Polarzauber Christmas Market at Zurich Main Station
Polarzauber im Hauptbahnhof Zürich47°23′ N 8°32′ EZurichfrom Nov 19
Polarzauber in Zurich's main station suits travellers changing trains and anyone caught by bad weather, and its trade-off is the noise and bustle of a working station. The 2026 market runs from 19 November to 24 December in the station hall, with more than 100 stalls under the Lindt Christmas tree and bars open to 23:30 at the end of the week.
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Polarzauber Christmas Market at Zurich Main Station runs November 19, 2026 to December 24, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 19, 2026 to December 24, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
- November 20, 2025 to December 24, 2025Announcedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Sun–Wed 11:00–21:00; Thu–Sat 11:00–22:00
- Dec 24, 2026 · 11:00–16:00 (Christmas Eve, last day.)
Access and crowds
- Cobbles
- Paved, without cobbles
- Getting around
- The market fills the main hall of Zurich's main station, a level indoor floor; the organizer publishes no accessibility details.
The SBB handed the station market to the Thryve Group in 2025 for five years, and the old Christkindlimarkt became Polarzauber. The concept mixes market stalls with digital extras and a balance of local and national sellers, and the hall's landmark is a huge Christmas tree hung with Lindor balls. Stalls stay open to 22:00 from Thursday to Saturday, which makes it the latest-running market near the station.
It makes an easy first stop off the airport train. Payment at the drinks stands and the lounge runs through the Polarzauber cash card.
Worth knowing
- On 24 December 2026 the market closes at 16:00.
- The Singing Christmas Tree on Werdmühleplatz is a short walk down Bahnhofstrasse.
Quick answers about Polarzauber Christmas Market at Zurich Main Station
Is there still a Christmas market in Zurich main station?
Yes. Since 2025 the market in Zurich main station runs as Polarzauber, and in 2026 it opens from 19 November to 24 December.
What time does the Zurich station Christmas market close?
Polarzauber's stalls close at 21:00 from Sunday to Wednesday and at 22:00 from Thursday to Saturday in 2026. On 24 December it closes at 16:00.
When does Polarzauber Christmas Market at Zurich Main Station open in 2026?
Polarzauber Christmas Market at Zurich Main Station opens on November 19, 2026 and closes on December 24, 2026. Those dates are confirmed by the organizer.
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