From early November through Christmas, the courtyard of the Swiss National Museum (aka Landesmuseum) because a festive food court, filled with yummy food stands and thousands of lights covering the walls.

People come here to eat and enjoy the ambiance, standing shoulder to shoulder at standing tables.

They have a fondue chalet with indoor seating, reservations highly recommended. It’s free to enter the food court. For a fee, you can watch a light and music show projected on the building walls.

Website: illuminarium.ch

Location: Landesmuseum /

Transit stop: Zürich HB or tram stop Bahnhofquai/HB

Dates: 6 Nov to 30 Dec 2025 (closed 24 & 25 Dec)

Opening times: food stands open daily 17:00 – 23:00

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