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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the festive atmosphere in Geneva with our comprehensive winter guide. The city on Lake Geneva transforms during the Advent season into an atmospheric meeting point for locals and visitors.

From the historic city center to the old town, numerous Christmas markets and festivities extend throughout the city. The Place du Molard and Rue du Mont-Blanc host traditional market stalls, while the Promenade du Lac invites visitors to stroll along its winter illuminations. In the surrounding districts, you'll find additional advent markets, ice skating rinks, and winter events that reflect the region's cultural heritage.

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Geneve Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Child-friendly attractions like carousel and children's yurt.

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The Geneva Christmas Market on Quai du Mont-Blanc transforms the quay into a magical winter village with beautifully lit stalls. Here, you can find numerous opportunities to buy gifts for your loved ones. Your children can enjoy merry rounds on the carousel or play, craft, and read in the children's yurt. Specialties and delicacies from the region await you, along with beautiful handmade crafts, souvenirs, jewelry, and more.

Where: Geneva | More Info: Christmas Market at Parc des Bastions

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Meet the real Santa Claus at the summit of Rochers-de-Naye!

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The Montreux Noël offers a variety of artisanal and market stalls along the sparkling quays of Lake Geneva, enchanting visitors with unique gift ideas and exquisite delicacies.

Where: Montreux | More Info: Montreux Christmas Market

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Visit Santa in his house at the top of Rochers-de-Naye.

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The Montreux Noël Christmas market offers a variety of activities and events around the traditional Christmas market. Visit Santa in his house at the top of Rochers-de-Naye, admire the festive lake promenade with handmade crafts and thousands of gift ideas, experience a medieval Christmas at Chillon Castle, and enjoy musical surprises in the new Espace Gourmand.

Where: Montreux | More Info: Montreux Ferris Wheel

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Geneve Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Historical costumes and traditional music

Description:

The Escalade Festival is a historical celebration that Geneva has been hosting for over 400 years. It commemorates the successful defense of the city against a Savoyard attack in 1602. The festivities include grand parades, historical reenactments, and the breaking of a chocolate pot filled with marzipan vegetables.

Where: Geneva | More Info: L’Escalade Parade

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The GoldenPass Express connects Interlaken and Montreux seamlessly, offering breathtaking views of Switzerland's picturesque landscapes. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes and includes famous destinations like Gstaad and Château-d'Oex.

Where: Montreux | More Info: Golden Pass Express Panorama Train

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