Magical markets: December brings a host of Christmas-related activities to Switzerland, from Santa Claus visits and parades to carolling concerts and traditional events to ring in the New Year (generally in some type of weird historical garb). But one event you can expect to find--and can't afford to miss--from Geneva to St Gallen is the Christmas market.

Swiss News › Nbr. 2007, April 2007

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Magical markets: December brings a host of Christmas-related activities to Switzerland, from Santa Claus visits and parades to carolling concerts and traditional events to ring in the New Year (generally in some type of weird historical garb). But one event you can expect to find--and can't afford to miss--from Geneva to St Gallen is the Christmas market.

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Montreux market: November 24 through December 24

www.montreuxnoel.com

One of Switzerland's loveliest markets. with around 400,000 visitors annually, features over 120 chalet-styled stalls lining Lac Leman's promenade and the main thoroughfare, the Grand Rue.

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