Winter Magic
The illumination of the Schloss Laufen on the Rhine Falls during the winter season is magical. Experience this spectacular backdrop as a start to your Christmas event, visit to the restaurant or a stroll in the darker months of the year.
13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Enjoy the magical atmosphere of the winter lounge under the stars or warm up in our cozy tent. A mulled wine or a raclette with potatoes completes the experience. Self-service, no reservations possible.
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Winter lounge
Enjoy the lounge by the crackling fire under a starry sky or warm up yourself in our cosy tent (not heated). A mulled wine, raclette with potatoes or a grilled sausage rounds off the experience.
Everything in self-service, no reservations possible (except for events* with aperitif and dinner afterwards).
Lounge up to 20 seats (covered)
Tent with bar 4 bar chairs (covered)
Standing tables 2 x8 seats (covered)
Terrace up to 20 seats (not covered)
Events* (15 up to 50 people)
with a dinner afterwards in the castle, the lounge can be reserved for the aperitif. Also on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Events* (50 up to 150 people)
we recommend reserving the inner courtyard and/or castle courtyard for a standing apéro.
Opening hours Winter lounge
13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027
Friday*: 18:00 to 20:00
Saturday: 12:00 to 20:00
Sunday: 12:00 to 18:00
* only beverages
Additional opening hours on Christmas/New Year's and during the first week of the new year
daily from 24 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
Castle lighting
Winter magic
Fairytale lights illuminate the castle. A dream consisting of white lights and Christmas decorations.
- Daily from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027:
- Monday to Thursday: 16:00 to 01:00
- Friday and Saturday: 14:00 to 01:00
- Sundays and daily from 22/12 to 04/01: 12:00 to 01:00
Fondue Chinoise à discrétion
14 November 2025 to 28 March 2026
13 November 2026 to 20 March 2027
Fridays and Saturdays - as of 18:00.
For registered groups of 10 or more also on Wednesdays and Thursdays (as from 28 October 2026).
Fondue Chinoise à discrétion
Medieval Christmas Market I 20 to 22 November 2026
Opening hours:
Friday: 17:00 to 22:00
Saturday: 10:00 to 22:00
Sunday: 10:00 to 17:00
Medieval Christmas Market
Celebrations in the castle (up to 200 people)
Whether for a private party or a corporate event: we offer you rooms of different sizes in a castle ambience for up to 200 people. We will be happy to advise you on the choice of menu.
Winter magic at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall
Enjoy the magical atmosphere of the winter lounge and tent under the stars or warm up in our cozy tent. A mulled wine or a raclette with potatoes completes the experience. Self-service, no reservations possible.
