Saint Nicholas train
On Sunday 8 December, board our cogwheel train with Saint Nicholas, who will be ready to welcome you with lots of tasty gifts. Don't miss the opportunity to take a souvenir photo with Saint Nicholas up on the summit!
Once you arrive at the summit, many interesting and fun Christmas-themed activities await you to entertain the little ones. You can also treat yourself to chestnuts and mulled wine, enveloped in the magical Christmas atmosphere of the Fiore di pietra.
A special day to celebrate the arrival of Saint Nicholas and to usher in the start of the Christmas season.
Christmas competition. LITTLE ARTISTS WANTED! On this special day, children can take part in the Christmas competition, drawing the Stone Flower with a Christmas theme.
The most beautiful drawing will be the 2025 Christmas Postcard of the Monte Generoso Railway. Ask for the postcard on site with all the conditions. Delivery by 31.12.2024.
Programme:
- 10:15: Departure of the first train of the day with Saint Nicholas
- 10:55: Arrival at the summit. Start of Christmas-themed activities on the second floor and photo opportunity with Saint Nicholas
- 11:55: Reception of Saint Nicholas at the summit on the second train of the day.
- 13:55 Reception of Saint Nicholas at the top of the third train of the day.
- 14:55 Reception of Saint Nicholas at the top of the fourth train of the day.
- 15:15 End of Christmas activities
- 15:45 Last train of the day Vetta - Capolago
50% discount on the winter fare for all return tickets of the cogwheel railway between Capolago and Vetta. The discount cannot be combined with other discounts and/or vouchers.
- Adults: CHF 27.00 instead of CHF 54.-
- Children 6-15 years: CHF 13.50 instead of CHF 27.-
- Children 0-5 years: free
We are waiting for you to experience the magic of winter on Monte Generoso!