Market traditions
Bad Zurzach has been a place that people have visited since the early Middle Ages. Believers made pilgrimages to the grave of St. Verena, and later the Zurzach markets and fairs brought traders from all over Europe to the town. They were busy days with exuberant celebrations and dancing.
The market tradition has remained alive in Bad Zurzach all year round. The Zurzimärt takes place every Saturday around the Verenamünster. In summer, the sounds of barrel organs ring through the streets and alleyways at the flea and antiques market, while the Christmas market stalls light up with a festive atmosphere during Advent.
The pilgrimage tradition also continues to this day. Verena Day is celebrated on September 1 with a church service and a communal meal. “Verena plays” – theater productions based on the legend of Saint Verena – are also part of the Zurzach tradition.
The people of Zurzibieten have been cultivating conviviality and hospitality for many centuries. In summer, locals and spa guests meet in the spa gardens to dance or visit the open-air cinema.
A few unusual figures roam Bad Zurzach, especially during the carnival season: The Ättirüedi parades through the streets on Ash Wednesday and throws nuts, mandarinli and sweets to the shouting children. Later that evening, the Hüülwyber gather at the Sternenbrunnen to pay their last respects to Prince Karneval and entrust his mortal remains to the waters of the Rhine. The “Lätschete” is known beyond the region as a special carnival custom.
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The time of the extravagant medieval fairs may be over, but the people of Zurzach and Zurzibiet still enjoy celebrating festivals today. Every season has its own traditions and festivities, which are lovingly cultivated.
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