LiechtTräum

This light festival transforms the period over the New Year into a resplendent spectacle.
LiechtTräum

December 31, 2023 – January 2, 2024

Zurich shines in a very special light at the turn of the year, when five landmarks in the city center are transformed into works of light art. Local artists project dreams and wishes collected from the people of Zurich onto the Grossmünster, Fraumünster, Stadthaus, Stadthausquai, and Opera House.

The participating artists are TIKA, Oibel1, Cup of Color, Sophie le Meillour, and Daniel Margraf.

The Program:

Light Show:
December 31, 2023: 5pm – 3am
January 1, 2024: 5 – 11pm
January 2, 2024: 5 – 11pm

Fireworks on New Year's Eve:
January 1, from 00.20am


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Which Buildings Are Illuminated?
These buildings will be lit up from December 31, 2023 to January 2, 2024:

Grossmünster Zurich Church Landmark

Grossmünster

The Grossmünster church is a landmark of Zurich. Legend has it that the church was built on the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula.

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Fraumünster, Zurich

Fraumünster Church

The Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches are landmarks of Zurich. The convent once held great power in Zurich.

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St. Peter

St. Peter

The St. Peter church in Zurich has the largest church clock face in Europe. Until 1911, the church tower was used as a fire watch post.

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Zurich Opera House

Zurich Opera House

The multi award-winning cultural institution on Sechseläutenplatz is one of Zurich’s most famous landmarks.

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Stadthaus Zürich

Stadthaus Zürich

The Stadthaus Zurich (town hall) is located on the left banks of the River Limmat, right alongside the Fraumünster church. Temporary exhibitions are held under the archways.

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Stadthausquai 1

Stadthausquai 1

Situated between the Stadthausanlage, Bürkliplatz, and the Limmat river, the building at Stadthaus-Quai 1 is a real eye-catcher.

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