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 on the Christmas tour, 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.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 5 p.m., on the Europaplatz
In Lucerne, Advent is heralded in with the festive ‘Advent opening’ on Europaplatz. In recent years, visitors have been able to enjoy live music, the sound of the alphorn, Santa's procession, ice skating shows, dance performances and a wheel of fortune. The highlight every year is the illumination of the large Christmas tree.
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 on selected evenings. 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.
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.
