5 most enchanting Advent locations in Winterthur

The inner courtyard glitters and sparkles while the mulled wine warms your hands and the fire gently blazes in the yurt's fireplace. Welcome to the Turm Areal Pop Up Brrr Edition! The hippest inner courtyard in the city presents itself in a magical winter garb and brings light into the dark season. The popular fondue is served around the crackling fireplace, accompanied by exquisite Vaudois wines.

For the second time, Teuchelweiherplatz will be transformed into a lovely winter market from December 1 to 24 - under the most beautiful blanket of lights in the heart of Winterthur. Take a leisurely stroll through the 70 enchanting food and design stalls and make yourself comfortable with friends in the beautifully decorated little houses with a blanket. In the tippis, there is daily candle making for the little ones, colorful face painting and adventurous stories from the Flunkerfee - and don't forget the obligatory ride on the nostalgic carousel. You can warm up in the two heated chalets and enjoy a delicious fondue by the fireplace. You can also warm up while dancing: After-work mulled wine and cool beats await you in the Slalom Bar.

Stroll through Winterthur's old town under the twinkling stars of the Christmas lights and with a warming mulled wine in your hand: wander through the festively decorated stalls at the traditional Christmas market and treat yourself to a warm apple pie with vanilla sauce. From November 24 to December 23, you can experience the nostalgic Christmas spirit here - especially at the end of the day with friends over a mulled wine and raclette. This year, for the first time, you can enjoy the radiant Old Town from above on the Ferris wheel.

Discover a piece of the mountain world in the middle of Winterthur and step into the rustic fondue parlor in the middle of the city. Enjoy happy hours in a cozy atmosphere with truffle and saffron fondue, raclette and mulled wine. The highlight awaits outside on the terrace - curling.

Schloss Laufen, right next to the Rhine Falls, is magically illuminated during the winter season: Immerse yourself in "winter magic" from November to the end of February. Enjoy a mulled wine in the winter lounge after a walk or a raclette with potatoes from the winter chalet. Make yourself comfortable in a warm tent or under a starry sky. Enjoy a mulled wine, raclette or soup under the stars in the winter lounge at Schloss Laufen. The castle is magically illuminated in winter and the impressive backdrop is the perfect place for a walk in the dark season.