Festival · Zurich · Christmas Markets 2026
Polarzauber Christmas Market at Zürich HB: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Polarzauber website. Official links are under Sources.
Polarzauber is free to enter.
- Closed today — next open Thursday, 19 November 2026.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- It's right at the end of the platforms - step off the train straight into the market.
- Weekday early afternoons are the least crowded; it gets very tight at peak times.
- Dogs on a lead are welcome.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree entry to Switzerland's biggest indoor Christmas market | everyone | Indoors in the station hall, open daily in any weather. Food, drinks and the Fondue Express are paid. | No |
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 11:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00–21:00 |
| Wed | 11:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–21:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
19 Nov - 24 Dec 2026, daily. Market stalls: Sun-Wed 11:00-21:00, Thu-Sat 11:00-22:00. Food and take-away an hour longer; bars Thu-Sat to 23:30 at most. 24 Dec 11:00-16:00.
Bahnhofshalle, Zürich Hauptbahnhof, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
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FAQ
Polarzauber: common questions
Is Polarzauber free?
Yes — Polarzauber is free to enter.
What are Polarzauber's opening hours?
19 Nov – 23 Dec: Mon–Wed 11:00–21:00, Thu–Sat 11:00–22:00, Sun 11:00–21:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- polarzauber.ch/de/infos/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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