Dec 08, 2020

Do you feel in need of some magic? You will find it in Lausanne and its’ region.

The magical holiday period is treated as something very special in Lausanne! You shouldn’t miss this fairy-tale atmosphere for anything in the world - we love it and can’t wait for it to come round each year...And now for the good news - we won’t have to do without it this year thanks to Bô Noël who will until 31 December 2020 sprinkle his magic in the town (in a Covid-compliant manner of course!!). You may also find some interesting input in relation to Swiss wines thanks to Swiss Wine Promotion: contests, wine and dine ideas, gift ideas and much more.

The magic you will feel in Lausanne and its’ region during Christmas

Winter in Lausanne

To make this special period even more festive, Swiss Wine Promotion offers every day a lot of surprises and helps with a lot of ideas related to wines. You will also learn everything about Swiss wines and how they match with local specialities. Every Tuesday you may participate in contests and you can win prizes related to the wine region. Facebook & Instagram

Lausanne Lights Festival 2020

The Lausanne Lights Festival will brighten up the city for the ninth time this year. This year the Festival has a very special and truly extraordinary event in store for everybody! From 24 November to 24 December, you will be able to admire larger-than-life artistic light shows projected on eight of the city’s landmark buildings, each of which will become an ideal canvas for a lineup including both internationally renowned and up-and-coming artists. Visit the Festival of Lights and become a part of this immersive and colossal art experience. www.lausannelumieres.ch

THE SNOW GLOBES OF THE FLON

The marvelous comes to the Bô Quartier du Flon with a giant snow globe encompassing the fountain on the Esplanade as well as four small snow globes decorated by the neighborhood merchants.

THE GIANT FIR OF PALUD

The traditional giant 12m tree decorated with lights offers a magical view of the historic cobbled square of La Palud .

THE VILLAGE STREET UNDER THE STARS

The rue de Bourg is adorned with lights for this installation by Bô Noël.

Shopping in the stars will now be possible every day from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

LIGHT CARRIAGE TOUR

Discover the works of the Lausanne Lights Festival 2020 with the charm of a team of draft horses.

Rent your own horse-drawn carriage for maximum 6-8 people (if you are from the same family). Discover the works of the Lausanne Lights Festival 2020 with the charm of a team of draft horses. Thomas Reginster, your personal coachman at the Savigny riding school and his “Handynamique” association will guide you through the illuminated streets of Lausanne.

Winter in Lausanne