Burning of the Cathedral

Where?
Esplanade de la Cathédrale
When
From 31.12.2023 to 01.01.2024
Since 1904, every 31 December at midnight, the “Amis de la Cité” light up the Cathedral of Lausanne for the New Year. On this occasion, the inhabitants of Lausanne meet together on the Cathedral's Esplanade in a friendly atmosphere with champagne, mulled wine, tea and apple juice.

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Esplanade de la Cathédrale
1005 Lausanne

How to get there

Free access

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