Samichlaus in Zurich 2026, 1 of 6
Samichlaus in Zurich 2026, 1 of 6: Samichlaus Parade on Bahnhofstrasse
Samichlaus Parade on Bahnhofstrasse
FestivalKreis 1
Where
Kreis 1, Werdmühleplatz (start)
Ages
5+
Setting
Outdoors
Music
Two brass bands
What you need to know
- Kids 5+ can march, dressed as Engeli or Zwergli and helping pull a float; sign up on the organizer's site by Nov 6
- Watch from anywhere along the route from Werdmühleplatz to Bürkliplatz, so you can pick a less crowded stretch
- A winter evening outdoors, so bring warm layers, hats and gloves for standing on the street
About
Zurich's Samichlaus parade opens the St. Nicholas season. The Märlitram, the city's fairy-tale tram, leads richly decorated floats down Bahnhofstrasse under the Christmas lights, while many Samichläuse and their helpers, the Schmutzli, hand small gifts to children along the way. At Bürkliplatz, the Samichlaus wraps up with a short ceremony to the sound of two brass bands. It suits preschoolers and young school kids who still believe in him.
Where it is
Werdmühleplatz (start)
Werdmühleplatz, 8001 Zürich
Nearby playgrounds
Resources
Common questions
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