Do we need our own turnip lantern?

Yes, kids carry their own. Carve one at home, or go to the turnip carving at GZ Buchegg on Wednesday, November 4, from 2pm to 5pm.

When should we arrive?

The group gathers at 5:50pm and the procession sets off at 6pm, so aim to be there a few minutes early.

Do we need to sign up?

No. The procession is free and needs no ticket. Just bring your lantern and arrive by 5:50pm.

Räbeliechtliumzug Unterstrass: Turnip Lantern Procession

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FestivalKreis 6

Where

Kreis 6, GZ Buchegg

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Music

Live drummers

What you need to know

Carve your turnip first at GZ Buchegg's afternoon session the day before, if you'd rather not do it at home
A local district tradition, organized by the Quartierverein Unterstrass rather than a big city event
Cold November evening, so bring gloves and warm layers since kids hold their lanterns outdoors the whole way

About

Räbeliechtli is Zurich's autumn lantern tradition: kids hollow out a turnip, carve a pattern into its skin and carry it lit through the dark streets. This neighborhood procession is run by the Quartierverein Unterstrass with GZ Buchegg, and the youth drummers of Jugendmusik Zürich 11 march along with it. It suits preschool and primary-age kids who can manage a walk after dark.

Free

2027 dates to be announced

2026 edition

Nov 4 – 5, 2026

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Where it is

GZ Buchegg

Bucheggstrasse 93, 8057 Zürich

Nearby playgrounds

Resources

Event website
Official page from the organizer.

Common questions

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