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Urnäsch, Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Every December to January
Silvesterchläuse of Urnäsch
Masked figures wearing whole landscapes on their heads yodel from farm to farm on New Year's Eve, twice.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Zurich or Altenrhein for December 31 to January 13, 2027, round trips of 2 to 4 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- The groups start before dawn and move between outlying farms; hire a local guide or follow the crowds from the square.
- If 31 December or 13 January falls on a Sunday, that run moves to the Saturday before.
- Zurich airport to Urnäsch is about two hours by train via Gossau or Herisau on the Appenzell narrow gauge line.
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