Visit the Montreux Marché de Noël Christmas Market, Switzerland
The Marché de Noël à Montreux is the largest and best Christmas market to visit in the Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) region of Switzerland in 2025.
Events
New Year’s Eve Boat Cruise on Lake Geneva
Greet New Year 2026 on a Lac Léman cruise from Lausanne on the eve of 31 December 2025 — boats from Geneva and Montreux cruise for lunch only. Revelers can welcome the New Year in style by cruising on CGN Lake Geneva passenger boats with special Sylvester dinners, champagne, and music. In 2025, special New … Read more
Free Swiss Classic British Car Meeting in St Prex (near Morges) on Lake Geneva
The annual Swiss Classic British Car Meeting is held on the first Saturday of October on the shores of Lake Geneva in western Switzerland. Each year, around 1,200 classic British cars attend the free show. In 2026, the meeting is again in beautiful St Prex (and no longer in nearby Morges). The Swiss Classics British … Read more
Visit Santa’s House on Rochers-de-Naye Mountain at Montreux
Each December, children and families may visit Father Christmas by cogwheel mountain train at Santa’s Swiss house on Rochers-de-Naye, an Alpine peak towering over Montreux and Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). Visiting Santa’s house at the top of Rochers-de-Naye is one of the main attractions for children at the annual Marché de Noël à Montreux on … Read more
Photos of l’Escalade Celebrations in Geneva, Switzerland
L’Escalade is a great celebration in old town Geneva each mid-December with marches, parades, battle reenactments, cultural events, mulled wine, and chocolates — perfect for memorable photos. L’Escalade is a Genevan festival held each mid-December to commemorate a famous victory of Geneva over the Dukes of Savoy. On December 12, 1602, the Savoyards attempted to … Read more