Montreux Noël
2026 dates confirmed
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Montreux has 2 Christmas markets in our directory. Confirmed 2026 dates: Montreux Noël, 20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026; The Market Square, the flying Santa Claus and the Covered Market, 20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026. Last season most opened around 22 Nov and the last one closed on 24 Dec 2025; none stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Montreux Noël is one of Switzerland's best-loved Christmas markets, with stalls along the lakeside promenade on Lake Geneva, Santa flying over the market on his sleigh and Santa's house high up at Rochers-de-Naye, reached by cog railway. Combine it with the Christmas market at Chillon Castle nearby.
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
2026 dates confirmed
2026 dates confirmed
We list 2 Christmas markets in Montreux, including Montreux Noël and The Market Square, the flying Santa Claus and the Covered Market. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
Official 2026 dates: Montreux Noël: 20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026; The Market Square, the flying Santa Claus and the Covered Market: 20 Nov – 24 Dec 2026.
Not usually. Last season every market in Montreux with published dates had closed by 24 Dec 2025, so plan your visit before Christmas Day.
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.