Polarzauber is the indoor Christmas market in the main hall of Zurich's main station, with over 100 market houses, food stands, bars and experience venues under the Lindt tree, free to enter, and a fondue train.
Food festivals in Zurich worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
November 2026 1 festival
April 2027 1 festival
Zurich's spring festival, third Monday in April.
May 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
Five weeks of international street food on the Hardturmbrache in Zurich-West, May 27 to June 28, 2026.
Book food experiences in Zurich
Guided tour · 3.5 hours
Zurich: Food Tour of 8+ Tastings with Cheeses & Chocolates
Join us as we embark on a culinary adventure through the heart of Zurich, where you'll taste your way through the best local spots and discover the authentic flavours ...
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Private tour · 1.5 hours
Zurich: Swiss Cheese Fondue & Wine e-TukTuk City Tour
Hop aboard an electric tuk-tuk and discover Zurich in the company of a local driver. Treat yourself to culinary delights on board as you sip wine and savor fondue.
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Day trip · 9 hours
From Zurich: Swiss Castle, Cheese & Chocolate Guided Tour
Discover Switzerland in one day from Zurich: explore medieval Rapperswil, visit Einsiedeln Abbey, taste Swiss cheese and enjoy chocolate tastings at the famous Lindt H...
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September 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
One of Switzerland's largest folk festivals, three days at Albisguetli over September 12-14, 2026.
Dates to be confirmed
Food Zurich's annual city-wide programme: dinners, talks, tastings, market events.
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