Basel - 26 Nov-23 Dec 2020 Basel is the 'Christmas City' with illuminated buildings and decorated pine trees. Soak up the magical atmosphere and savour the delicious snacks and mulled wine. My Wishlist. Switzerland is the perfect destination to enjoy the festive season and the best way to immerse yourself in one of the most popular Swiss Christmas traditions is to head to the nearest market. There is also a large Christmas Market in Locarno’s old town full of handicraft stalls, and food stands offering hot soup, melted cheese specialties, and seasonal sweet treats. Lucerne begins its festivities with the onset of Advent when the Christmas lights are switched on and the lakeside Live On Ice rink is opened. Last Christmas, Ellen’s sister . For those looking to travel between now and Christmas . Christmas Mountain, There are some essential elements that make for a perfect Christmas atmosphere. Another great train to catch is the Golden Pass which runs from Montreux to Zweisimmen taking its passengers from the shores of Lake Geneva into the stunning Alpine landscape. Incredibly beautiful at any time of the year, Lugano just gets better when it throws on its festive cloak. Photo by swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger. Get there by cogwheel or funicular railway or cable car to add an adventurous element to the festivities. Come to glorious Switzerland to enjoy the traditional Christmas Markets, set in a choice of fabulous historical or lakeside locations. Though the town does have a beautiful array of festive lighting, it’s a vision which doesn’t need decorative lighting to make it look Christmassy. For three days, inside the walls of the town’s former Benedictine monastery, St Georgen Abbey, a medieval market comes to life with costumed characters performing trades of the era. During the seasonal festivities, the main plaza, the Piazza Grande, is converted into an ice rink and for the entire Christmas period the city becomes Locarno on Ice. Val d’Isere, France and St. Moritz, Switzerland will add events “Coming to the decision not to hold World Cup ski races in Lake Louise in 2020 was difficult, but we know it’s the right . The whole city is bathed in warm light, there’s a scent of cinnamon and mulled wine in the air and Christmas melodies ring out everywhere. If you are going to be spending Christmas in Switzerland, chances are you’ll get to experience one of the many Christmas markets. A Christmas week break at Chalet L’Ancolie in Meribel costs from £1,088 per person, including chalet board, flights from Gatwick and transfers, departing December 20 2020. You'll visit historic Basel, Bern, Luzern, Lugano, Montreux, and Zurich as they are lit up and decked out for the holidays.