Customs Zibelemärit draws the crowds to Bern despite the rain
The traditional Zibelemärit began in Bern on Monday morning. Despite the rainy weather, tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the folk festival in the federal city.
24.11.2025, 04:57
SDA
Shortly after 4 a.m., the streets of the old town began to come alive, as a reporter from the Keystone-SDA news agency reported. In temperatures just above freezing, the first onlookers strolled across the Bundesplatz and enjoyed the artistically woven onion braids.
The Zibelemärit has long been more than just a vegetable market where tons of onions, garlic, carrots, leeks and salsify are on offer. Onlookers will also find numerous fairground stalls and open-air counters.
The Zibelemärit dates back to the 19th century and always takes place on the fourth Monday in November. It has been on the list of Switzerland's living traditions since 2011.
