Lucerne

Lucerne during the Christmas season becomes a contemplative city of lights, while its enchanting Christmas markets are brimful with handmade gift ideas. Fun in the snow in the heart of Switzerland – what could be more beautiful? Where the winter sports resorts show their true variety and you can even get to by boat. Ski and snowboard slopes, sledge runs, cross-country ski circuits, snowshoe trails and winter footpaths – the unique winter sports destinations of the Lake Lucerne Region offer all this and more.

8 Reasons to visit Lucerne in winter

Christmas in Switzerland is magical no matter what – but where should you go if you NEED to pick just a few? Well, is a little Swiss Christmas bucket list for you:

1- Lilu Lucerne Light Festival – A festival at the cold onset of the new year: with its warm lights, Lucerne’s first “Light Festival Lucerne – Lilu” – 9 to 19 January 2020 – is sure to have you under its spell. Find enchantment in the various light installations on a stroll through the city.

2- Winter sports near the city – Ski and snowboard slopes, sledge runs, cross-country ski circuits, snowshoe trails and winter footpaths – the unique winter sports destinations of the Lake Lucerne Region offer all this and more.

3- Tourist sights all lit up – Together we stroll through the Christmassy city of lights, enjoying the enchanting lights, contemplative atmosphere and enticing fragrances of the Christmas markets.

4- Christmas Markets – Do you just want to soak in the Christmas atmosphere? Or Looking for something nice for your nearest and dearest? Visit Lucerne’s markets this Advent.

5- Lucerne Carnival – The carnival is going to start on 20 February and ends on 25 February 2020. During that time, Lucerne’s Old Town is transformed into one big festival site. People celebrate, make and enjoy music, and dance.

6- Live music – Are you a music lover? This is where to find music. Lucerne has an eclectic music scene as well as a varied range of venues. From an acoustical masterpiece to an old barn or empty swimming pool, the focus everywhere is on musical entertainment.

7- Winter time is fondue time – Weather you are food lover or not, you are definitely going to become foodie after tasting the food in Lucerne. Wafts of mist envelop a Lucerne immersed in freezing frost. It’s the time for the soothing warmth and intense taste of melted cheese in famous restaurants.

8- Bask in warm water – Drop down a gear and forget the stress of everyday life. The Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region is the perfect place. The hotels and day spas around Lucerne offer quality amenities and first-class health and well-being facilities.