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A colourful wreath of onions adorns the picture, artfully decorated with autumnal flowers, a symbol of the traditional Zibelemärit in Bern, the lively and warm atmosphere of the market in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city.

Berner Zibelemärit (Onion Market)

The Zibelemärit is a traditional folk festival held on the fourth Monday of every November. Farmers from the surrounding areas head to the Swiss capital with more than 50 metric tons of onions and garlic in artistically woven braids
25November2024
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When the scent of onion tarts and mulled wine wafts through the streets of Switzerland’s capital, the day of Bern’s traditional “Zibelemärit” (Onion Market) has come. Thousands of visitors get up early in the morning to stroll through the upper part of the Old City and enjoy the combination of farmer’s market and fair. The many food and goods stalls sell creatively braided onion strands, delicious onion tarts, wonderfully fragrant “Chnoblibrot” (garlic bread), steaming mulled wine and other warm beverages.

Tourist Information is also on its feet early at Zibelemärit: From 8:00 a.m., the Bern experts at the Tourist Information at Berns main station will answer all questions.

The picture shows the hustle and bustle of the Zibelemärit in Bern at night, with crowds of people strolling in the warm glow of the lights against the magnificent backdrop of the Federal Palace.
Zibelemärit scene on the Bundesplatz in the morning
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There are no official program points at the Zibelemärit. If you want to be swept away by the Bernese way of Living, it is best to go into the hustle and bustle and let the "Märitstimmung" (market atmosphere) take effect on you.

Das Bild zeigt dekorative Zwiebelzöpfe, die an einem Marktstand hängen. Jeder Zopf besteht aus roten und weißen Zwiebeln, die abwechselnd angeordnet sind und mit getrockneten Blumen in verschiedenen Farben verziert wurden. Der Hintergrund ist blau und zeigt das Gestell des Marktstands.

Zibelemärit-(Onion Market) Tipps

Our tips for all onion fans.