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From Travel + Leisure: Switzerland’s Lake Joux, nestled in the Jura Mountains near the country’s western border with France and an hour’s train ride from Lausanne, is the largest free skating rink in all of Europe when it freezes over in winter. On weekends, vendors set up stalls on the surface of the lake itself, selling hot food and drink to hungry skaters.

From Vallée de Joux: Idyllic settings and unusual experiences, skating and walking on the Lac de Joux is an unforgettable moment to experience once in a lifetime!
In the coldest part of winter, the 9.5km2 of Lac de Joux can be transformed into a huge frozen surface. The shores of the lake come alive with various stalls run by local companies, while skaters, walkers and families take to the ice. Its small neighbour, Lake Ter, also allows families to skate and slide on a much smaller surface. Access is via the village of Le Séchey.