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
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
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.
Passenger ferry boats from Lausanne cruise year-round on Lake Geneva in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon-les-Bains in France. Passenger ferries and pleasure boats cross Lake Geneva daily from Lausanne in Switzerland to Evian and Thonon in France. Up to 14 boats operate daily on each route in both directions. Ferryboats from Lausanne often provide the … Read more
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