picked events for each day leading up to Christmas all over Switzerland and compiled them in this special advent calendar for you. Enjoy!
- On December 5. Enjoy this unique traditional event in Küssnacht: Klausjagd www.klausjagen.ch
2. From December 5 to 15: Arosa host its 28th humour festival. Standup comedians entertain in the run up to Christmas: www.humorfestival.swiss
3. On December 6 to 8: Enjoy biscuit baking workshops at the Kambly factory and visit their Christmas market: kambly.com
4. December 6 to 8: Enjoy a young designers’ Christmas Market in Emmen www.designschenken.ch/
5. On December 7: Enjoy the magical feeling of Christmas at the Chillon castle and its surroundings: www.montreuxnoel.com/
6. Until December 8. With the magnificent backdrop of the Einsiedeln monastery enjoy this Christmas market and visit the world’s largest creche. www.einsiedler-weihnacht.ch
7. On December 8: Enjoy an afternoon of fairy tales in Zug: maerlisunntig.ch
8. From December 13 to 30: discover the magic forest of Lenzerheide, light shows, music, food and magic. : zauberwald-lenzerheide.ch
9. On December 14: A million stars of all over Switzerland. Join in this action to show solidarity with others. More details here: www.einemillionsterne.ch/veranstaltungen/
10. December 14: The Lausanne Christmas Run may be sold out but this shouldn’t stop you from putting your Santa costume/hat on and cheering the runners on! www.midnightrun.ch
11. On December 14 & 15: Enjoy the Christchindli market in downtown Schwyz. www.christchindlimärcht.ch
12. On December 15: The Geneva Christmas Cup is the opportunity for 2200 people to brave the cold lake waters and have a winter swim, come along and cheer them on! www.geneve.com
13. Until December 22: Enjoy a magical ride up to meet Father Christmas: Montreux. www.goldenpass.
14. Until December 22: Enjoy a traditional Christmas market in Winterthur: weihnachtinwinterthur.ch
15. Until December 23: Zurich Enjoy a beautiful Christmas market filled with artisans: www.wienachtsdorf.ch
16. Until December 23: Basel Christmas Market. Enjoy Christmas atmosphere in the lovely old town of Basel: www.baslerweihnacht.ch
17. Until December 23: The singing Christmas tree in Zürich is celebrating its 22nd edition, various choirs come and perform for free . singingchristmastree.ch
18. Until December 23: Every day at 18.00 the Luzern theatre is offering an adventscalendar 30 minute performance for CHF 5.-. www.luzernertheater.ch/adventskalender
19. Until December 24: Zurich train station, enjoy 140 stands as well as the majestic Swaroski decorated Christmas tree. christkindlimarkt.ch
20. Until December 31: Christmas in Vevey. www.veveynoel.ch
21. Until January 6: Locarno on ice, offers not only a Christmas ice rinked but loads of programmes on ice. www.locarno-on-ice.ch
22. Until January 6: Downtown Lugano embraces all things Christmas: luganoeventi.ch/lugano-citta-del-natale
23. Help others have a happy Christmas by giving to this charity: www.2xweihnachten.ch/en/
