Neuchâtel Christmas Market 2026
26 November – 23 December 2026 · 2 markets
Neuchâtel has two Christmas markets in 2026, both until 23 December: the Village de Noël on Place du Coq-d'Inde in the old town from 26 November (Tue–Fri 16:00–21:00, Sat 11:00–21:00, Sun 12:00–19:00, closed Mon) and, from 4 December, the Marché de Noël in the Jardin Anglais by the lake, with around 30 craftspeople and a yurt for children. The Fun'ambule funicular runs down from the station towards the lake.
What to expect
Dates and opening hours 2026
Village de Noël
Place du Coq-d'Inde (old town)
A small village of wooden chalets in the middle of the old town, run by traders from Neuchâtel and from elsewhere. It is meant to make the shops and studios around the square more visible and is more a place to meet and linger than a big shopping market.
Opening hours
Marché de Noël de Neuchâtel
Jardin Anglais · around 30 craftspeople
The market in the park by the lake focuses on local crafts: around 30 creatives from the region sell their work in wooden stalls, and there is also mulled wine and sweets. A yurt is ready for children, with fairy-tale hours, face painting and Père Noël.
Good to know
Closed on Mondays
The Village de Noël is closed on Mondays and opens only at 16:00 Tue–Fri, at 11:00 Sat and at 12:00 Sun.
By funicular
From the station take the Fun'ambule to the Université stop: from there it is a few minutes to the Jardin Anglais or about 10 minutes to the old town.
Both markets on foot
It is about 10 minutes on foot from the Jardin Anglais to Place du Coq-d'Inde.
How to get there
- From Neuchâtel station it is about 15 minutes' walk downhill into the old town, or take the Fun'ambule funicular to Université station and walk about 10 minutes from there.
- From Neuchâtel station take the Fun'ambule funicular down to Université station, then a few minutes' walk to the Jardin Anglais.
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More Christmas markets in the canton of Neuchâtel
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