No. Families just turn up during opening hours. Only schools and groups book ahead, using the form on the official site for the early-morning slot.

Dress warmly. It runs in a tent on Hechtplatz in late fall, and the organizers say themselves it can get cold there.

Can we come as a bigger group?

Yes. Groups can come after 10am alongside other visitors; email info@zuercherkerzenziehen.ch to register.

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Zürcher Kerzenziehen: Candle Dipping at Hechtplatz

Name: Zürcher Kerzenziehen: Candle Dipping at Hechtplatz
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-12-21T23:59:59
Location: Hechtplatz

When: Daily Nov 14 - Dec 21
Ages: All ages
Price: See tickets

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WorkshopKreis 1

Where

Kreis 1, Hechtplatz

Ages

All ages

Setting

Indoors and outdoors

Language

German, no German needed

What you need to know

Pick your wick first: thicker wicks are for wider candles, which need to burn longer each time
Patience is the skill: dip, let it cool, dip again, one layer of wax each round
Morning slots for groups: schools and groups can book 8 to 10am, before regular opening

About

Zurich's candle-dipping tent has been a pre-Christmas tradition since 1969, when it was the first public candle pulling anywhere. Kids pick a wick, then dip it in warm beeswax, let it cool and dip again, building their own candle one layer at a time. It takes patience, so it suits kids who can stick with one calm task for a while. A nonprofit foundation is behind it.

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Dates & times

Sat 14 Nov – Mon 21 Dec

Sun-Thu10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Fri-Sat10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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