Old skis as decoration at the chalet in the winter village

Saint-Nicolas et le Père Fouettard pataugent dans la neige.

A group gathered around a campfire in the winter village, eating fondue.

Samichlous et Schmutzli lors de la fête de Saint-Nicolas au Gurten.

St Nicholas Fondue

When Samichlous Invites You to Fondue

A cosy Advent evening high above Bern

As the days grow shorter and the city lights begin to twinkle, the Gurten becomes an atmospheric meeting place for all fondue lovers.

At the St Nicholas Fondue, guests can look forward to an enjoyable evening with delicious cheese fondue, a wintery atmosphere and a unique view over Bern. Whether with friends, family or work colleagues: this is where conviviality, good food and the anticipation of the festive season come together.

An evening for raising a glass, chatting and savouring the moment.

The St Nicholas Fondue is also ideal for larger groups, for example as a Christmas team-building event.

Venue	Aperitif at the Winter Village, fondue on Gurtner’s terrace Bad-weather alternative: aperitif and fondue at the Winter Village, with facilities to warm up at the Huusbüffe
Date	5 December 2026 Start times 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Price	74.– per person Children half price
Weather	The Samichlouse fondue will take place whatever the weather: If it’s snowing, outside on the terrace of Restaurant Gurtners If it’s raining, in the Winter Village & in the Huusbüffe, indoors

6 pm – 7 pm	Guests arrive Aperitif in the Winter Village
from 7 pm	Fondue on Gurtner’s terrace at tables, seated Bad weather alternative: fondue in the Winter Village under marquees

Aperitif with mulled wine and punch

served with a selection of treats from St Nicholas’ sack

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Gurten fondue in a caquelon

served with bread, potatoes, pickles and kirsch

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Gingerbread mousse with plum compote

The price includes mineral water, tea and 2cl of kirsch. All other drinks will be charged according to consumption.

The Gurten funicular is not included in the price.

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