No.atale is coming, the air is already flooded with the scent of roasted chestnuts and the shops sparkle with party, sparkling lights and red colors of wonderful decorations.
Switzerlandvery famous for its Christmas markets, is already in turmoil for the opening of the most beautiful season. Cities come alive with lights and warmth. The music boxes play jingles that take us back to the times when those notes announced the arrival of something always beautiful. The children on the street scream happily at the advent of a new Christmas, the first snow, and the majestic and illuminated trees in the center of the cities. Tourists come from all over the world to breathe the good air of home and family that those magical places still manage to convey.
But what are the cities and events not to be missed for a truly special Christmas? Switzerland Tourism has thought of an initiative that appears as a perfect gift, to allow everyone to reach his cities comfortably and easily.
Reach Switzerland at Christmas with Eurocity offers
To make things easy comes the offer of Trenitalia and Swiss Federal Railways which allows you to purchase SMART fare tickets with an additional 20% discount using the code PROMOTE.
The initiative sees as testimonial Michelle Hunziker who especially adores this time of year, when his beautiful nation is dressed in a special light, and advises everyone to experience it in a carefree way. In Switzerland you move by public transport, it is a modus vivendi that has always distinguished its inhabitants, which offers a moment of relaxation.
The Italian cities served by the Eurocity service are Milan, Bologna, Genoa and Venice and are connected with the major Swiss cities. Lausannewith its temporary bars for tasting local wines and specialties, and the Lumières Festival. Bern and the manufacturing exhibitions of its craftsmen on the terrace of the Cathedral. Lamp and the Schenken Design for extraordinary trendy gifts. Montreux and the magic of the flying Santa Claus and the Ferris wheel. Basel with its market, elected last year as “Best Christmas Market”.
Christmas in Switzerland: how PROMOSVIZZERA works
By purchasing in advance until December 4th tickets with the code PROMOTE you will be eligible for one 20% discount on tickets SMART and SMART2. The code is valid to travel from November 20th to December 20th, in first and second class on Eurocity trains. Tickets can be purchased at station ticket offices, on the Trenitalia website, through the Trenitalia App or in authorized travel agencies.
The number of tickets is limited and varies according to the day of the week, the trains and the class chosen. Tickets are non-refundable, but can be purchased up to 7 days before departure and changed on the date and time up to 3 days before, paying the difference in price.
Once you arrive at the stations, it will be possible to use the public transport cards free of charge which are made available to visitors who stay overnight in the hotel. Eurocity ticket holders will also be able to benefit from a discount on ski passes, ski schools and rental in some areas.
The main events of Christmas events in Switzerland
Basel
Basel dresses for Christmas since November 24 to December 23 thanks to markets of Barfüsserplatz with the 13 meter high Christmas Pyramid e Münsterplatznext to the Cathedral, which also houses the Enchanted Christmas Forest, where children can try their hand at many activities, such as decorating cookies and candles. The show is visually unique. Approximately 150 decorated wooden chalets offer decorations, handicrafts and delicacies such as the Läckerli (typical Basel biscuits). Big party also in the innovative district of Klein Baselwhere the inhabitants meet along the Rheingasse (renamed for the occasion “Adväntsgass”), which is transformed into a miniature village.
Bern
Bern and its arcades, a Unesco World Heritage Site, have come alive since 2 to 24 December with the historic market on Waisenhausplatz And the market of artisan products in Münsterplatz, under the Cathedral which boasts the tallest bell tower in Switzerland, 100.6 meters. An appointment to mark on the agenda is undoubtedly the Market of the Stars which takes place in Kleine Schanze park and houses the chalet de la fondue as well as many installations dedicated to children. A good opportunity also to enjoy the spectacular view of the Federal Palace.
Lamp
The city of music begins to play (and not only) from the end of November. The most awaited appointment is undoubtedly that of Christmas concert on December 16 directed by Renè Jakobs who, in the KKL room, offers pieces by Bach and Scarlatti. However, there is no lack of Christmas markets which take place in the square Franziskanerplatzadjacent to the beautiful Franciscan Church and in Weinmarktwhich on the weekends of December and the day of the Immaculate Conception hosts theHandcraft Market, specialized in handmade items. Space for young people and their creative ideas then for the highly anticipated Schenken design. The city of music could not fail to propose a real musical review with the International Forum Comewhich from 13 to 18 December offers live music in the Chapel of San Pietro.
Montreux
It starts very early on Montreux Noël. In the enchanting setting of a city divided between lake and mountains, dal November 18 to December 24 150 chalets they offer handmade objects and culinary specialties. Mount Rochers-de-Naye, from its imposing 2042 meters high, is home to the Santa Claus Village, which can be reached with the cogwheel train. Among the most attested appointments in Montreux there are undoubtedly the Ferris wheel on the lakefront and the Flying Santa Claus flying over the Montreux lake aboard his magical sleigh.
Lausanne
The streets of Lausanne light up for the celebration Bô Noël review, which offers many events. THE Christmas markets take place in Saint-François square, Place Pepinet and Place de l’Europe, also full of temporary bars where you can taste a hot mulled wine. For a taste of the traditional fondue and typical dishes of the Canton of Vaud, a must Place du Château. The most anticipated events are the Giant Silent Discoorganized on December 31 to greet the old year and welcome the new and the Lausanne Lumières Festival which can also be accessed with guided tours.
A journey not only in space, but also in time for a holiday that promises strong emotions and magical moments. An opportunity to leave life vacant for a few days and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of the past.
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