5 Interesting Easter Activities in Switzerland
If you plan to spend the Easter holidays in any Swiss city, you will experience a mix of tradition and respect for customs that bring the community together to celebrate the beginning of spring and the renewal of life.
Beautiful nature, people's kindness, fantastic food, and unforgettable experiences await you in Switzerland. Here are some activities you can enjoy with friends or as a family with children.
Enjoy the Flower Fountains
From Palm Sunday to Easter Monday, fountains in the old towns of Switzerland will be decorated with flowers and spring roses. The water in the fountains will also be filled with floating flower buds. Besides the beauty and breathtaking architecture that adorn every old town, the abundance of colorful spring flowers gives it a special dimension.
Visit the Easter Markets
The custom of holding Easter markets exists in different cantons of Switzerland but one of the most visited and oldest is in Bischofszell in Canton Thurgau, or as they call it, "the city of roses." In the period before Easter, this city also offers a walking route that includes visiting 24 decorated fountains and lasts about two and a half hours. This market has existed for about 800 years and is held on Easter Monday. It brings together about 400 stalls for viewing in one place.
Visit Chocolate Museum
Easter is unthinkable without chocolate. Swiss families cherish the tradition of gifting chocolates during the Easter holidays, so you should head to the nearest chocolate museum or store that sells this delicacy. Also, in some cities, you can find chocolate-making workshops that will be especially interesting for children. They will have fun and learn something about the history of chocolate and the chocolate-making process.
Attend Easter Processions and Parades
Certain regions in Switzerland cultivate the custom of Easter processions and parades during which participants reenact scenes from biblical stories dressed in costumes playing traditional music.
In the canton of Fribourg, on Good Friday, women dressed in black come out of the church in memory of Jesus' suffering. They say prayers and wail while walking through the city, so almost no one remains indifferent to these scenes. Therefore, it is advised not to take children to these processions.
Enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt with the Kids
Decorating Easter eggs is a common tradition in Switzerland. Families often paint eggs in vibrant colors and patterns, and children participate in Easter egg hunts, looking for hidden eggs in gardens or parks.
Wondering where to stay?
If you are planning your Easter trip to Switzerland, we recommend staying in one of the most popular cities: Geneva,Brussels, Lausanne, Lucerne, Crans-Montana, or Fribourg. Besides the tourist attractions, it is essential to plan for accommodations to make the trip pleasant and unforgettable.
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