Silvesterchlausen in Urnäsch

Trip highlights:

Living tradition: Fascinating Appenzell New Year's Eve custom with ornate masks, bells and traditional songs
Festive dinner: Elegant dinner at Restaurant Krone, the culinary highlight of the trip
Three types of Chlausen: Schöne, Schö-Wüeschte and Wüeschte, each group with its own symbolism and character.

From Basel, Rheinfelden, Frick, Windisch & Zürich

The Silvesterchlausen is a lively winter custom from the Appenzell Hinterland. With elaborate costumes, music and great passion, this unique tradition captivates visitors and locals alike every year. It is an authentic cultural experience full of emotion and craftsmanship.

More trip details

Basel - Rheinfelden - Frick - Windisch - Zürich

12.00 Departure from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
12.20 Departure from Rheinfelden, Parkplatz Engerfeld
12.40 Departure from Frick, Park & Pool, Werkhof 870
13.00 Departure from Windisch, travel centre, Schwimmbadstrasse 1
13.30 Departure from Zürich, EUROBUS Terminal, Pfingstweidstrasse 3

14.45 Arrival in Urnäsch
15.00 Introduction to the Silvesterchlausen at the Appenzell Folk Tradition Museum
16.00 Discover the Chläuse on a walk through the village
18.00 Festive dinner & Chlausen at Restaurant Krone

21.00 Return journey to the pick-up points

22.15 Arrival in Zürich
22.45 Arrival in Windisch
23.05 Arrival in Frick
23.25 Arrival in Rheinfelden
23.45 Arrival in Basel

Included services

Travel by Comfort coach
Admission to the Appenzell Folk Tradition Museum
Festive dinner (drinks not included) at Restaurant Krone

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Individual fold-down table for each seat, movable footrests
220-volt socket at every seat *
Radio / DVD / navigation system
Air conditioning, toilet and washroom, fridge, coffee machine
Lane assist and adaptive cruise control *
Free Wi-Fi/internet in Europe

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View down the centre aisle of the Comfort coach with four-abreast seating

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