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 2012

Saterday, December 1 to Sunday December 9

Sunday to Thursday
11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saterday
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Opening times of the cultural sights

Christmas crib at the Diorama Bethlehem12 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Guided tour to the abbey (German only)2 p.m. (except Sundays)
Panorama Crucifixion of Christ1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Goldapfel ginger bread bakery museum1 pm. to 6 p.m.
Great hall of the abbey1:30 pm. to 6 p.m.