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Christmas

Santa Claus Train (Train du Père Noël) — Blonay–Chamby Museum Railway

  • Run by Chemin de fer-musée Blonay-Chamby
  • Blonay, Vaud, Switzerland

Next: Dec 13, 2026

A Santa Claus train day on the Blonay–Chamby volunteer-run museum railway above Lake Geneva, held in December.

Updated

Next edition

Dec 13, 2026

One day only. Times and fares to be announced by the operator.

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About this event

The Blonay–Chamby museum railway (Chemin de fer-musée Blonay-Chamby) is a volunteer-run railway museum above Blonay, in the canton of Vaud. Its historic trains climb above Blonay, cross a viaduct and a tunnel, and offer views of Lake Geneva.

Besides its regular weekend season, the museum lists the "Train du Père Noël" among its other events of the year. On the operator's site it appears as a single day in December, with the details to follow.

The operator describes the historic trains as having wooden benches and opening windows, with the sounds and smells of old-style rail travel.

What to expect

A ride on one of the museum railway's historic trains with a Santa Claus theme. The operator had not yet published times, tariffs or programme details when this page was written.

Practical info

The operator's postal address is Case postale 366, CH-1001 Lausanne. Check the operator's timetable and tariff pages for the boarding station, departure times and fares once published.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs the Santa Claus train at Blonay–Chamby?▾
The Chemin de fer-musée Blonay-Chamby, a volunteer-run railway museum.
What kind of trains does the museum railway run?▾
Historic trains with wooden benches and windows that open, climbing above Blonay over a viaduct and through a tunnel with views of Lake Geneva.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: blonay-chamby.ch. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: blonay-chamby.ch

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