New Year's Eve 2025: The 5 most beautiful events in Switzerland
Published on December 8, 2025
The last evening of the year should be special. While some celebrate New Year's Eve at home with a small group of friends, others look for the perfect event to make the turn of the year an unforgettable experience. In 2025, Switzerland offers an impressive selection of New Year's Eve galas, family events, and exclusive dinner parties at spectacular locations.
From elegant gala dinners in historic halls to Italian dolce vita high above Lake Lucerne to exuberant mountain parties with DJs and fireworks – we present the five most beautiful New Year's Eve events in Lucerne, Bern, and Zurich. All locations combine first-class cuisine with a special atmosphere and ensure that you start the new year in style.
New Year's Eve Gala in the Zeugheersaal | Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne
Celebrate the turn of the year on 31 December 2025 at the grand New Year's Eve gala in the historic Zeugheer Hall of the Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern. The evening begins at 6.00 pm with a sparkling champagne aperitif in the festively decorated lobby. From 7.00 pm, the kitchen team spoils you with an exclusive six-course gala menu, created especially for this special evening. Your culinary experience is accompanied by live music from the hotel's own Schweizerhof Festival Band, ten professional musicians who create the perfect atmosphere with well-known classics from the 1920s, swing, evergreens and modern hits. After the fireworks over Lake Lucerne, the New Year's Eve party in the Bringolf Hall with DJ Andy Wolf invites you to dance into the early hours. On 1 January 2026, the spectacular New Year's Magic fireworks display in Lucerne awaits you, the perfect start to the new year.
La Dolce Vita - New Year's Eve Gala | Art Deco Hotel Montana Lucerne
Buon anno! The Art Deco Hotel Montana invites you on 31 December 2025 to an unforgettable New Year's Eve high above Lake Lucerne. Under the motto "La Dolce Vita", the new year is celebrated with Italian zest for life, Mediterranean lightness and a touch of glamour. The festive setting with olive branches, lemons and warm candlelight evokes memories of the Amalfi Coast and provides the perfect backdrop for a stylish five-course gala menu inspired by the cucina italiana – light, refined and delizioso. The evening is accompanied by the live band Miss Acquaroli, who create heart-fluttering moments with Italian classics such as "Volare" and "Baila" and set the perfect mood for the countdown to the new year with danceable evergreens. After midnight, dancing continues until 2.00 am and everyone raises a glass together to a happy 2026. Hotel guests can benefit from an attractive New Year’s Eve special with a 20 percent discount when booking three or more nights.
Family New Year's Eve on the Gurten | Gurten - Park in the countryside, Bern
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 on Bern’s local mountain and enjoy a night of festivities with the whole family. The Gurten offers several options on 31 December for an unforgettable turn of the year. At Restaurant Gurtners you can savour an elegant New Year’s Eve menu, while Tapis Rouge provides the ideal setting for families with its buffet and children’s programme. Little ones can enjoy the play corner, disco and animated films, while adults celebrate in a relaxed atmosphere. On the terrace, guests can enjoy the starry sky while sharing a rustic outdoor fondue, and in the Pavilion, a varied gala buffet awaits, combined with breathtaking views over Bern. All guests with a table reservation receive a discounted ticket for the legendary New Year’s Eve party at the Kulturschüür UPtown, where Radio Energy DJs Michel Schelker and Nik Thomi create an exuberant atmosphere. The Gurten funicular runs until 3.45 am and the Moonliner shuttle bus brings guests back to Bern railway station after the party.
New Year's Eve packages | Hotel & Restaurant UTO KULM, Zürichberg
Enjoy New Year’s Eve 2025 on the Uetliberg and let the UTO KULM team spoil you. The hotel offers a range of exclusive New Year’s Eve packages to suit every preference. The Bronze Package starts at 8.30 pm, the Silver Package at 7.30 pm with a four course dinner in the beautiful Vista and Turicum rooms with breathtaking views of the city and atmospheric background music, and the Premium Platinum Package begins at 6.00 pm. After the spectacular fireworks shortly after midnight, the dance floor opens for all guests and the night continues with a DJ and lively party atmosphere until the early morning hours. The monumental New Year’s Eve celebration on Zurich’s local mountain is known far beyond the city limits and offers a unique panoramic backdrop over Zurich, the lake and the Alps, creating an unforgettable setting for the turn of the year.
Capodanno a Tavola - New Year's Eve at Ribelli | 25hours Hotel Zurich West
Start the new year in style on 31 December 2025 at Restaurant Ribelli in the 25hours Hotel Zurich West. From 6.30 pm to 11.00 pm, a festive five course menu with Italian delights awaits you. After a welcome drink, the culinary journey begins with mushrooms, parsley and Jerusalem artichoke, followed by pasta parcels with braised duck and Périgord truffle. Kingfish with red cabbage, ginger and yuzu forms the maritime highlight before veal with carrots and smoked hollandaise espuma is served. The sweet finale is the Snickers Ribelli. A DJ sets the mood throughout the evening and keeps the energy high. The event ends at 11.00 pm, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the fireworks at midnight or continue celebrating at other venues.
Nothing suitable? Find more New Year's Eve locations
These five events are just a selection of what is possible. Whether you are looking for an intimate evening for two, a lively party with friends, or a family event, EventButler has hundreds of locations that are perfect for New Year's Eve.
However, many popular venues are quickly booked up at the end of December. If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 in a special place, you should inquire now. On EventButler, you can send free inquiries to various venues and compare offers.
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As of December 2025. All event details, prices, and programs are based on information provided by the venues. Please check availability and current information directly with the respective providers.