The pre-Christmas season in Zurich begins on November 23, 2023 from 6 p.m. with the switching on of the "Lucy" Christmas lights. Night shopping will take place in the city center on the same evening. Christmas gift-seekers can stroll through the many participating stores until 9.00 pm.
The choice of shopping opportunities in Zurich is huge and those looking for a suitable Christmas present for their loved ones are often spoiled for choice:
Luxurious items can be found in the traditional fashion and jewelry boutiques on Bahnhofstrasse, unique souvenirs can be found mainly in the Old Town and original design trouvailles in Zurich West.
If you are looking for a very special gift from Zurich for Christmas, you are sure to find something special in the stores listed below, as they all stock urban, trendy products from Zurich and Switzerland.
Christmas Lighting & Night Shopping
Zurich’s Christmas lighting will give a special brilliance to the Bahnhofstrasse during Advent season. The Christmas lighting will be turned on on November 23, 2023 and in honor of the occasion, special “Night Shopping” will take place at more than 150 shops in the center of Zurich.
November 23, 2023
6.00pm: Christmas lighting in the city center is switched on
Until 10.00pm: Night Shopping
Advent Sunday Shopping
On three Sundays during Advent season many shops in the center of Zurich are open from 11.00am – 6.00pm. The dates for Sunday Christmas shopping are listed below:
November 26, 2023: 11.00am – 6.00pm
December 3, 2023: 11.00am – 6.00pm
December 17, 2023: 11.00am – 6.00pm
New Year Shopping
Although January 2nd is a holiday in the city of Zurich, many shops will be open until 6.00pm for the first shopping tour of the year.
2 January 2024: 9.00am – 8.00pm
