For a Christmas market from 2018 (general permit for a maximum of five years) at the Münsterhof, the city of Zurich is looking for a convincing overall concept with a clear conceptual orientation, which should be expressed both in terms of content (with regard to the offer) and design. Great importance is attached to the connection to Zurich and the Münsterhof. The urban environment and the surrounding uses or shops should be included in a coherent manner. The new Christmas market on the Münsterhof should have an independent profile and differ in design and offer from the existing Christmas markets in the city of Zurich.

Until 30 November 2017, concepts for a Christmas market at the Münsterhof could be submitted. By the end of February 2018, it will be announced who will receive the permit for the Christmas market at the Münsterhof.

Data (maximum)

• from Thursday, start of the Christmas lights (always WEEK 47)
• until and including 24 December
• first implementation: from 22 November 2018
• General permit for a maximum of 5 years

Times (maximum)

• Monday - Saturday: 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
• Sunday: 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
• for the sunday without sales, at the same time as the New Year's Eve run, the opening hours of the Münsterhof Christmas market will be determined at a later date. 

The route of the New Year's Eve Run leads along the FraumünsterKirche over the Münsterhof. That is why special arrangements must be made.

The following fees apply to the implementation of the Christmas market: 

Stalls for sale

• Fr. 9.00 per running meter per day
  (Art. 9, para. 1, lit. F, Ordinance on the Markets, Municipal Council Resolution of 2 April 2014)

Food or drink stalls for immediate consumption

• Fr. 8.00 per square meter per day
  (Zone 1 - very good location; Art. 2, para. 1, lit. a to c, Fee Schedule Event Guidelines, City Council Resolution of 9 July 2014)

Gastronomy with seating

• Fr. 4.00 per square meter per day
  (Zone 1 - very good location; Art. 2, para. 1, lit. a to c, Fee Schedule Event Guidelines, City Council Resolution of 9 July 2014)

Various other fees

• depending on the event request
  (For example: fees for assembly and dismantling days, permit, copy and writing fees, etc.)

The evaluation of the applications is carried out in accordance with the content and design quality criteria of the guidelines for Christmas markets.

With regard to feasibility, financing, technical aspects and the timetable are of course also important aspects in the assessment of applications.

Content and scope

The concept must not exceed 30 pages.

The following aspects must be included in the concept:

• Reference to the assessment criteria
• Occupancy
• Financing plan (investment and operation 2018 to 2022) and plan income statement (years 2018 to 2022)
• Timetable until implementation in 2018

Submission

Submission of documents in four versions to:

City of Zurich
Municipal police
Office for Events
Röslistrasse 10, P.O. Box
8021 Zurich

In addition, the documents must be submitted in electronic form.

Either: 

• PDF documents on CD-ROM (by post) or on USB stick (by post)

Or:

• E-mail via contact form (max. 10 megabytes per e-mail)