The countdown to Christmas is officially on! December is one of our favourite months of the year, a time to connect, celebrate, and share meaningful moments with our wonderful community. We’re delighted to bring you a festive programme filled with opportunities to enjoy the season […]
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Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man – Pope Francis Advent season is here. The traditions and symbolic gestures that are celebrated throughout the season include both traditional and fun activities to be
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The Christmas markets, oh the Christmas markets! So popular now that they are even being sold as top tourist destinations around the world. Christmas markets in Europe are known to be the best in the world, and although Luzern’s markets may not reach the likes
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As the days get shorter and darkness arrives always earlier house burglaries are on the rise. Burglars strike every six hours in the canton of Lucerne. The police are now increasing their presence in neighbourhoods. An expert explains what perpetrators are after and how you
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Geisslechlöpfe is a custom celebrated in the city of Lucerne that gets everyone, well almost everyone, in the mood for Samichlaus season. This year the streets will resonate with the rhythmic sounds of whip cracking between 3 November and 8 December when the Geisslechlöpfer are
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February is here and that means that Fasnacht is just around the corner! The LiLi Centre will be officially closed for two weeks from the 3. – 18. February but will return with an action-packed calendar including our AGM, a brand new A2 German Conversation Class, a
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For the 5th time from 11 to 21 January 2024, Lucerne will once again become a luminous meeting place. At the Lilu Light Festival Lucerne, artists from all over the world will present the diverse and fascinating facets of light art. Discover creative light installations
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Sometimes there are places that locals and friends alike would rather I didn’t share with you, dear LiL reader, but I felt I just had to share this little nugget with you. If you wish to try your hand at skiing but are put off
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Happy New Year and welcome back! We hope you all had a fun and festive break… The LiLi Centre will open again on Monday 8th January and we have some great events lined up for this month including a Shamanic Journey Experience, Game Night, a new Book
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Christmas Services For those who want to celebrate Christmas with a church service there are several services in English to be enjoyed in Lucerne, Zug and Zürich. Although Christmas is much more today, it is at heart a celebration of the birth of Jesus, and
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