November 28 – December 24, 2024 (some features will last through January 6, 2025)
Merchandise Stalls
Food Stalls
Arrive early to explore stalls and enjoy the festive lights before the crowds, and don’t miss tasting raclette for an authentic Swiss treat.
St. Gallen, Switzerland, aka the “City of Stars” or “Sternenstadt”, due to the 700 stars hanging over the market. It’s a beautiful sight to see.
The St. Gallen Christmas Market is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Abbey of St. Gall. A big, beautiful cathedral, home to the Abbey library – one of the world’s oldest and most beautiful libraries.
There are about 70 stalls stretching from Waaghaus, along the Bohl, and to the Market Square, all selling seasonal decorations, textiles, candles, and wooden toys.
Expect high quality food at a Swiss Christmas Market. Everything we tried was delicious and perfectly cooked. There are a lot of similar options as other European Christmas markets, but things tasted more refined.
There are a few stalls inside a small building selling great looking spices, dried meats, and cheeses. Don’t forget to peruse some of the permanent shops in St. Gallen. We left with some of the best chocolate we’ve ever had! There is a wide variety of shopping in the area and plenty of restaurants.
There is a lot happening at the St. Gallen Market, so make sure you do some research before you come. Check dates and times for events such as concerts, festive parades or Chlausritt, readings, and choir performance.
The large decorated Christmas tree and stars hanging over the streets can’t be missed.
There are a a couple of parking garages located right next to the Christmas Market. They are Cityparking Burggraben and Cityparking Brühltor. We parked at Burggraben since it was right along our route into town. It was large and had plenty of parking spots available.
**If you are driving in from another country, be sure to get a vignette for your car to avoid any fines**
Definitely, yes. The Swiss Christmas Markets are a magical and beautiful place to be during the holidays. The goods being sold were unique and well made, and all of the food was delicious. The people here were very friendly and take great pride in their work. The area is so beautiful, and we can’t wait to come back and explore.
Read about our experience at St. Gallen Christmas Market – CLICK HERE
