For ten years, the Murten Light Festival has illuminated the old town with artistic installations and immersive experiences. Additional highlights such as Dine & Light and the Circuit Secret enrich the programme and make Murten an unmissable winter destination..

To discover all the highlights of Lake Murten & Estavayer-le-Lac Region, there is nothing better than to stay a few days.

Have a look at our webcams at any time to prepare your stay... or simply to admire our landscapes!

Christmas markets
Tradition, Market, Craft, Murten

Discover the Christmas market of Murten and dive into the magic of Advent!

Twinkling decorations, the scent of spices wafting over the stands, colourful Christmas trees... Payerne Christmas market captivates visitors in a fairytale atmosphere during the festive period.

Tradition, Market, Craft, Estavayer-le-Lac

The covered Christmas market in Estavayer-le-Lac offers a delightfully festive atmosphere over the weekend, with its soft music, mulled wine, cinnamon and biscuits.

Tradition, Market, Craft, Delley

The Chandines Christmas market comes to life on a family farm over the course of a weekend, in a warm and festive atmosphere.

Share a moment of conviviality in the heart of the old town of Avenches on the occasion of the traditional Christmas Market!

Tradition, Market, Craft, Payerne

The Golf of Payerne presents the first edition of its Christmas market. The programme includes an open-air skating rink, stalls, a food court and live music concerts.

Celebration and Festival, Avenches

The Christmas Village takes place for the second time on the Place de l'Eglise throughout December.

The Châbles Christmas market offers a festive atmosphere with decorated stalls, illuminations and seasonal fragrances.

Tradition, Market, Craft, Münchenwiler

Homemade, self-made, preserved.

In Estavayer-le-Lac, the Nativity Trail transforms the old town into a fairy-tale walk. Along the route, various activities enrich the experience: storytelling at the museum, a lantern-making workshop and a puppet show. A simple and heartwarming way to enjoy the winter atmosphere as a family.



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Where to enjoy a hot chocolate?
Restaurants, Estavayer-le-Lac

Typical Spanish cuisine using quality fresh and seasonal produce will delight epicureans in an authentic setting.

Il Baretto by FMR is a convivial address in the heart of Estavayer-le-Lac, where you can eat and drink at any time of day. With generous Italian cuisine, tasty daily menus and creative house cocktails, the atmosphere is both relaxed and refined.

Restaurants, Estavayer-le-Lac

Just a stone's throw from the ice rink, the Buvette de La Gouille offers a friendly place to warm up between runs.

Family activities

Winter activities

Discover our activity ideas for families in the Morat & Estavayer-le-Lac region.



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Highlights

must-sees

Papiliorama, Circuit Secret or open-air ice skating rink? Discover our ideas for family activities and share unforgettable moments in the Murten and Estavayer-le-Lac region.



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