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Christmas shopping in St.Gallen

Christmas market, mulled wine and shopping experience incl. public transport ticket

During the Advent season, St. Gallen is transformed into a city full of lights, scents and festive magic. Around 700 shining stars bathe the streets of the historic old town in a glittering sea of lights. Stroll through the picturesque streets of the historic old town, discover the star market with its lovingly decorated stalls on Gallusplatz and warm yourself with a cup of fragrant mulled wine. The imposing Christmas tree awaits you on Klosterplatz, which together with the UNESCO World Heritage Abbey District creates a backdrop straight out of a winter fairy tale.

Included in the experience:

  • Return journey, for example from Zurich, Winterthur, Lucerne, Chur, Einsiedeln, Rapperswil or Glarus to St. Gallen*

  • 1 coffee, tea or hot chocolate in the SOB train bistro

  • 20 francs Pro City voucher for specialist shops

  • 1 mulled wine or punch in the La verità restaurant

  • 1 star pendant from the Lüchinger Gallery

  • 1 audio guide for city tours in St. Gallen (subject to availability)

  • 20% discount on an overnight stay at the Sorell Hotel City Weissenstein or the Hotel Dom

 

Experience the Christmas spirit in St. Gallen

Shopping in St. Gallen

Discover the shopping city of St. Gallen: Small family-run specialist stores await you as well as well-known brands. You decide how you want to use your shopping voucher: Fashion, culinary delights, specialties and much more.

It's always Christmas here

Lüchinger Galerie is located right next to the St. Gallen Abbey District and offers a colorful assortment of Christmas decorations. Owner Carmela Lüchinger has been fascinated by shiny Christmas tree decorations since she was a child. The self-employed entrepreneur has turned this passion into her profession.

Starry lights in the city

St. Gallen's Christmas market, the Sternenmarkt, takes place on Gallusplatz. You will find handmade gifts, decorations and many culinary delights at the wooden huts. The extended Christkindlimarkt will also take place on November 29 and December 13, 2025.

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