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
Winter Lounge (Friday* to Sunday)
Enjoy the magical atmosphere and the cosy winter lounge on the terrace. A mulled wine or a raclette with potatoes completes the experience.
Self-service, no reservation required. Sufficient seating and standing space available.
Saturday: 12:00 to 20:00
Sunday: 12:00 to 18:00
*Friday: 17:30 to 18:30; beverages only, please place your order inside the restaurant, as there is no table service on the terrace.
Winter lounge open daily from 21 December to 3 January.
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Winter Lounge
Enjoy a relaxed lounge atmosphere on our terrace, with both seating and standing areas available. A mulled wine, raclette with potatoes or a grilled sausage rounds off the experience.
Everything in self-service, no reservation required.
Lounge up to 20 seats (covered)
Standing tables 2 x8 seats (covered)
Terrace up to 20 seats (not covered)
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
Saturday: 12:00 to 20:00
Sunday: 12:00 to 18:00
Friday: 17:30 to 18:30; beverages only, please place your order inside the restaurant, as there is no table service on the terrace.
Additional opening hours on Christmas/New Year's and during the first week of the new year
daily from 21 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
13 November 2026 to 20 March 2027
Fridays and Saturdays - as of 18:00.
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. A mulled wine or a raclette with potatoes completes the experience.
Self-service, no reservation required.
