City Break Christmas Markets in Zurich and Lucerne
Immerse yourself in the festive Advent atmosphere of Zurich and Lucerne. Enjoy the lovingly decorated market stalls, culinary delicacies and charming arts and crafts, accompanied by mulled wine, twinkling lights and Advent melodies. A magical journey that is bursting with Christmas spirit.
5 days / 4 nights
from £ 730
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 26.11.2025.
Zurich – enchanting Christmas markets in the lively city on Lake Zurich
Horse-drawn sleigh ride and cheese fondue on the snow-covered Rigi
Picturesque boat trip on Lake Lucerne
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Zurich
Day 2 Stay in Zurich and visit to Christmas markets
Day 3 Travel to Lucerne and visit to Christmas markets
Day 4 Rigi with horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride and cheese fondue
Day 5 Return journey from Lucerne
Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
Itinerary
Travel to Zurich by public transport. Discover the Christmas markets and enjoy free travel throughout the city for 72 hours with the Zürich Card.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 2
Stay in Zurich and visit to Christmas markets
Itinerary
Visit the Christkindlimarkt at the main railway station, stroll through the market in Niederdorf and be enchanted by the Advent atmosphere on Sechseläutenplatz.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 3
Travel to Lucerne and visit to Christmas markets
Itinerary
Discover Lucerne's winter magic when the Old Town is ablaze with lights. Franziskanerplatz becomes the centre of festive celebrations.
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 4
Rigi with horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride and cheese fondue
Itinerary
Travel from Lucerne to Vitznau. There you take the cog railway to Rigi Kaltbad, where a horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride awaits you. Afterwards, you can look forward to a delicious fondue.
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 5
Return journey from Lucerne
Itinerary
Start your return journey by public transport. Alternatively, you can extend your stay.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
December
Recommended travel period
December
High season
December
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Like being in a Christmas film
The carriage ride on the snow-covered Rigi was a real highlight. It felt like I had landed in the middle of a Christmas film!
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5 days / 4 nights
from £ 730
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 26.11.2025.
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