Lucerne Christmas Market on Franziskanerplatz
Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt47°03′ N 8°18′ ELucernefrom Dec 3
Lucerne's Franziskanerplatz market suits a short, unhurried browse in the old town, and its trade-off is a season of under three weeks. The 18th market runs from 3 to 21 December 2026 with about 70 stalls around the fountain, under what its organizer calls the largest Advent wreath in central Switzerland.
Lucerne Christmas Market on Franziskanerplatz runs December 3, 2026 to December 21, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
One square holds about 70 stalls, enough for an hour or two of browsing. The giant wreath on the Franziskaner fountain is the photograph everyone takes. In 2025 the programme opened with a ceremony in the Franziskanerkirche on the first Thursday and brought Samichlaus to the church on 6 December; the 2026 programme was not yet online in October.
Worth knowing
- Food stalls stay open an hour after the others, to 21:00.
- Look for the 2026 programme on the market's website before you go.
Quick answers about Lucerne Christmas Market on Franziskanerplatz
When is the Lucerne Christmas market in 2026?
The Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt on Franziskanerplatz runs from 3 to 21 December 2026. Stalls open 11:00 to 20:00, food stalls to 21:00, and the last day ends at 19:00.
When does Lucerne Christmas Market on Franziskanerplatz open in 2026?
Lucerne Christmas Market on Franziskanerplatz opens on December 3, 2026 and closes on December 21, 2026. Those dates are confirmed by the organizer.
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