Christmas Markets in and around Bern

In the Advent season, the scent of gingerbread, roasted almonds and caramel fills Bern’s festively decorated alleyways. Follow your nose and you will find inviting markets and small winter paradises in the old town of Bern. We present the various christmas offers in Bern.

Bern Starsmarket

The Starsmarket on the Kleine Schanze is the latest addition to the Bernese Christmas markets. Some 80 huts with delicacies from all over the world, hot drinks and changing designer products invite you to shop and linger. The Starsmarket is located only a short walking distance from the station and features a large fondue chalet, weather-protected lounges and a children's area with merry-go-round.

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Bern Minster Christmas Market

Enjoy the Christmas spirit far from the hustle and bustle: The Christmas market on Münsterplatz (Minster Square) offers a cozy, charming atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Local artisans sell their unique handicrafts at the foot of Bern Minster, the cathedral with the highest tower in Switzerland. Discover lovingly created arts and crafts, culinary delights, unique jewellery and much more.

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Christmas Market on Waisenhausplatz (Orphanage Square)

The Bernese Christmas market with over 30 years of tradition. On the Waisenhausplatz (Orphanage Square), 50 festively decorated stands offer a wide range of souvenirs, Christmas presents and products for everyday use. The stands are lovingly decorated and the scents of gingerbread and caramel hang in the air.

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Artisan market Münsterplattform (Minster terrace)

Over two weekends in the Advent season, the Christmas edition of the traditional craftsman's market on the Münsterplattform (Minster terrace) invites you to wander around and marvel at the sights. Artists from Bern and the surrounding areas will be presenting their exclusive, hand-crafted products. Here, passion and love for craftmanship are plain to see.

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Kambly’s Christmas Experience in Trubschachen

The Kambly Christmas Market will take place in Trubschachen, in the Emmental valley, on the first two weekends of Advent from 26 to 28 November and from 3 to 5 December 2021. Thirty festive chalets arranged in a circle around the Kambly Experience create an authentic Christmas village. The regional culinary specialities and quality local handicrafts provide highlights for visitors to the Christmas market. As always, the romantic lantern walk along the Ilfis river and cosy campfire allow visitors to enjoy all the magic of this special season.

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Huttwil Christmas Market

In the historic centre of Huttwil, a 60-minute train ride from Bern, you will find one of the biggest, prettiest, and most romantic Christmas markets in Switzerland. You can’t help but marvel at the around 100 lovingly decorated chalets. Candlelight, music, fairy tales, culinary delights, arts and crafts, the scents of winter, and great conviviality are all to be found within a small area.

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