When winter arrives, Neuchâtel turns into a fairy-tale setting. The lakeshore glitters, the Jura forests are dusted with snow, and the towns buzz with festive preparations. Two highlights stand out in 2025: the Christmas Village in Neuchâtel, right in the heart of the lakeside city, and the Supermarché au QG in La Chaux-de-Fonds, dedicated to design and contemporary art. Two markets, two very different atmospheres – but both full of Christmas spirit.
The Christmas Village in Neuchâtel (27 November – 23 December 2025)
Each year, the Place du Coq-d’Inde transforms into a sparkling Christmas village. From 27 November to 23 December 2025, around thirty wooden chalets will welcome local traders, artisans and creators.
A warm and festive atmosphere
The aim is to create a lively meeting place, where strolling and chatting are just as important as shopping. The scent of mulled wine, the glow of fairy lights and the buzz around the stalls capture the traditional magic of Christmas markets.
Opening hours
Thursday & Friday: 4 pm – 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm
Monday 23 December: special opening, 4 pm – 9 pm
Entry is free, making it a perfect family outing or evening walk.
Highlights of the Village
The Univers Bar yurt: a Mongolian yurt turned into a cosy winter bar.
The Chalet du Sud: a winter terrace on one of Neuchâtel’s prettiest squares.
Just a few steps away, the lakeshore and the old town complete the wintry atmosphere.
The Supermarché au QG – La Chaux-de-Fonds (19 – 21 December 2025)
Just 30 minutes by train from Neuchâtel, La Chaux-de-Fonds hosts a very distinctive Christmas market. The Supermarché au QG, organised by the Quartier Général – Centre for Contemporary Art, runs from 19 to 21 December 2025 in the city’s former slaughterhouse building.
A different kind of market
Instead of the usual festive stands, the Supermarché au QG showcases a carefully curated selection of objects, creations and works by contemporary artists and designers. Expect jewellery, textiles, design pieces, limited editions and affordable artworks – perfect for original gift ideas.
In 2018, the Neue Zürcher Zeitung even ranked it among the seven best Christmas markets in Switzerland, underlining its uniqueness.
A creative programme
Over three days, visitors can enjoy:
a shared sales area run by artists and designers,
workshops for all ages,
live performances,
a pop-up restaurant inside the historic abattoir halls.
Entry is free here too, though the experience is far more avant-garde, artistic and surprising.
Your stay in the heart of the festivities
In December 2025, Neuchâtel offers two complementary faces of Christmas:
In Neuchâtel: traditional, family-friendly, full of lights.
In La Chaux-de-Fonds: cultural, artistic, and refreshingly original.
Staying in Neuchâtel makes it easy to enjoy both events. From the Hotel Beaulac, right on the lake and only steps from Place du Coq-d’Inde, the Christmas Village is just a short walk away. In half an hour by train, La Chaux-de-Fonds and its design market are within reach.
After a day between glowing chalets and creative discoveries, it’s a pleasure to return to the comfort of a spacious room, enjoy dinner at the Lake Side Restaurant, or sip a cocktail at the Waves Rooftop with harbour views.
Book your stay directly at beaulac.ch or by phone at +41 32 723 11 11.
