While Christmas may be considered an over-commercialised affair, the Swiss hold true to their roots. Traditional Swiss Christmas typically lasts from the beginning of Advent (Sunday 1 December 2019) to the end of Epiphany (6 January 2020). While each Swiss home may give the tradition a slight twist, some customs have remained intact: the excitement, […]
Montreux’s Christmas market – get ready for the 25th anniversary!
No wonder the annual Montreux Noël festivities have been among the most popular in Switzerland for a quarter of a century. Here’s a run down of what’s on offer in 2019. Lakefront Christmas market Kicking off on 21 November until 24 December 2019, 172 merchants and craftspeople will be offering countless gifts from their mini […]
Montreux’s Christmas market – get ready for this year’s festive line up
No wonder the annual Montreux Noël festivities are among the most popular in Switzerland. Here’s what’s lined up. Lakefront Christmas market Kicking off on 23 November until 24 December 2017, about 160 merchants and craftspeople will be offering countless gifts from their mini chalet-style stalls twinkling with lights and decorations at the Montreux’s Christmas Market. There […]