Santa Claus visit in Grindelwald

Each December, Grindelwald welcomes Santa Claus, known in Switzerland as Samichlaus, for an afternoon of festive cheer beneath the Eiger. The next visit falls on Sunday 6 December 2026, an easy trip from Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn, a Faern Collection Hotel, in Wengen.

The event

The celebration begins in the late afternoon at the Grindelwald Congress Hall, where Santa arrives with Schmutzli, his traditional helper, and a pair of donkeys. Together with families, they parade through the village to the Eiger North Face Square, where Santa hands out treats and seasonal stalls serve warm drinks and snacks. The procession is small and friendly, with plenty of room for photos.

Where to go from Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn

From the hotel, walk five minutes to Wengen station, take the Wengernalp Railway to Lauterbrunnen, then the Bernese Oberland Railway via Zweilütschinen to Grindelwald. The Congress Hall is a short walk from the station, about an hour each way.

Practical information

Date: Sunday 6 December 2026, late afternoon
Location: Grindelwald Congress Hall to Eiger North Face Square
Tickets: free, open to the public
Getting there: train from Wengen via Lauterbrunnen, about one hour

Plan your stay

Make a winter day of it with skiing or sledging in Grindelwald, or a walk to the Glacier Gorge, before the procession. Back in Wengen, the largest spa in the village is a warm place to end the day. Come and share a Swiss festive tradition with us.