At Bô Noël in Lausanne, the city transforms into a Christmas wonderland with various themed markets spread across different locations. In the evenings, you can enjoy the "Festival of Lights," with light installations created by about twenty artists scattered around the city.

Dates: 20 Nov to 31 Dec 2024

Website: bo-noel.ch

Market locations

In 2024, Lausanne has six Christmas markets around the city, each with a different focus and theme. To make it easier to get around, they offer a free “Christmas Train” shuttle that visits all seven markets in the city (Wed to Sun). It starts at Platform 10 near the Lausanne train station.

1. Grand Marché at Place de Saint-François. Traditional market with food and shopping stalls. In 2024, they have a tall Nordic “Christmas tower” with a raclette bar on the bottom floor. Learn more.

2. Le Marché des Arts at Platform 10 / Place de la Gare. This market near the Lausanne train station has food stalls and fun amusements for young and old. They have a 35m long toboggan run and a Ferris wheel, so you can admire Lausanne from above. Santa visits on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 15:00 to 18:00 (except 20 & 30 Nov 2024). Learn more.

3. Marché des Artisans at Rue de Bourg / Rue de Lion d’Or. Traditional market stands and food stalls.

4. Marches des Papilles (aka Taste Buds Market) at Place des Pionnières. Food stalls and La Coeurnotzet brewery. Learn more.

5. La Terrasse des Amis at Terrasse Bel-Air. Food stalls including popup fondue tent. Learn more.

6. Le Bô Quartier du Flon at Esplanade du Flon. Activities for families including visits with Santa, choir performances, donkey rides and street circus. See schedule.

7. Village des Enfants (aka Children’s Village) at Esplanade of Lausanne Cathedral. The Children’s Village has fun activities like Christmas crafts and storytelling. They offer pony rides in the afternoon on Wed, Sat and Sun. In 2024, they are adding a curling rink. Learn more.

How to get there

Public Transport: Lausanne main train station - markets are about 10 mins walk from station

Parking: See list of parking lots in city center. Suggested: Parking Riponne (Rue du Tunnel 1, 1005 Lausanne)