Einsiedeln Christmas Market
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The Einsiedeln Christmas market suits a day trip from Zurich for anyone who wants a big market in front of a Baroque abbey, and its trade-off is a season of only ten days. In 2026 it runs from 27 November to 6 December, with more than 140 stalls on the Klosterplatz and along the Hauptstrasse.
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Einsiedeln Christmas Market runs November 27, 2026 to December 6, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 27, 2026 to December 6, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Sun–Thu 11:00–19:30; Fri–Sat 11:00–21:00
- Nov 27, 2026 · 17:00–21:00 (Opening day starts at 17:00.)
Access and crowds
- Getting around
- The market's lower entrance is two to three minutes' walk from Einsiedeln station.
Einsiedeln's market sets up below the twin towers of the Benedictine abbey, on a forecourt the organizers call the second largest church forecourt in Europe. More than 140 stalls run from there down the Hauptstrasse, and the village's own shops stay open alongside. The season is short, from the Friday before the first Sunday of Advent to the second Sunday, so it suits the first week of a December trip.
Come by train, since the main car park is closed for the market and ZVV adds direct trains from Zurich HB on selected days. Stay for Vespers and the Salve Regina at the abbey from 16:30 if you can.
Worth knowing
- The opening Friday, 27 November 2026, starts at 17:00.
- Weekend evenings run to 21:00; other days end at 19:30.
Quick answers about Einsiedeln Christmas Market
When is the Einsiedeln Christmas market in 2026?
The Einsiedeln Christmas market runs from Friday 27 November to Sunday 6 December 2026, according to the organizer. It is open 11:00 to 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays and 11:00 to 19:30 on other days, starting at 17:00 on the first day.
How do you get to the Einsiedeln Christmas market from Zurich?
Take the train to Einsiedeln station, two to three minutes' walk from the market. ZVV runs direct trains from Zurich HB on selected market days.
When does Einsiedeln Christmas Market open in 2026?
Einsiedeln Christmas Market opens on November 27, 2026 and closes on December 6, 2026. Those dates are confirmed by the organizer.
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