Gare de Noël
Visitors can hop aboard Mother Christmas's little train for a two-kilometer loop through the town of Vevey. Outside the station, the illuminated Astra Dôme welcomes guests for a festive gourmet food break. Children can also meet Mother Christmas and try their luck at a wheel of fortune where every spin wins a gift.
Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Start: 5:00 on December 11; end: 20:00 on December 13.
Food & Drink
The illuminated Astra Dôme offers a festive gourmet break, but no specific food or drinks are listed.
Parking
Nestlé parking is available on Saturdays and Sundays and has 200 spaces.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Consider taking the train and using the RailAway offer for discounted travel and a discounted souvenir cup with a hot drink and pretzel.
- Use VMCV bus lines 201 or 204 on the weekend for free travel to Riviera Noël sites.
- If driving, use the Nestlé parking available on Saturdays and Sundays; it has 200 spaces.
- Leave time for both the train ride’s two-kilometre loop and a festive food stop at the Astra Dôme.
Special Events & Promotions
- RailAway offers discounted train travel.
- RailAway offers a discount on a souvenir cup with a hot drink and pretzel.
- VMCV bus lines 201 and 204 are free on weekends.
- Mother Christmas gives children small gifts through a prize wheel throughout all three days.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors do at Gare de Noël?
Ride Mother Christmas’s little train on a two-kilometre loop through Vevey and visit the illuminated Astra Dôme for a festive food break.
Can children meet Mother Christmas?
Yes. She is present throughout all three days and children can win small gifts on the prize wheel.
Is food available at the event?
The Astra Dôme offers a festive food stop near the station during all three days.
Where can drivers park?
Nestlé parking is available on Saturdays and Sundays, with 200 spaces.
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