At the approach of the Christmas festivities, Lausanne is adorning itself with the loveliest attire. The rich decorated streets are shining in million lights and colours!

Between magic and conviviality, the Christmas Market is welcoming you in the heart of the city. Enjoy the three evening openings of the shops in the centre of the city as well as one in the North of the city.

You will admire Switzerland's most beautiful living crib and its performance of the Nativity. Be charmed by the choral and gospel songs, and share a soup with the shepherds.

The shopkeepers of Lausanne and City Management offer you a real festive programme. We are looking forward to welcoming you all!

Evening shopping 2009

• In the centre: Friday 18, Monday 21 and Wednesday 23 December
• In the North: Tuesday 22 December

Christmas market in Lausanne

from 27 November to 24 December 2009

As the centre of the Christmas festivities in Lausanne, the Market on Place St-François is punctuated during one month with activities for children as well as afterworks evenings where friends are meeting to relax and party!

• from Monday to Saturday from 11:30 to 20:00
• on Sunday 29 November, 6, 13 and 20 December from 13:00 to 18:00
• during evening shopping on Friday 18, Monday 21 and Wednesday 23 December until 22:00

Lots of entertainments as the living crib and its performance of the Nativity, the chorals and gospel songs and the Shepherd Night are waiting for you.

Photos of the Christmas festivities 2008

Have a look at our photos of the Christmas festivities 2008 in Lausanne