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Winter Vacation
Destination Geneva National made Condé Nast’s Top 20 Snow-Filled Winter Vacation Destinations!
Ready to join the magic? From cozying up inside Santa’s Lakeview Lounge — Lake Geneva’s original Christmas cocktail bar — to toasting the season in your own private snow globe or zooming down a snow-laden hill, Destination Geneva National and area businesses offer unforgettable ways to celebrate winter wonder. With festive experiences for couples, families, and friends alike, we have a little something for everyone.
On Property Winter Fun
Santa's Lakeview Lounge
Pop-Up Christmas Bar
Experience the holiday magic where it all began — Santa’s Lakeview Lounge, the original pop-up Christmas bar in Lake Geneva! Nestled inside Lodge Geneva National, this over-the-top festive retreat invites you to cozy up by the fireplace with a holiday movie–inspired cocktail, seasonal appetizers, and sweet treats. By day, bring the kids for cocoa and cookies; by night, sip and sparkle under a sea of twinkle lights, tinsel, and nostalgia. Brimming with holiday spirit and vintage charm, Santa’s Lakeview Lounge is the ultimate destination to toast the season — no reservations needed, just walk in and let the merry begin!
Open Daily starting Black Friday
Snow Globe Experience
turf kitchen + tap & Crafted Italia
Frost yourself in an illuminated Snow Globe at Destination Geneva National and enjoy wintry libations & apps while cuddled up amidst the glow and snow. The private Snow Globes are part stargazing observatory, part gondola carriage, part secluded conclave for making memories with friends and family.
Create the most romantic winter escape, fun-filled girls' weekend or a family getaway featuring a cozy rendez-vous in one of our frosted outdoor snow globes plus an overnight in our new suites, family-friendly cottages or the chic and sleek Lodge Geneva National.
Open Daily starting November 22
Off Property Winter Fun
Holiday Fun
Discover the magic of the season in Lake Geneva, where twinkling lights, festive flavors, and cozy winter adventures await. From holiday pop-up experiences and illuminated lake cruises to charming boutiques, snow-covered strolls, and fireside cocktails, the area comes alive with cheer all season long. Make Destination Geneva National your home base for unforgettable holiday fun—just minutes from the region’s most beloved winter traditions.
Zip Lining & High Ropes
Just 5.5 miles from Geneva National, Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures (LGZA) provides year-round, sky-high adventure some 32 feet above ground in 100 acres of forest canopy. Experience the wonder of a beautiful Wisconsin winter racing through the trees, climbing sky bridges, and conquering the 16-obstacle high ropes course. Warm up around the campfire afterward.
Snow Skiing & Tubing
Just minutes away, Vail Resorts' Wilmot Mountain and Alpine Valley together boast nearly 50 runs, multiple terrain parks, professional instruction and equipment rentals – fun for everyone from beginners to shredders! Looking for something more laid back? Wilmot also offers 22 lanes for tubing and a magic carpet to pull you and your tube back uphill!
Cross Country Skiing
Rent your cross-country ski equipment or snowshoes from ClearWater Outdoor in downtown Lake Geneva, then hit the powder on one of the area's many trails, including Big Foot Beach State Park, Duck Pond in Fontana, and Kettle Morraine's Nordic, McMiller, and Scuppernong trails.