CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region"

Joy Morton
5 years ago
Views:

1 CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES 2018 Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region

WELCOME TO LUCERNE AT CHRISTMAS Throughout Advent and into the New Year, the Lucerne Lake Lucerne Region presents fabulous events and activities featuring a wealth of Christmas cheer and winter

Enjoy the run-up to Christmas with traditional seasonal events such as the Samichlausauszug (Father Christmas Procession), Klausjagen (Nicholas Chase) and Sternsingen (Christmas Carolling).

2 WELCOME TO LUCERNE AT CHRISTMAS Throughout Advent and into the New Year, the Lucerne Lake Lucerne Region presents fabulous events and activities featuring a wealth of Christmas cheer and winter atmosphere. Enjoy the run-up to Christmas with traditional seasonal events such as the Samichlausauszug (Father Christmas Procession), Klausjagen (Nicholas Chase) and Sternsingen (Christmas Carolling). Lucerne City sparkles with Christmas lights: warm up with mulled wine at the Christmas markets or discover Lucerne at Christmas on our "Pine Boughs and Bright Lights" guided tour. The atmosphere around Lake Lucerne is best enjoyed aboard one of the many festive cruises. In Europaplatz, skate on the Live on Ice rink after a hearty raclette while admiring the views of the city, the lake and the mountains. If you prefer to take things a little easier, why not join other spectators at the international Lucerne Cup ice hockey tournament? Catch the spectacular firework display over the bay on New Year's Day and succumb to the enchantment of the Light Festival Lucerne in January. Visiting Lucerne at Christmas is such an amazing experience. Take advantage of the multiple things you can see and do; Lucerne is easy to get around, so stay a little longer and enjoy the hospitality of the local hotels. Further information on Lucerne at Christmas can also be found here: 2

3 3

4 CHRISTMAS MARKETS Christmas markets spread the festive atmosphere in Lucerne and make a visit in Advent a heart-warming experience. Pilatus Christchindlimärt (Christmas market), Pilatus Kulm Nov Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt (Christmas market) Franziskanerplatz 30 Nov 19 Dec 2018 Daily 11 a.m. 8 p.m. DesignSchenken Luzerner Designtage (gifts/design market) Viscosistadt Emmenbrücke 30 Nov 2 Dec 2018 Fri, 2 p.m. 8 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Sun, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. 2 Luzerner Weihnachts- und Handwerksmarkt (Christmas /crafts market), Weinmarkt 1 / 8 / 15 / 16 / 22 / 23 Dec 2018 Sat, 1 / 15 / 22 Dec 2018, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Sat, 8 Dec (Immaculate Conception) a.m p.m. Sun, 16 / 23 Dec a.m p.m. 3 Venite International Christmas Forum (Christmas market), Kapellplatz Dec 2018 Thu / Fri, 11 a.m. 9 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. 9 p.m. Sun, 10 a.m. 7 p.m. 4 Schweizerhof-Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market), Hotel Schweizerhof 2 / 9 / 23 Dec a.m p.m. 5 Christbaummarkt (Christmas tree market) Schweizerhofquai Dec 2018 Mon to Wed 9 a.m. 8 p.m. Thu and Fri to 9 p.m. Sat to 6 p.m. Sun, a.m. 7 p.m. 23 Dec a.m p.m. i Tourist Information Lucerne Zentralstrasse 5 Tel

5 Seebrücke 4 Schweizerhofquai Rathaussteg Kappelbrücke Bahnhofplatz KKL 1 Pilatusstrasse i

6 CHRISTMAS TOUR Stroll through Lucerne with us as we help pass the time more quickly in the run-up to Christmas. Our Pine Boughs and Bright Lights thematic tour through Lucerne at Christmas reveals the secrets surrounding the Christ Child and Father Christmas, how pine trees found their way into our homes, and since when illuminations have been adorning our streets and squares. You hear seasonal and humorous stories featuring Lucerne's Christmas traditions in December and visit the life-size crib. For groups Date and time On request Meeting point Jesuit Church Duration 2 hours Language On request Price per group CHF 300 Max. 25 persons per group Aperitif Hot punch or tea and hot sweet chestnuts on request Further information and reservations: Tel. +41 (0) stadtfuehrungen@luzern.com Vouchers for city and thematic tours available from the Tourist Information Office or 6

CHRISTMAS IN THE HOTELS OF LUCERNE There's so much to see and do in Lucerne at this time of year. Discover the wealth of activities, savour the cuisine and stay the night.

com www.luzern.com/hotels CHRISTAMS EVENTS FOR GROUPS Not yet found a venue for your Christmas event? Contact the Lucerne Convention Bureau for free advice.

7 CHRISTMAS IN THE HOTELS OF LUCERNE There's so much to see and do in Lucerne at this time of year. Discover the wealth of activities, savour the cuisine and stay the night. Numerous hotels offer Christmas packages. We look forward to helping you find suitable accommodation. Advice and information: Tourist Information Lucerne Tel CHRISTAMS EVENTS FOR GROUPS Not yet found a venue for your Christmas event? Contact the Lucerne Convention Bureau for free advice. First-class facilities and a wide range of hotels make Lucerne the ideal Christmas destination for your staff event. There's a host of inspirational venues and out-of-the-ordinary packages you're sure to find exactly what you're looking for. How about a Christmas paddle steamer cruise on Lake Lucerne, fondue in the private Christmas hut at the Seehotel Kastanienbaum, or a warming aperitif combined with skating at the Live on Ice rink in front of the KKL Luzern? These and many other ideas may be found at com/lcb-weihnachten. Advice and information: Lucerne Convention Bureau Tel business.luzern.com 7

ADVENT EVENTS In Advent the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region presents unforgettable events and an authentic Christmas atmosphere.

festive cruise on the lake. Pfistern Winter Forest 1 Nov 2018 6 Jan 2019 www.restaurant-pfistern.ch/winterwald Lucerne candle dipping 17 Nov 19 Dec 2018 www.luzernerkerzenziehen.

ch Klausjagen Küssnacht (Nicholas Chase) 5 Dec 2018 www.klausjagen.ch Lucerne Cup 13 14 Dec 2018 Jeder Rappen zählt (charity) 15 21 Dec 2018 www.jrz.

