A new Christmas village in the courtyard of Château Gütsch, high above Luzern's old town, with street food, mulled wine and fondue with a view.
For the first time, the castle hotel Château Gütsch turns its grounds into a Christmas village. Château Noël opens on 19 November at 5 pm and runs until 20 December, high above the old town and reached by the Gütschbahn funicular.
It is a curated food village rather than a classic market: around ten stalls, each with its own style, serve street food and traditional Christmas dishes, alongside mulled-wine blends, hot chocolate and alpine drinks on a terrace with a view over the city. The highlight is Fondue with a View – tables for up to six on the castle's covered terrace or on the panorama terrace, reserved in advance, with fondue from Chäs Barmettler. Groups of 20 to 50 can book the panorama terrace exclusively.
Each evening has its own programme, with music in the chalet and concerts.
**Best for:** fondue with the lights of Luzern below, or a mulled wine after the funicular ride up.
Venue · Christmas village, Fondue, Castle
Address
Château Gütsch, Kanonenstrasse, 6003 Luzern
Opening hours
- Wed–Fri
- 17:00–22:00
- Sat–Sun
- 12:00–22:00
- Mon–Tue
- Closed
Opening
19 November 2026
Runs until
20 December 2026
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