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The City of Lausanne warmly invites you to explore its dazzling holiday illuminations from November 19, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Every evening, lights brighten up the streets and monuments from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and in the early morning until public lighting turns off, infusing the city with a magical holiday spirit.
A sound and light show called "Frozen Tales of the Past" will be projected on the City Hall from December 13 to 24 at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. (excluding December 14). Additionally, the Tour de Bel-Air will host an animated mapping on biodiversity and Lausanne's parks, viewable from November 20 to December 31.
Enjoy the illuminated swings at Place de la Louve, lighting up the season until January, and discover new LED installations in test, including motion-activated lights on the Escaliers de l’Université and beautiful lanterns on the Escaliers du Marché inspired by the Cathedral’s stained glass.
Celebrate the holiday magic and discover Lausanne’s festive beauty in this unique, light-filled winter season!
In brief
From Tuesday, November 19, 2024, to Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Street illuminations and animations.
- Louve Swings: No lighting until the end of April.
From Wednesday, November 20, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Bel-Air Tower: Mapping of 12 scenes (30-minute loop, starting at 5:30 PM).
Schedule:
- Monday to Wednesday: Until 10 PM.
- Thursday to Saturday: Until 11 PM.
- Sunday: Until 9 PM.
- December 26–30: Until 9 PM.
- New Year's Eve: Until 12:30 AM.
- Tests: November 18–19.
From Sunday, December 1, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Cathedral: Event lighting.
From Friday, December 13, to Tuesday, December 24, 2024
- City Hall: Projection of "Icy Tales from the Past."
Showtimes:
5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM.
Exception: No projection on Saturday, December 14, due to the Christmas Run.