Checking out the Christkindli Markt

We visited the Christmas market in Zurich Main Train Station today. There was plenty of cheese, wurst, fondue and local crafts to be found here! The main attraction, though, was the magnificent Christmas tree decorated all in Swarovski crystal ornaments. The photographs just don't do it justice.

This is only part of the display under the tree. Each of the large figurines, like the giraffes shown here are about two feet tall. I have seen 5" tall figures for sale for around $300, so I can only imagine how much all this bling is worth! The entire display was surrounded by glass panels to protect it.

Lisa and Ian visit the Marli Huus - the Fairytale House. There is a Marli-Tram for the children, but Ian is not old enough to ride it yet.

The Swiss seem to have a penchent for street-side figures; some are purely decorative, others are for advertising purposes. This one seems to like my Dior perfume. Really!

Ian is overjoyed that Grandma came to visit.