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The ultimate guide to discover Lausanne during the Christmas festivities
The festive period is here at last! We’re in the starting blocks to welcome you during that time when everything is just a little bit more magical in Lausanne: fondue and mulled wine are ready to be savoured, the lights are up, New Year’s Eve is planned, unique gifts are prepared and winter activities are scheduled. Now, we’re just waiting for you!
Our top 6 to make the most of the Christmas spirit in Lausanne
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Drinking mulled wine at the Christmas market
Christmas markets liven up the town from November 21 to December 31. Enjoy the festive Lausanne atmosphere, savour local gastronomy products and discover the region’s wines and specialities.
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Attend the Mondial de fondue under the stars
Meet at the Belvédère on the Terrasse des Amis in Bel-Air to enjoy a delicious fondue in a unique setting: an elegant, heated crystal tent. Don’t forget to make a reservation!
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Spending the night in unusual accommodation
Wouldn’t it be fab to wake up with a panoramic and original view over the city and the lake? Set up exclusively for the month of December, this pop-up accommodation offers just that, as well as a private terrace and sauna.
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Setting off on a winter walk in the illuminated city
Walking the city streets after dark feels magical during the Christmas festivities. Slip on a coat and a woolly hat, and let yourself be enchanted by the Christmas spirit in Lausanne.
More information on November 19, 2024
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Celebrate the New Year on the Cathedral Esplanade…
Welcome in the New Year in front of the Cathedral, lit up by a thousand lights on the twelve strokes on midnight. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere where warm wishes burst forth, hugs are aplenty and glasses clink merrily. Happy New Year !
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Or dance the night away!
From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., join us at the Place Centrale for the Giant Silent Disco of Bô Noël! Other themed parties will also take place at Pépinet, the Château Esplanade, and Place de l’Europe.
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