Santa Claus Cruise
Ho ho ho, St Nicholas is coming by boat! As his little donkey can’t carry all the presents this year, he’ll be travelling across Lake Zurich by boat with Schmutzli on Sunday 6 December.
Come aboard for a cruise lasting just under two hours, with the following departure times from Zurich’s Bürkliplatz: 11.20 am (arrival at 1.05 pm) and 1.20 pm (arrival at 3.05 pm).
Every child can recite a little St Nicholas rhyme, and their eyes will light up with joy: St Nicholas rewards every rhyme with a little surprise.
You’ll need a ticket for the boat trip. Tickets are available at all ZVV sales points (including ticket machines) and on board the boat.
Valid tickets:
ZVV ticket: single ticket 110 + 140 + 141 / 110 + 150 + 151. The 9 o’clock Pass, GA travelcard, Junior Card and children’s travel ticket are also valid.
Ticket prices for the lake cruise with St Nicholas on board
Adults aged 16 and over: CHF 9.40, CHF 4.70 with a Half-Fare Card
Children (aged 6 and over): CHF 4.70
Table reservations
Book your table free of charge by calling 044 487 13 13. A minimum spend is required. On board, you can look forward to, for example, a delicious Nemo platter, hot paninis, warm soup, apple fritters with vanilla sauce, almond biscuits, homemade ginger tea or hot chocolate. These are just some of the delicious treats you can enjoy for lunch or dessert.
Every child can recite a little St Nicholas rhyme, and their eyes will light up with joy: St Nicholas rewards every rhyme with a little surprise.
You’ll need a ticket for the boat trip. Tickets are available at all ZVV sales points (including ticket machines) and on board the boat.
Valid tickets:
ZVV ticket: single ticket 110 + 140 + 141 / 110 + 150 + 151. The 9 o’clock Pass, GA travelcard, Junior Card and children’s travel ticket are also valid.
Ticket prices for the lake cruise with St Nicholas on board
Adults aged 16 and over: CHF 9.40, CHF 4.70 with a Half-Fare Card
Children (aged 6 and over): CHF 4.70
Table reservations
Book your table free of charge by calling 044 487 13 13. A minimum spend is required. On board, you can look forward to, for example, a delicious Nemo platter, hot paninis, warm soup, apple fritters with vanilla sauce, almond biscuits, homemade ginger tea or hot chocolate. These are just some of the delicious treats you can enjoy for lunch or dessert.
Santa Claus Cruise
Calendar
Weekday
Date
Sunday
6. December 2026
Doors open approx. 10 minutes before departure.
Calendar entry for round trip from 06.12.2026
Departure and Arrival
Station
Times
Zürich Bürkliplatz
11.20 and 13.20
Zürich Bürkliplatz
13.05 and 15.05
Prices
Valid only with a special ZSG ticket.
No discount with GA or Half-Fare travelcard.
Travelers
Prices
Adults
16+
CHF 9.40
Children (6+)
CHF 4.70, also with a Half-Fare Card
Current Boat
Boat
Notes
MS Linth
Subject to change.
The planned schedule of all our boats can be accessed online four to five days in advance.
