ACTIVITIES 2018 Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region WELCOME TO LUCERNE AT CHRISTMAS

Throughout 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 ( Procession), Klausjagen (Nicholas Chase) and Sternsingen (Christmas Carolling). Lucerne City sparkles with : warm up with 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: www.luzern.com/christmas

2 | | 3 CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Christmas markets spread the festive atmosphere in Lucerne and make a visit in Advent a heart-warming experience.

Pilatus Christchindlimärt 3 Venite International Christmas Forum (Christmas market), Pilatus Kulm (Christmas market), Kapellplatz 16 – 18 Nov 2018 13 – 16 Dec 2018 www.pilatus.ch Thu / Fri, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. 1 Lozärner Wiehnachtsmärt Sun, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Christmas market) www.venite.ch Franziskanerplatz 30 Nov – 19 Dec 2018 4 Schweizerhof-Weihnachtsmarkt Daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Christmas market), Hotel Schweizerhof www.weihnachtsmarktluzern.com 2 / 9 / 23 Dec 2018 10 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. DesignSchenken – Luzerner Designtage www.schweizerhof-luzern.ch (gifts/design market) Viscosistadt Emmenbrücke 5 Christbaummarkt ( market) 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2018 Schweizerhofquai Fri, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. 17 – 23 Dec 2018 Sat, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mon to Wed 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thu and Fri to 9 p.m. www.designschenken.ch Sat to 6 p.m. Sun, 10.30 a.m. – 7 p.m. 2 Luzerner Weihnachts- und 23 Dec 2018 10.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. Handwerksmarkt (Christmas /crafts www.maerkte.stadtluzern.ch market), Weinmarkt 1 / 8 / 15 / 16 / 22 / 23 Dec 2018 i Tourist Information Lucerne Sat, 1 / 15 / 22 Dec 2018, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Zentralstrasse 5 Sat, 8 Dec. 2018 (Immaculate Conception) Tel. +41 41 227 17 21 10.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. www.luzern.com Sun, 16 / 23 Dec 2018 10.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. www.handwerksmarkt.ch 4

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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 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 in 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 Further information and reservations: Max. 25 persons per group www.luzern.com/christmas-tour Aperitif Hot punch or tea and hot sweet Tel. +41 (0)41 227 17 17 chestnuts on request Email: [email protected]

Vouchers for city and thematic tours available from the Tourist Information Offi ce or www.luzern.com/vouchers

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. Numerous hotels offer Christmas packages. We look forward to helping you find suitable accommodation.

Advice and information: Tourist Information Lucerne | Tel. +41 41 227 17 17 Email: [email protected] | 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.

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 www.luzern. com/lcb-.

Advice and information: Lucerne Convention Bureau | Tel. +41 41 227 17 07 | business.luzern.com

| 7 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.

Pfi stern Winter Forest Lucerne Cup 1 Nov 2018 – 6 Jan 2019 13 – 14 Dec 2018 www.restaurant-pfi stern.ch/winterwald Jeder Rappen zählt (charity) Lucerne candle dipping 15 – 21 Dec 2018 17 Nov – 19 Dec 2018 www.jrz.ch www.luzernerkerzenziehen.ch SNG Christmas Ship Weihnachtszauber Luzern 20 Nov 2018 – 6 Jan 2019 24 Nov 2018 Every Tue – Sun from Schwanenplatz www.luzern.com/christmas www.sng.ch/weihnachtsschiff-2018

Live on Ice Children's Cruise 24 Nov 2018 – 2 Jan 2019 24 Dec 2018 www.luzern.com/liveonice www.lakelucerne.ch

Klausauszug Hofkirche Festive cruises: Lake Lucerne Navigation (Nicholas Procession) Company 2 Dec 2018 25 – 28 Dec 2018 www.hofsamichlaus.ch www.lakelucerne.ch

Klausjagen Küssnacht (Nicholas Chase) Light Festival Lucerne 5 Dec 2018 10 – 20 Jan 2019 www.klausjagen.ch www.lichtfestivalluzern.ch

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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. 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: www.luzern.com/liveonice

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: www.luzern.com/christmas

Jeder Rappen zählt (Every Cent Counts), 15 – 21 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, 15 – 21 December 2018. 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: www.jrz.ch

| 9 ADVENT CONCERTS

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

Feel The Spirit gospel choir Christmas Oratorio in “das Zelt” 22 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern 8 – 9 Dec 2018, Alpenquai www.kkl-luzern.ch www.daszelt.ch Christmas carolling Christmas with Senta Berger 22 Dec 2018 10 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern Start: 5.30 p.m., Mariahilfgasse www.kkl-luzern.ch www.spielleute.ch

Christmas singing New Year's concerts 19 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern 30 – 31 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern www.kkl-luzern.ch www.kkl-luzern.ch

Lucerne Symphony Orchestra Other Christmas concerts at the 19 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern KKL Luzern www.kkl-luzern.ch www.kkl-luzern.ch

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: www.lichtfestivalluzern.ch

10 | 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 fi rework 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 Live on Ice 20 Nov 2018 – 6 Jan 2019 24 Nov 2018 – 2 Jan 2019 Every Tue – Sun from Schwanenplatz Europaplatz www.sng.ch/weihnachtsschiff-2018 www.luzern.com/liveonice

Festive paddle steamer Uri New Year's concerts 25 – 28 Dec 2018 30 – 31 Dec 2018, KKL Luzern 30 Dec 2018 www.kkl-luzern.ch 1 Jan 2019 www.lakelucerne.ch

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