Montreux Riviera Noël — Attraction in Montreux

Montreux Noel in Switzerland is a magical winter wonderland that will transport you to a world of enchantment and festive joy. The annual Christmas market held here is a true testament to the holiday spirit, offering an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.

Strolling through the charming wooden chalets adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations is like stepping into a fairy tale. The aroma of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and delectable Swiss treats fills the air, enticing your senses and warming your heart.

The lakefront location adds to the allure, providing breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains. The Montreux Noel market showcases a delightful array of handcrafted gifts, ornaments, and local artisanal products, making it the perfect place to find unique souvenirs and presents.

Live performances, carol singers, and the joyful atmosphere create a sense of camaraderie and community that is truly heartwarming. The organizers' attention to detail and commitment to creating a festive ambiance is evident in every corner.

Montreux Noel is more than just a Christmas market; it's a celebration of tradition, togetherness, and the magic of the holiday season. Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or on your own, this is an experience that will fill your heart with joy and create cherished memories to last a lifetime.

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We jumped on the train to Montreux at noon this second Friday of December 2024 to visit the X-mas market. To distort our experience and amuse the reader of this review I had put an 8 mm fish-eye lens on my Olympus om-1 camera. We were well aware that if you want to avoid excessive crowds, you should not come here evenings and week-ends. Also, if you come by car it may take longer to find a parking than the time you would have spent taking public transport to Montreux. Weather was beautiful with a sunny haze over the lake and people were in a good mood. Nevertheless, there is little really unique to be found in the some 150 stalls. There is a lot of eating and drinking going on and I was interested in a dozen of oysters but paying almost 5 CHF a piece for no 3-s is a rip-off. Overall, not a particularly...

The Montreux Christmas market was fun and had many interesting stalls with snacks and food, there is even a flying Santa that comes every hour after sunset at 6pm and 7pm. Plus, there is a light on ice 🧊 ice ring near the Christmas market, it was very delightful and there was an ice bar which you needed tickets separately for but was amazing it was - 10 in the ice bar! However, there were a few things that were disappointing - it was very very crowded and there were long lines for food. The flying Santa was there for a limited amount of hours and left children waiting. The light on ice even though had entry by ticket was very crowded and small. In my opinion this could have made it bigger. Overall recommend but I suggest go...