Christmas spirit in Baden: Switzerland's first Christmas market opens soon
Anticipation for the festive season is beginning particularly early in Switzerland this year. In Baden, in the canton of Aargau, the "s'Badener WunderDorf" will open its doors to visitors as early as October 29, 2026.
According to Switzerland Tourism, this is the first Christmas market of the season in the entire country. The "WunderDorf" offers guests a cozy atmosphere that invites them to linger and enjoy themselves even before the official start of the Advent season.
The concept of the market in Baden focuses on a mix of traditional stalls, culinary specialties, and a diverse entertainment program. In doing so, the organizers are responding to the desire of many people to fully enjoy the festive atmosphere before the gray month of November sets in.
Although the market in Baden is taking a pioneering role, the lights will also be turned on in many other Swiss cities in the coming weeks. The opening in Baden thus marks the official starting signal for a long Christmas market season in Switzerland.