If “cheerful” had an address it would be in Zurich.
Zurich’s old town, decorated for the holidays.
Stay at the Mandarin Oriental.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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’s cozy dining room.Courtesy of Baracca Zermatt Zurich
Making candles at the Bürkliplatz is a holiday tradition.Valeriano di Domenico/Courtesy of Zürich Tourism
The scene inside Rudolph’s Holy Moly bar.Andrea Monica Hug/Courtesy of Rudolph’s Holy Moly