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

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Lighting up the festive season

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.