The Christmas market originated in medieval Europe and has since become the main product of Christmas. Feeling hungry? How to use rsti (hash brown potatoes) to grill sausages. Feeling cold and thirsty? Have a sip of hot wine (Glhwein) and forget all the questions! Some of the best in Switzerland include the Christmas market in Montreux Riviera (including Santa Claus flying over Lake Geneva), the indoor Christmas market at Zurich Railway Station (suitable for those cold rainy days) and the large Christmas market in Basel ( That's it.) It takes hours to explore each booth. In Switzerland, the Christmas market usually starts in November and lasts until December 24 (although in smaller towns, the Christmas market can only be carried out in a limited number of days).