Green valley with wildflowers, a small river, scattered trees, and snowy mountains under a clear sky.
Package

Krippenfiguren course

Nativity figures of Mary, Joseph and a donkey created at the Krippenfiguren carving course in Sils Maria

From 1180 CHF

Have you always wanted to make your own nativity figures, shaped by hand and to your own design? This creative week at Hotel Schweizerhof, a Faern Collection Hotel, is held in a holiday apartment above the rooftops of Sils, with a wide view over the village. The course runs over two one-week dates in July 2026, still to be confirmed.

What's included

Under the guidance of course leader Hanny Roduner, you model your own figures over the week. The package covers:

  • 7 nights in your chosen room category
  • Hearty breakfast buffet
  • Four-course choice menu each evening, with vegan, vegetarian or allergy-friendly options on request
  • All mountain railways and public transport in the Upper Engadin and Bregaglia as far as Chiavenna and Soglio, except the Albigna cable car
  • Access to the wellness area with its 33°C salt water pool
  • Free Wi-Fi in your room

The courses are held in German. A separate course fee is payable on arrival, along with materials for your figures.

When and how

Dates: two one-week courses in July 2026, to be confirmed
Location: Hotel Schweizerhof holiday apartment, Sils Maria
Price: from CHF 1,180 per person for the week, room category dependent (2026 prices to be confirmed)
Language: German

Your stay at Hotel Schweizerhof

Beyond the course, Sils Maria is a quiet base in the Upper Engadin, with lake walks, the Val Fex and the wider Engadin within easy reach. After a day of modelling, the salt water spa is a calm place to unwind. Come and spend a creative week with us in the mountains.

back