Advent highlights in Heidiland
Advent highlights in Heidiland
The pre-Christmas period with its events is magical. Christkindlimarkt (Christmas market), light celebrations, atmospheric concerts, Advent brunch and much more awaits you in the holiday region Heidiland during the Advent season.
Celebration of lights
On November 22, 2025, the Festival of Lights will once again take place in the historic Dorfbadhalle in Bad Ragaz. The celebration of lights will be accompanied by musical performances by the pupils of Bad Ragaz and the Harmonie Bad Ragaz music society.
Those interested can stroll through the Christmas market on Rathausplatz beforehand.
On Saturday, November 22 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, November 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including "Gschenklisunntig" by the retailers of Bad Ragaz.
Christmas market Sargans
On November 29 and 30, 2025, you can get in the mood for the pre-Christmas season at over 60 market stalls. From the Obergasse to the Kirchplatz and through the Untergasse, there are delicious and precious things to discover.
Saturday: Performance by Sargans Sing & Song Writer Lea Wildhaber - with Christmas songs on the church square at 5.30 / 6.30 and 7.30 pm (weather permitting)
Sunday: Concert with Circle of Songs in the Städtlitorkel and Santa Claus procession in the evening.
Advent market Bad Ragaz
Experience the magic of the pre-Christmas period at the 4th Advent market in Bad Ragaz. This takes place from Friday to Sunday between November 28 and December 14, 2025. A small market as well as mulled wine, punch and other Christmas treats await you.
The arrival of the Sami lice
A tradition over 60 years old lives on. The bishop arrives in Bad Ragaz on December 6, 2025 with 40 Santa Clauses and Schmutzli. This is the perfect way to get in the mood for the Advent season. The Harmonie Bad Ragaz music society plays to shorten the wait for Santa Claus.
Let winter enchant you
Experience the variety of winter while skiing, winter hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Extraordinary winter experiences and winter magic await you.
Event boats on Lake Walen
The culinary and event boats also sail on Lake Walen in winter. There is a mulled wine cruise with fondue, a raclette boat or an Advent brunch to suit the pre-Christmas period.
Advent concerts
At these Advent concerts at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, highly talented music students from the violin class of Prof. Philip A. Draganov from the Bern University of the Arts, the Zurich University of the Arts and the Zurich Conservatory.
- Sunday, November 30, 2025
- Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Sunday, December 14, 2025
Christmas village
On December 6 and 7, 2025, you can experience the magic of Advent with mulled wine, live music, a variety of market stalls and delicious food for young and old. Admission is free and the proceeds go to the Neu-Schönstatt Youth Center. The Christmas village is located at the Hotel & Center Neu-Schönstatt in Quarten above Lake Walen.
Advent concert Gospel & Pop Choir On The Move
The Gospel & Pop Choir On The Move 's Advent concerts offer a varied journey through the genres of gospel, pop and Christmas music. From powerful to traditional and lively. Musical Advent moments that move the heart and soul.
- Saturday, November 22, Pfäfers Abbey Church
- Sunday, November 30, Catholic Church, Quarten
- Thursday, December 11, Protestant Church Sargans
- Saturday, December 13, Catholic Church Bad Ragaz
- Sunday, December 14, Catholic Church Mels
- Sunday, December 21, Pizolpark Mels
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