Medieval Christmas Market
For one weekend, the medieval era comes to life at the Rhine Falls. The Christmas market will take place on both sides of the Rhine, with two castles and the thundering waterfall providing an impressive backdrop for this unique market experience.
Friday to Sunday - 20 to 22 November 2026
Experience the colourful hustle and bustle of the market, with performers, jesters, storytellers and medieval music. Among market stalls, fire pits and the sounds of the medieval era, visitors of all ages can discover a varied programme in a festive pre-Christmas atmosphere.
Market Areas:
Schlössli Wörth grounds, Neuhausen am Rheinfall (SH)
Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall grounds, Dachsen (ZH)
Discover both market areas on a circular route:
Walk across the SBB railway bridge over the Rhine (approx. 20 minutes), or cross the Rhine by ferry (fee applies, approx. 5 minutes),
or combine both options.
The boat landing stage at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall can only be reached via a natural stone staircase.
Event organiser and organisation: turnei.ch
By candlelight and a crackling fire, all kinds of beautiful things are offered for sale by market riders, craftsmen and traders from near and far. Be inspired by unusual jewellery, leather good, spices and spirits as well as amour and buy the first Christmas presents for your loved ones.
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Activities
Look forward to a medieval street food festival. Expect food from the grill and fire as well as from the pot and oven. From Dinnede, "Chäsfüess" to "Langosch" and to crêpes and waffles. Warm mead, cider and mulled wine made to our own recipe are also available.
Try your hand at archery while the sounds of bagpipes and drums echo between the market stalls.
Children can listen to the captivating tales of storyteller Marlin and enjoy a ride on the hand-operated carousel. A varied programme featuring game stalls and a Christmas elf with an elf tree completes the experience.
Opening hours, admisson and ferry crossing
Opening hours
The market takes place in any weather
Friday, 20 November: 17:00 to 22:00
Saturday, 21 November: 10:00 to 22:00
Sunday, 22 November: 10:00 to 17:00
Admisson
Admission to the market is free.
Some activities at the market are chargeable.
Ferry Crossing | Fares per Journey
Adults: CHF 3.00
Children aged 6 to 15.99: CHF 2.00
Children up to 5.99 years: free of charge
The ferry crossing is operated by the independent third-party provider Rhyfall Mändli.
Boat landing stages: Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall and Schlössli Wörth. The boat landing stage at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall is accessible only via a natural stone staircase and is therefore not suitable for pushchairs or people with limited mobility.
Notes
- the market takes place outdoors, on the grounds of Schloss Laufen at the Rhine Falls
- dogs on a leash are allowed
- the carrying of show weapons is allowed
- the carrying of edged weapons is prohibited, except for medieval food knives
- organised and carried out by turnei.ch, the well-known Swiss organiser of medieval markets, turnei.ch
Getting there
By train
We recommend you arrive/depart by train, via the “Neuhausen am Rheinfall” station. Direct trains from Schaffhausen and Zurich Main Station (S9).
Alternatively, combine your visit with a trip to the market at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall, SBB station "Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall". Direct trains from Schaffhausen, Winterthur (S12 and S33) and Zurich Main Station (S12).
Parking
Free parking as of 18:00
