Villeneuve Riviera Christmas opens its Elves’ Village on the shore of Lake Geneva, in Villeneuve. The event runs from 28 November to 23 December 2026.
The story
Villeneuve is part of Riviera Noël alongside Montreux and Vevey. The Riviera Noël Foundation brings together the Christmas markets of these three towns.
The foundation bases its work on three pillars, mobility, safety and sustainability. It relies on public transport, waste reduction and local products.
Who organises it
Marché de Noël Montreux SA and the Riviera Noël Foundation organise the Elves’ Village. Their head office is at Avenue Claude Nobs 5, in Montreux.
What to find
The Elves’ Village combines lights, food chalets and family activities. The chalets serve cookies, mulled wine, grilled food, crêpes and churros.
The Chalets des Grenouilles stand nearby, by the lake. They offer fondue, cheese croûte and other dishes, by reservation.
Switzerland Tourism also lists a candle-making workshop and a gift collection for children in need. Father Christmas visits the town on 23 December.
A free little train links Villeneuve station to the village every 20 minutes. VMCV buses 201 and 204 are free at weekends from 1 pm.
Practical information
- Dates, Saturday 28 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026
- Little train hours, Saturday 10 am–8 pm, Sunday 10 am–6 pm, 5 December 12 pm–10 pm, 8, 22 and 23 December 10 am–8 pm
- Venue, Elves’ Village, Minigolf car park, 1844 Villeneuve
- Price, little train free, Tronchenaz car park CHF 8
We have gathered here all the information published by the organiser to date. Do you have more? Write to us, and the article will be completed.
Links
- Official site, Villeneuve Riviera Noël
- Tourist office, Montreux Riviera, Villeneuve Riviera Christmas
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- Villeneuve Riviera Noël, home page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Switzerland Tourism, Villeneuve Riviera Noël, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Montreux Noël, Riviera Noël Foundation, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Montreux Riviera, Villeneuve Riviera Christmas, accessed on 14 November 2026
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