Lucerne | Winter Wonderland of the City of Light

As the Christmas season begins, Lucerne lights up brilliantly throughout the city, becoming a joyful and sparkling "City of Light." (The Latin name of Lucerne means "light")✨ ⛸ Lakeside Ice and Snow Carnival (Eiszauber Lucerne) At Europaplatz in front of the KKL Luzern Culture and Convention Center, a festive winter park with an ice rink, food chalets, and a music stage is set up. Time: 2025.11.12 – 2026.01.04 🎅 Rudolf’s Christmas Wonder (Rudolfs Weihnacht) One of the most famous and largest Christmas markets in Lucerne’s Christmas season, located at Inseli Park next to the train station, with a very "Swiss winter" atmosphere. Time: 2025.11.15 – 2025.12.22 ⛪️ Einsiedeln Christmas Market One of the most classic and highly praised Christmas markets in central Switzerland, held in the square in front of the magnificent Einsiedeln Abbey, offering a quiet and traditionally European Christmas atmosphere. Time: 2025.11.28 – 12.8 🎁 Hotel Schweizerhof Christmas Market A handmade-themed Christmas market held inside the century-old Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern, featuring exquisite styles and high-quality gifts from Swiss artisans across the country. Time: Held on three Sundays (11.30, 12.7, 12.14) 🎄 Lucerne Christmas Market (Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt) The traditional Christmas market in Lucerne’s Old Town, the most classic and "local-flavored" one. Located at Franziskanerplatz (Franciscan Square) in the heart of the Old Town, with a quiet and traditional atmosphere. Time: 2025.12.4 – 12.21 🚂 Lucerne Christmas Train The city’s Christmas season light sightseeing train, a 60-minute tour around the festive illuminated districts, featuring Christmas music, hot drinks, and storytelling on board, allowing you to easily experience the winter atmosphere of the "City of Light." Advance reservation/ticket purchase required. Operating period: 2025.11.23 – 2025.12.28 (multiple sessions within these dates) 🎆 Lucerne New Year’s Eve At 8:15 PM on January 1, 2026, Lucerne’s night sky will be lit up by a stunning and spectacular fireworks show! Tip: Best viewing spots are around the docks and along the lakeside promenade 📍: Luzern, Switzerland 📷: © Luzern Tourismus AG