There is a lot going on in Zurich for Christmas! I went for a photoshoot in Zurich last night and felt like a little kid in the candy store!
First of all, there are lots and lots and lots of lights. That's the first thing you will notice the moment you get out of the train station.
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| The shower of lights. |
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| LED lights covering the length of a few popular streets in town. |
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| Sunset behind a large lantern. |
The Singing Christmas Tree is a popular attraction in Zurich. Different chorus groups perform on the tree every night, spreading the merry mood of Christmas and attracting a crowd of spectators.
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| Singing Christmas Tree. |
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| See their expressions close-up: they are really into it! |
So, what do other people do? They eat, they drink (Glühwein), they dance (occasionally), and they shop (a lot). One of my favorite things to do in such occasions is to people watch.
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| A man window shopping. |
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| Bikers & pedestrians. |
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| Chocolates, yum... |
Once in a while, you will catch a glimpse of the bright red Christmas Tram driven by Santa himself! Only children are allowed on board to be entertained by Santa's merry helpers. With a fee, of course (photography is gratis, though:-)
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| Santa's Tram passing by. |
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| Santa's Tram. |
For the little ones, there is always the ubiquitous merry-go-arounds.
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| Merry-go-around. I don't know the man in the center but he makes a great focal point! |
Other than all the special festivities, it's always fun to just watch the lights at the Limmat River.
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| Limmat River. |
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| Watching lights (and traffic) on the bridge. |
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