Christmas Market

Christmas market in front of the abbey More than 100 Christmas stalls along the main street and on the abbey square open a new era in Einsiedeln's traditional Christmas Markets.

Besides Christmas handicrafts, Glühwein (mulled wine) and gingerbread a broad variety of all sorts of goods is offered for sale.

Also a visit to the world's largest Christmas crib in the Diorama Bethlehem or to the gingerbread bakery museum at the "Goldpafel"-bakery are surely a must for any visitor to the Christmas market.

Opening times Christmas market

Friday, November 26, 2010  6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
November 27 to December 5, 2010 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 5, 2010 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Opening times of the cultural sights

Christmas crib at the Diorama Bethlehem 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Guided tour to the abbey (German only) 2 p.m. (except Sundays)
Panorama Crucifixion of Christ 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Goldapfel ginger bread bakery museum 1 pm. to 6 p.m.
Great hall of the abbey 1:30 pm. to 6 p.m.