During this traditional event, hundreds of tiny lanterns set sail from Stadthausquai down the River Limmat. Every year, students from schools in the Canton of Zurich make the lanterns and then launch their creations on the water. Zürich Tourism also serves hot punch and something sweet for onlookers on Weinplatz.
WeiterlesenUsually held on the second Sunday in December in various categories and over distances ranging between 1.6km (1 mile) and 10km (6 miles), participants of all ages run through the festively lit and decorated city center. The Mother/Father + kid/s category a 1.6km fun run is particularly appealing to the little ones as they all get participation medals at the end.
WeiterlesenBrave the fridgid waters of the Limatt river along with the 300 or so other braves souls as they cross from Pier 7 to the Frauenbad. Come bearing only your swimsuit and a smile (no wetsuits allowed!) or with a Santa hat and an ice loly, its up to you.
WeiterlesenThe Swiss version of Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, whose feast day was celebrated on Saturday – his Swiss German name, Samichlaus, alludes to that.
WeiterlesenSwiss-German term for an assortment Christmas cookies.
WeiterlesenThis Christmas tram is a Zürich tradition where Samichlaus drives a festively decorated tram through the city center while his angel helpers take care of the little ones.
WeiterlesenGrittibänz, sweet doughy bread boys, are the featured baked good to go along with Samichlaus Day.
WeiterlesenTraditional Christmas markets that sell festive knickknacks and food usually from the third week in November till the day before Christmas. There are many of these markets in the center of the city ranging from a covered version at the main station to popular ones at Sechseläuteplatz, Neiderdorf and by Grosmunster church.
WeiterlesenSanta and Schmützli’s hut in the woods. Traditionally one can hike up to Santa’s hut then sit inside and listen to stories and advice in Swiss German from Samichlaus. Kids can recite traditional poems and get maybe a few nuts or a cookie as a treat.
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