Trade fairs & festivals
MIKA at the Christchindli Market in Willisau
Sunday, 8 December 2024
From the timetable change on 15 December 2024, the new MIKA trains of BLS will operate as RegioExpress trains between Bern and Lucerne as well as on most connections of the Lucerne S-Bahn. The new trains offer passengers more comfort and space and feature a bistro area for refreshments during the journey. On 8 December, you will have the opportunity to visit the new train at Willisau station and take a maiden voyage.
Afterward, we recommend strolling through the traditional Christchindli Market in Willisau's historic old town. Festively decorated market stalls entice visitors with the scent of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, spices, and candles. Enjoy the festive music at various locations, in the Reformed Church, or in St. Peter and Paul Parish Church.
Date
Christchindli Market Willisau
Friday, 6 December 2024, 10.00–22.00 hours
Saturday, 7 December 2024, 10.00–22.00 hours
Sunday, 8 December 2024, 10.00–18.00 hours
Train tour MIKA
Sunday, 8 December 2024, 10.00–13.00 hours
Extra rides with the MIKA Willisau–Lucerne
Sunday, 8 December 2024 at 13.44, 15.44 and 17.44 hours
Train tour & extra rides
MIKA introduction
Willisau train station
| 10.00–10.30 | Greetings from the participants |
| 10.30–12.55 | Visit the MIKA train |
| 13.44/15.44/17.44 | MIKA rides to Lucerne |
Christmas market
Supporting program
Friday, 6 December 2024
| 10.00 | Market opening with chimes from the Untertor |
| 11.00 | Festive introduction with fanfare by the Rohrmatt music society |
| 18.00 | Performance by the Rohrmatt music society in front of the town hall |
Saturday, 7 December 2024
| 10.00 | Chimes from the Untertor |
| 11.00 | Festive fanfare by the Brussig quartet of the Willisau town music |
| 14.00–20.00 | Christmas sounds by the Alphornträume throughout the town |
| 18.30 |
Performance by the Willisau town music in the town center in front of the town hall |
| 20.15 | Entry of the Trychlerclub Napf |
Sunday, 8 December 2024
| 10.00 | Chimes from the Untertor |
| 11.00 | Festive introduction with fanfare by the brass band Feldmusik Willisau |
| 13.00–15.30 | Christmas sounds by the Alphornträume throughout the town |
| 18.30 |
Concerts by the Willisau Region music school in the catholic church |
| 16.30 | Popular brass band music ( Veterans' music Willisau in the reformed church) |
Church tower guided tours
Daily from 13.00 to 17.00 hours, every hour on the hour. Meeting point is at the main entrance of the catholic church.
Children's program (daily)
| 15.00–17.00 | Santa Claus at the sheep meadow |
| 11.00–17.00 | Children's handicrafts |
| 14.00 / 15.30 / 17.15 | Fairy tales |
| Christmas train at the Untertor |
How to get there
Travel comfortably by train to Willisau. From there you can reach the old town in 10 minutes on foot.
Standort
Kontakt
- Willisau Tourismus
- +41 41 970 26 66 Willisau Tourismus
- E-mail Willisau Tourismus
- Christkindli Märt Willisau Christkindli Märt Willisau
