Illuminarium Ticket “Yuki’s Arctic Christmas”

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Experience Yuki’s Arctic Christmas at Illuminarium Zürich. This light show with music and animations takes the whole family to the Far North and gets you in the mood for Christmas.

CancellationNon-refundable
Duration0:25–0:30 hrs
Meeting pointZürich Landesmuseum (Innenhof), Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich

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Highlights
  • Experience a festive outdoor light show
  • Join Yuki and her friends on a Christmas adventure in the Far North
  • Marvel at sparkling ice, dancing lights and Christmas magic
  • Enjoy music and projections in the courtyard of the Swiss National Museum
  • Experience a family-friendly light adventure
Description

Yuki and her friends welcome you to Christmas in the festively lit courtyard. Together, you experience a magical light show with colourful projections and classical music.

The scent of cookies fills the air as Yuki and the animals share their winter adventures. Funny scenes, dancing, and enchanting characters bring a smile to your face.

The story around the gingerbread house sparks excitement for Christmas. The show combines light art, music, and fairy tales into a magical experience for families.

Practical information

  • The light show at the Illuminarium takes place outdoors in the courtyard of the Zürich State Museum.
  • It is a large, immersive light projection displayed on the buildings and facades within the courtyard.
  • You stand or sit outside in front of this backdrop and experience the projections accompanied by music, sound, and narration.

Traveling with a wheelchair

  • The courtyard where the light show takes place is fully accessible, featuring a paved, level floor

Travelling with a stroller

  • The courtyard is easy to navigate with mobility buggies and prams
  • On-site arrangements are made individually for families needing access with prams or loan buggies

Swiss Activity Tip

In the publicly accessible areas of the courtyard, there are several options to spend time before or after the light show. You can refuel at the Food Corner, where various stalls around fireballs offer warm meals, sweet snacks, and hot drinks. For a cozy meal with the family, the Fondue Chalet is perfect; it is heated in the courtyard and serves cheese fondue, wine, and desserts.

Inclusions
  • Illuminarium ticket “Yuki’s Arctic Christmas”

  • Food and drinks at the freely accessible Food Corner with various food stalls

Meeting point

Zürich Landesmuseum (Innenhof), Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich

Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz

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Important information
  • Show duration: 25 minutes
  • Shows start daily at 17:15 and 18:45. From 5 to 15 November, they start at 17:30 and 18:50 due to dusk (the exact time is shown on your ticket)
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the show starts
  • Children and young people may only enter when accompanied by adults
  • The show takes place outdoors – dress warmly
  • Closed on 24 and 25 December

Provider

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WE ARE PROJEKTIL AG

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It was fantastic 🤩

Ekaterina

CH

13 Dec 2025

I found it very visual and since I don't speak German, it helped me understand.

Annick

CH

1 Dec 2025

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