Old Town Christmas in Laufenburg (Baden)

### A Fairytale Christmas in the Old Town Stroll through the cross-border Christmas market in Laufenburg—starting in Laufenburg, Baden, the route winds down through the festively decorated old town, across the Laufen Bridge to Laufenplatz in Switzerland. Starting on the first Sunday of Advent, the old town on both sides of the Rhine is decorated in a fairytale Christmas style. Volunteers weave fir garlands, decorate numerous Christmas trees, and everything is illuminated with thousands of tiny lights. Enjoy a stroll through the old town and let yourself be swept up in the enchanting atmosphere. A truly special experience is strolling through the cross-border Christmas market in Laufenburg. Starting from the town hall square in Laufenburg, Baden, the route winds down through the lovingly decorated town, across the Laufen Bridge and the Rhine to Laufenplatz in the Swiss sister city. In charming wooden huts, vendors offer guests the finest handicrafts and delicious treats. A festive program of events gets visitors of all ages in the mood for the upcoming Christmas season. The cross-border Christmas market in Laufenburg is a true gem and unique in Europe. What makes it special is that it spans two countries and two historic old towns: Laufenburg in Baden, Germany, and Laufenburg in Aargau, Switzerland. The two parts are connected by the old Laufen Bridge over the Rhine, which becomes a promenade and culinary delight during the market. Visitors can thus stroll effortlessly from one country to the other, experiencing the best of both worlds. The romantic backdrop of the winding, festively lit alleys in both old towns creates an incomparable, almost fairy-tale atmosphere. The stalls feature a mix of German handicrafts and Swiss specialties. You can buy a mulled wine in Germany and enjoy it while looking out at the Swiss side.