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Wishing
Lake

The magical place where wishes come alive
in the ice and the stars.

The story of the place

At the heart of Santa’s Village lies a lake like no other: the Wishing Lake. When winter covers its waters with a thin layer of ice, it becomes the keeper of the most precious dreams of children all over the world.

Every evening, young and old come to leave their wishes, whisper them to the wind or trust them to a lantern that glides gently across the ice. The elves skate around, watch over every wish and make sure the magic keeps lighting up the lake.

Under the northern lights and the kindly gaze of the moon, the Wishing Lake turns into a mirror of stars where every dream seems possible. Here, imagination blends with reality, and every wish leaves a mark in the ice… for a gentler, more magical world.

“Every wish trusted to the lake makes
the magic of Christmas a little brighter.”
Santa Claus
The frozen wishing lake under the northern lights and the full moon, with elves skating between lanterns

What you can discover

Explore all the exclusive content about the wishing lake!

Behind the scenes at the lake

Discover the unique atmosphere of the wishing lake through our main video and other clips!

Live webcams

Watch life on the lake in real time from our cameras!

1,000+Wishes made every night

Thousands of dreams lighting up the lake

4Lake areas to discover

Bridge, ice rink, north shore, panorama

200+Magic lanterns

Lighting up the ice every evening

Open all year round

A magical place in every season
To dream, ever more!

Frequently asked questions about the wishing lake

Find the answers to the most common questions here!

Can you skate on the wishing lake?

Yes! When the ice is thick enough, the elves open the enchanted rink to all dreamers, young and old.

How do you make a wish?

Close your eyes, whisper your wish to the wind or trust it to a little lantern: it will glide gently across the ice up to the stars.

What can you see on the webcams?

The webcams film the lake bridge, the north shore, the enchanted rink and the panorama, day and night.

Can children come along with the elves?

Of course! The elves love skating with children and showing them the loveliest spots on the lake.

Is the lake open all year round?

Yes! In winter you can skate on it, and the rest of the year you can still make wishes and admire the stars reflected in it.

Are there hidden surprises around the lake?

Shh… Keep your eyes open in the videos and the gallery: secret lanterns and elf footprints are hidden all over!