Pontarlier Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Pontarlier and surrounding areas
Pontarlier offers a festive season full of charm with the Pontarlier Christmas Market and twinkling Christmas lights along the Grande Rue and around the town hall. Holiday celebrations include parades and seasonal entertainment that highlight local gastronomy and alpine traditions. Visitors can enjoy things to do such as markets, family activities and evening concerts, all set against the old town’s historic backdrop that makes the festive season feel especially cozy and authentic.
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Christmas Markets
33 eventsMajestic Christmas market on Geneva's lakeside promenade.
Other Christmas Activities
6 eventsBarbarie organ melodies and festive city tour
Editor's Picks (6)
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Noël au Quai - Geneva Christmas Market
(Geneva)
Majestic Christmas market on Geneva's lakeside promenade.
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Montreux Noël - Christmas Market
(Territet)
One of Switzerland's most beautiful Christmas markets on Lake Geneva.
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Bô Noël Lausanne - Christmas Markets
(Lausanne)
Multiple Christmas markets across the city with a Ferris wheel and children's village.
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Le Mois Givré - Animations de Noël à Belfort
(Belfort)
Month-long winter festival with ice karting and ice shows
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Marché de Noël Lutry
(Lutry)
Traditional Christmas market with 150 artisans.
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Montreux Noël - Market Square and the Flying Santa Claus
(Montreux)
The iconic Flying Santa Claus show and Ferris wheel views.
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Christmas Lights Near Pontarlier
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Pontarlier.
Montbéliard Christmas Lights 2025
Famous Italian light installations and Corrèze as guest of honor
Le Mois Givré - Animations de Noël à Belfort
Month-long winter festival with ice karting and ice shows
Le Hameau du Père Noël (Santa's Hamlet)
Santa's authentic, year-round home and festive village.
Christmas Parties Near Pontarlier
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Pontarlier.
Christmas Celebrations at Hôtel Royal
Gourmet Christmas dining at a 5-star Palace hotel.
Christmas Shows Near Pontarlier
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Pontarlier.
Cirque de Noël Neuchâtel
Magical Christmas circus show by Christopher D. Gasser
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Pontarlier Christmas FAQ
Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.