Opening of Market
Visitors see town sweepers clearing the square as onion vendors arrive with cargos, and crowds gather to buy the first braids.
~6:00
Onion Market
Zibelemärit
Bern, Switzerland
Nov 24, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each late November, the city of Bern fills before dawn with tonnes of artfully braided onions for the Zibelemärit. Farmers sell onions, garlic, and produce as crowds enjoy onion tart and festivity, in a celebration of the autumn harvest that has drawn the city together since the mid-1800s.
Key moments
Nov 20
Where it happens
Bahnhofplatz Bern
Bern, Switzerland
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Plan the timing
Dress warmly for cool November weather
Prepare before you go
Bring small change for purchases
Respect local boundaries
Respect local customs, buy products rather than touching goods unattended.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Onion Market
Zibelemärit
Bern, Switzerland
Each late November, the city of Bern fills before dawn with tonnes of artfully braided onions for the Zibelemärit. Farmers sell onions, garlic, and produce as crowds enjoy onion tart and festivity, in a celebration of the autumn harvest that has drawn the city together since the mid-1800s.
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Nov 24, 2025Confirmed dates
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The story behind it
Originating in the mid-19th century, the Zibelemärit celebrates the fall onion harvest and has become a defining cultural symbol of Bern. Every fourth Monday of November, farmers from surrounding regions bring their harvest to the city. Onion braiding is a unique local craft, and the festival blends market traditions with folk entertainment. It underscores Bern’s identity as a farming-influenced canton that values modest, hom...
Key moments to know
Nov 20~6:00Expected
Opening of Market
Visitors see town sweepers clearing the square as onion vendors arrive with cargos, and crowds gather to buy the first braids.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Dress warmly for cool November weather
Prepare before you go
Bring small change for purchases
Respect local boundaries
Respect local customs, buy products rather than touching goods unattended.
Photo with care
None specific; this is a public market event.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Nov 24, 2025
Confirmed
City / Area
Bern
Bernese Mittelland
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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