Montreux Noel 2026: Dates (Nov 20 to Dec 24) and Fares

Name: Montreux Noel 2026
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-12-24
Location: Montreux, Vaud

When is Montreux Noel 2026?

Montreux Noel 2026 runs November 20 to December 24, 2026.

2026November 20 to December 24, 2026Confirmed

2027November 19 to December 24, 2027By the calendar

How the dates are set: The market opens around November 20 and closes on December 24 each year.

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Source: montreuxnoel.com

Montreux Noel schedule

20 November to 24 December 2026: Santa's Train runs from Montreux station to Santa's House at the Rochers-de-Naye summit (2,042 metres).
Evenings: Santa Claus flies across the sky over the lakeshore market in his sleigh.
Pre-booked cruise: A 45-minute Christmas cruise aboard a Belle Epoque boat leaves Montreux alongside the Flying Santa, and must be prebooked.
Market hours, 2026: One 2026 listing says the market is open until 8pm Sunday to Tuesday, 9pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 10pm Friday and Saturday.

Sources: montreuxnoel.com, lake-geneva-switzerland.com, swissholidayco.com

Getting to Montreux Noel

The Christmas market is only 200 m from the train station, and the organizers strongly recommend public transport.
Geneva Airport has its own railway station, with scenic connections to Montreux in 80 minutes. Montreux has good train connections to Lausanne and Geneva.
Parking in Montreux is limited. On weekends most drivers have to park in smaller villages and special lots near Montreux and take a shuttle bus (CHF 5, sometimes free).
The cogwheel train to Santa's House departs from Montreux station and takes approximately 55 minutes.

Sources: montreuxnoel.com, swissholidayco.com, lake-geneva-switzerland.com, montreuxnoel.com

Where to stay in Montreux

Hotels in Montreux come at a premium at Christmas. One guide says cheaper deals may be easier to find in Geneva and Lausanne, and suggests booking Montreux early.

Source: lake-geneva-switzerland.com

Tickets and cost

The visit to the market is free of charge.

Source: myswitzerland.com

History of Montreux Noel

Montreux Noel has been delighting visitors for over 30 years, according to a travel operator's 2026 listing. Vevey and Villeneuve have joined Montreux with their own contributions to the Riviera Noel.

Source: swissholidayco.com

Montreux Noel: questions people ask

When is the Montreux Christmas Market in 2026?

It is open from 20 November to 24 December 2026.

How far is the Montreux Christmas Market from the train station?

The market is just 200 m from the train station.

Is the Montreux Christmas Market free?

Yes. The visit to the market is free of charge.

How do I get to Santa's House in Montreux?

Santa's House is reached only by Santa's Train, a cogwheel train from Montreux station. The ride takes approximately 55 minutes.

How do I get from Geneva Airport to Montreux?

Take the train from Geneva Airport's own railway station. It reaches Montreux in 80 minutes.

Is there a train from Montreux to Santa's House?

Yes. A cogwheel train from Montreux station goes up to Santa's House at 2,042 metres.

Sources: montreuxnoel.com, myswitzerland.com, montreuxnoel.com, swissholidayco.com

About Montreux Noel

A lakeside Christmas market on Lake Geneva with over 150 chalets, a Ferris wheel and Santa flying over the water.

The market stands just 200 meters from the train station, with more than 150 wooden chalets along the lakefront. Santa flies over the lakeshore in his sleigh. A cogwheel train from Montreux goes up to Santa's House at 2,042 meters. Parking in Montreux is limited, so a train is the easy way in.

Know before you go

Parking in Montreux is limited, and on weekends most drivers will have to park in smaller villages and take a shuttle bus.
Santa's House at Rochers-de-Naye must be pre-booked.
Geneva Airport (GVA) has its own railway station, with trains to Montreux in 80 minutes.

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