If “cheerful” had an address it would be in Zurich.

Zurich’s old town, decorated for the holidays.

Stay at the Mandarin Oriental.

Lights and Christmas trees line a street in Zurch during Christmas

Flavio Vallenari/Getty Images.Credit:Zurich’s old town, decorated for the holidays.

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TheMandarin Oriental Savoyis welcoming guests for an unforgettable holiday season.

However, you don’t even need to leave to find some cheer.

Visit Zurich’s Christmas markets.

Mandarin Oriental Lounge

The lounge area at the Mandarin Oriental Savoy.Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental

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Visiting Zurich’s Christmas markets is a must during the holidays.

Explore the beautifully decorated stalls to find the perfect gifts for loved ones or indulge in some culinary treats.

The market has plenty of special programming for kids too, including story time and face painting.

A spinning carousel at a Christmas market in Zurich

The Wienachtsdorf Christmas market.Sandro Bisaro/Getty Images

Become a chocolatier for the day.

Visit Illuminarium at Landesmuseum.

One highlight isIlluminarium, a mesmerizing show with music, synchronized lights, and intricate projections.

People inside the Lindt Chocolate making workshop space in Zurich

Learn to make chocolates in the Lindt Chocolateria.Courtesy of Lindt

Check out a fondue restaurant.

Located near Zurich Airport,Baracca Zermattoffers a mountain chalet experience and incredible cheese fondue variations.

Make your own festive candle.

People outside of a stall with a Hot Fondue neon sign

The Fondue Chalet at the Landesmuseum’s annual Illuminarium event.Courtesy of Illuminarium

The cost of the candle is based on its weight, and all proceeds are donated to charity.

Visit Rudolph’s Holy Moly pop-up bar.

Sip on an array of holiday-inspired beverages, ranging from festive cocktails to homemade mulled wine.

Baracca Zermatt Zurich, interior of a fondue restuarant

Baracca Zermatt’s cozy dining room.Courtesy of Baracca Zermatt Zurich

Kerzenziehen, a winter time tradition of candle making, in Zurich

Making candles at the Bürkliplatz is a holiday tradition.Valeriano di Domenico/Courtesy of Zürich Tourism

Rudolphs Holy Moly bar in Zurich

The scene inside Rudolph’s Holy Moly bar.Andrea Monica Hug/Courtesy of Rudolph’s Holy Moly