Costume rental

You can also rent our Samichlaus and Schmutzli costumes, including accessories, for your own St. Nicholas celebration.

Samichlaus costume

  • White alb
  • Red cloak
  • Mitre / bishop’s hat
  • Bishop’s staff
  • Grey beard, moustache and wig
  • White cord / cincture
  • White gloves
  • Golden book
  • Stage make-up

Schmutzli costume

  • Brown hooded habit
  • White cord / cincture
  • Bell
  • Birch switch (Rute)
  • Jute sack
  • Lantern (optional, on request)

Rental prices

ItemPrice
Samichlaus costumeCHF 100.–
Schmutzli costumeCHF 40.–
1× Samichlaus + 1× SchmutzliCHF 110.–
1× Samichlaus + 2× SchmutzliCHF 120.–

Pickup & return

Costumes are picked up and returned at Werkhof Göbli, Göblistrasse 7, 6302 Zug, by prior arrangement. The rental window runs roughly from 1 November to 12 December.

The rental price covers a 24-hour loan. A flat late fee of CHF 30.– applies if the costume is not returned on time.

Rental terms

  • Costumes, including wigs and beards, are freshened up after every use and washed, dry-cleaned or ironed as needed.
  • The person renting is liable for any damage or loss.

Reservations

From 1 November to 12 December we take reservations between 9am–12pm and 2pm–5pm.

Contact: Jacqueline Capaldo
Email: vermietung@chlaus-zug.ch