8 ADVENT EVENTS In Advent the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region presents unforgettable events and an authentic Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy the run-up to Christmas with traditional occasions such as the Samichlausauszug (Father Christmas Procession), Klausjagen (Nicholas Chase) and Sternsingen (Christmas Carolling), or with a festive cruise on the lake. Pfistern Winter Forest 1 Nov Jan Lucerne candle dipping 17 Nov 19 Dec Weihnachtszauber Luzern 24 Nov Live on Ice 24 Nov Jan Klausauszug Hofkirche (Nicholas Procession) 2 Dec Klausjagen Küssnacht (Nicholas Chase) 5 Dec Lucerne Cup Dec 2018 Jeder Rappen zählt (charity) Dec SNG Christmas Ship 20 Nov Jan 2019 Every Tue Sun from Schwanenplatz Children's Christkind Cruise 24 Dec Festive cruises: Lake Lucerne Navigation Company Dec Light Festival Lucerne Jan Sunday sales 9 / 16 / 23 Dec 2018

CHRISTMAS ON EUROPAPLATZ Live on Ice, 24 November 2018 2 January 2019 The festively illuminated Europaplatz around the ice rink is the place to be for entertainment opens 24 November 2018.

9 CHRISTMAS ON EUROPAPLATZ Live on Ice, 24 November January 2019 The festively illuminated Europaplatz around the ice rink is the place to be for entertainment opens 24 November Savour the Advent ambience with illuminations, the ice rink and mulled wine and show off your skating prowess in the run-up to Christmas. Further information: Lucerne Christmas Opening, 24 November 2018 Lucerne Tourism and Tourism Forum Lucerne (TFL) thank the people of Lucerne for their hospitality and support and invite them for a varied programme of entertainment centred on the Live on Ice rink. At the same time, Lucerne Tourism and Gerry Hofstetter will inaugurate the rink. The Weihnachten in Luzern Association looks forward to celebrating the beginning of Advent and the inauguration of the city's Christmas illuminations in your company. Further information: Jeder Rappen zählt (Every Cent Counts), December 2018 Donate to a good cause. Swiss Radio and Television is again joining forces with the charity Swiss Solidarity to organise the Every Cent Counts fundraising campaign, December The donations will be used to help children abroad and in Switzerland in need of shelter or a home. You are invited to place your donations in person in the special glass box on Lucerne's Europaplatz. Further information: 9

ADVENT CONCERTS The festival and music city of Lucerne also offers musical entertainment in Advent. Enjoy a variety of Christmas music in the city and the region.

10 ADVENT CONCERTS The festival and music city of Lucerne also offers musical entertainment in Advent. Enjoy a variety of Christmas music in the city and the region. Feel The Spirit gospel choir in das Zelt 8 9 Dec 2018, Alpenquai Christmas with Senta Berger 10 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern Christmas singing 19 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern Lucerne Symphony Orchestra 19 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern Christmas Oratorio 22 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern Christmas carolling 22 Dec 2018 Start: 5.30 p.m., Mariahilfgasse New Year's concerts Dec 2018, KKL Luzern Other Christmas concerts at the KKL Luzern LIGHT FESTIVAL LUCERNE From 10 to 20 January 2019, Lucerne becomes a meeting place immersed in light. Artistic light installations adorn numerous building facades and squares, bringing warmth into the wintery city. Further information: 10

NEW YEAR S EVE The leading hotels in Lucerne are joining forces with the Luzern

1 January 2018 to organise the traditional spectacular New Year's firework

The partner hotels will be serving special menus, and gala cruises are offered

11 NEW YEAR S EVE The leading hotels in Lucerne are joining forces with the Luzern Hotels association, the KKL Luzern, the city s ALI Fund and Lucerne Tourism on 1 January 2018 to organise the traditional spectacular New Year's firework display over the bay of Lake Lucerne; it starts at 8 p.m. The partner hotels will be serving special menus, and gala cruises are offered on the lake: SNG Christmas Ship 20 Nov Jan 2019 Every Tue Sun from Schwanenplatz Festive paddle steamer Uri Dec Dec Jan Live on Ice 24 Nov Jan 2019 Europaplatz New Year's concerts Dec 2018, KKL Luzern SHARE YOUR MOMENTS WITH #MYLUCERNE ilovelucerne ilove_lucerne i_love_lucerne 11

Front cover: Reussteg / rear cover: Chapel Bridge Photos/image rights: Beat Brechbühl, Bruno Eberli, Emanuel Ammon, Elmar Bossard, Jan Geerk, Lucerne

12 Front cover: Reussteg / rear cover: Chapel Bridge Photos/image rights: Beat Brechbühl, Bruno Eberli, Emanuel Ammon, Elmar Bossard, Jan Geerk, Lucerne Tourism The Essence of Switzerland. Lucerne Tourism Tourist Information Zentralstrasse 5 CH-6002 Lucerne Tel. +41 (0) luzern@luzern.com

The Christmas City of. Lucerne

The Christmas City of. Lucerne The Christmas City of Lucerne Christmas Markets In the Lake Lucerne region Christmas markets spread a festive mood and make the weeks before Christmas pass more quickly: various markets with lovingly decorated