Discover the festive winter season in Sankt Gallen with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find all essential information for the Advent season in this Eastern Swiss metropolis.
The historic abbey district and the picturesque old town transform into a winter atmosphere. From the traditional Christmas market at the Waaghaus to the festively illuminated alleys of Multergasse and Marktgasse, the pre-Christmas activities extend throughout the city. The Abbey Library and monastery district provide the perfect setting for numerous winter events, while the surrounding communities attract visitors with their own advent markets and festivities.
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Sankt Gallen
- St. Gallen Christmas Market with Regional Specialties (St.Gallen)
- City of Stars St. Gallen (St.Gallen)
- Wittenbach Christmas Market (Wittenbach)
- Silvesterchlausen Appenzell (Herisau)
- Bischofszell Advent Market (Bischofszell)
- Luschnouar Chrischtkendlimarkt (Lustenau Christmas Market) (Lustenau)
- Velener Waldweihnachtsmarkt (Velen)
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Sankt Gallen Events Events
St. Gallen Christmas Market with Regional Specialties (St.Gallen) • 0.1 miles
700 stars illuminate the old town and market.
City of Stars St. Gallen (St.Gallen) • 0.4 miles
Nearly 700 stars in a choreographed light display
Wittenbach Christmas Market (Wittenbach) • 2.7 miles
Annual village hill Christmas market
Silvesterchlausen Appenzell (Herisau) • 4.9 miles
Ancient custom with three distinct types of masked figures.
Bischofszell Advent Market (Bischofszell) • 7.8 miles
Over 120 festive market stalls
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Luschnouar Chrischtkendlimarkt (Lustenau Christmas Market) (Lustenau)
Handcrafted treasures and festive holiday atmosphere
Velener Waldweihnachtsmarkt (Velen)
Fairytale forest illuminated by 1 million lights
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