During the Christmas season, Lucerne is transformed into a contemplative and cheerful city of lights.
Lucerne awaits you with many highlights and events during Advent. Shorten the waiting time until Christmas Eve with a ride on the new «Christmas Train Lucerne», enjoy carefree hours at the ‘Ice Magic Lucerne’ or stroll through the diverse Christmas markets.
City of Lucerne
Are you looking for a gift for your loved ones? Then visit the Lucerne exhibitors during the Advent season.
Stay at least two nights in a participating hotel and travel free of charge by public transport to Lucerne's atmospheric Christmas markets – relaxed, sustainable and completely stress-free.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 5 p.m
In Lucerne, Advent is heralded in with the festive ‘Advent opening’ on Europaplatz. This year, visitors can look forward to live music, ice skating shows, a group of Santa Clauses, the Christmas Train Lucerne and a wheel of fortune. The highlight every year is the illumination of the large Christmas tree. The event is free of charge for all visitors.
Look forward to
- Live music
- Ice sculpture carving
- Fire show performances
- Ice skating shows by the Lucerne Ice Skating Club
- St. Nicholas' arrival accompanied by cowbell ringers
- Wheel of fortune with great prizes
- Illumination of the Christmas lights
Host: Andy Wolf
Evening Advent Concerts
The Evening Advent Concerts provide musical accompaniment during the Advent season. Selected regional and national acts perform on the show stage on Europaplatz from Thursday to Sunday. Choirs, bands, singers and musicians from various musical genres provide a sonorous highlight and get you in the mood for Christmas. The concerts are free and open to the public.
A treat for the eyes, ears and palate
Ice skating with a view over Lake Lucerne and the unique mountain panorama. During the Ice Magic, Europaplatz is transformed into a winter wonderland with an ice rink, a charming chalet and various pavilions that invite you to linger. Use of the ice rink is free for everyone. If required, ice skates can be hired directly on site.
The Ice Magic 2025 will take place from 12 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Christmas Train Lucerne
23 November to the end of December
From November 23 to the end of December 2025, the new Christmas Train Lucerne will be waiting anyone, who likes to enjoy a festive city tour through the sparkling city of Lucerne. In the lovingly decorated Christmas Train, you can expect a cozy ride with twinkling lights and music, as well as live storytelling about the Lucerne’s Christmas past. The approximately 60-minute ride takes you past festively lit alleys, glittering squares, and wonderfully fragrant Christmas huts. Whether it's a romantic evening for two, an outing with friends, a festive family trip or a special group experience, the Christmas Train Lucerne makes Christmas fairy tales come true. Hop on, sit back and enjoy!
Tickets for individual guests are available.
For group reservations, please contact: [email protected]
In very difficult weather conditions and precarious road conditions, journeys may not take place for safety reasons.
January 15 to 25, 2026
In January, Lucerne becomes an illuminated meeting place. Façades are illuminated with light installations and squares are artistically staged. This brings warmth to the wintry city.
Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region
Would you like to get in the mood for the festive season? Enjoy the wonderful winter atmosphere while attending an event, a concert or enjoying a delicious meal in Lucerne and the surrounding area.
Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region
Discover the wide range of Advent and Christmas events in the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. The Christmas platform weihnachten-luzern.ch provides information about Christmas activities in the city of Lucerne.
Fairy lights, decorated fir trees and the smell of mulled wine: in this episode, we take a stroll through Christmassy Lucerne and discover the stories hidden behind the festively decorated facades.
