Christmas lights
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This private home, still an exception, lights up a neighbourhood in canton Nidwalden in central Switzerland (Keystone) Keystone -
Christmas lights used to decorative effect on the Langwieser viaduct in the canton of Graubunden (Keystone) Keystone -
This lights installation at Geneva's festival of trees and lights is signed Céline Mazzon (Keystone) Keystone -
The Christmas markets, such as this one in Lucerne, are another focal point for Christmas lights (Keystone) Keystone -
The Christmas market at the Barfüsserplatz in Basel (Keystone) Keystone -
A tasteful tree in Bern's Parliament Square. On the left the Swiss National Bank. (swissinfo/Lucyna Koch) swissinfo.ch -
The ultra-contemporary lighting display put up by the city of Zurich over the celebrated Bahnhofstrasse, came under fire for its lack of warmth (Keystone) Keystone -
La place de la Riponne in Lausanne (Keystone) Keystone -
La place du Molard in Geneva (swissinfo/Lucyna Koch) swissinfo.ch -
A fairytale atmosphere here in Lachen in the canton of Schwyz (Keystone) Keystone -
School buildings like this one in Zurich also embrace the festive spirit (Keystone) Keystone -
First fall of snow and advent lights in the gardens of Hotel Seeburg in Lucerne (Keystone) Keystone
Lighting up the festive season
This content was published on December 19, 2007
Christmas lighting transforms the streetscape of Switzerland at this time of year, creating a festive atmosphere. swissinfo has collected some nighttime scenes from around the country.
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