The Marché de Noël à Montreux is by far the largest and best Christmas market to visit in the Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) region of Switzerland in 2025. See Santa flying in his sleigh over the lakeshore market every evening or visit Santa’s workshop, a Christmas village, and a medieval festival in Chateau de Chillon. … Read more
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
Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva have the best Christmas markets (Marché de Noël / Weihnachtsmarkt), decorations, and Xmas lights to visit in 2025 in the Lac Léman region of Switzerland. The Advent season before Christmas brings some color and holiday cheer to the Lake Geneva region. Many towns see an increase in cultural events – not … Read more
The most spectacular and best boat cruises on Lake Geneva are from Lausanne or Vevey to Montreux with the Lavaux vineyards and the Alps in the background. The pleasure boat cruises on Lac Léman with the best scenery and most spectacular backdrops are on the upper parts of the lake between Lausanne and the Montreux … Read more
Lake Geneva passenger ferry boats connect Lausanne with Evian and Thonon while pleasure cruise boats go to Montreux, Nyon, Yvoire, and Genève on Lac Léman. Lausanne is one of the best departure ports for cruises on Lake Geneva. Many ferry and pleasure boats depart from Lausanne-Ouchy while the Alpine background on these cruises is more … Read more