Visit our Advent exhibition in Altstätten SG

Once again this year, we are supplementing our shop range with a large Christmas exhibition and a kilo sale on our goods ramp in November and December. If you wish, you can also visit the candle making and candle café. Get in the mood for a contemplative Advent season - we look forward to your visit!

PDF ‘Information on the Advent Exhibition’

Daniela Hofer and her team are expanding our range of candles with a host of atmospheric Christmas accessories.
Monday 12 October – Tuesday 22 December 2026
Mon–Fri 8 am–12 pm and 1 pm–6 pm, from November also Sat 9 am–4 pm

In the marquee on our loading bay, you will find a wide selection of affordable candles sold by the kilo.
Monday 19 October – Tuesday 22 December 2026

In the marquee on our loading bay, you will find a wide selection of affordable candles sold by the kilo.
Monday 2 November – Tuesday 22 December 2026

to the candle café

Myriam and Anita have set up a small coffee bar for you at the back of the Zughaus. You can enjoy a mulled wine, latte macchiato or chai latte in our spacious inner courtyard.

From 7 November to 19 December, the Kerzencafé will be hosting local musical gems every Saturday. Look forward to an atmospheric journey through various musical genres—from pop, rock and blues to classical and evergreens, as well as Irish tunes, Italian-style music, folk music and rock ’n’ roll. You can find the latest line-up and performance times on our social media channels. Drop by, enjoy the music and candlelight—and let yourself be surprised!

Our candle factory doesn't just produce candles - you can get creative yourself in our workshops - from classic candle making to designing paper lanterns. The courses are aimed at adults and children and teach creative work with wax in an atmospheric setting. Further information and dates can be found here:

to the courses and workshops

Caroline Sprenger and her team are delighted to be offering the public candle-dipping event again this year. We will be organising the candle-pulling by appointment. You can find the exact dates of the event here:

for public candle drawing

A test of courage for young and old children. Who dares to dip their hand into the hot wax? Who can create the "scariest" ghost hand? At www.hongler.ch /wachshaende you can reserve your desired time slot. Reservation fee CHF 3.00/person, wax hand free of charge

to the wax hands diving registration

On a white background, the words “It’s candle season again – play video here” are written in playful black lettering. An arrow in the top left-hand corner points to the text.

A winter scene with branches in the foreground, covered in snow. In the background, a blurred building, in whose window the bright yellow lettering ‘CAFE’ can be seen. A cool, bluish colour scheme dominates.

A golden tiered stand features decorative, gold-coloured and white tree-shaped candles of various sizes. Small golden stars hang down from the tiers. The background is blurred and features further decorative elements.

A room with wooden walls and floors, where a band is playing on a stage. Guests sit at tables and benches whilst listening to the music. A large stove stands in the foreground. The lighting is warm and inviting.

A wintry sky with bare branches and scattered red leaves. In between, orange stars with pointed points shine brightly. The branches are dark, forming a contrast to the lighter sky.

Three women are sitting at a table by a window. Two are looking at each other and smiling. Candles and glasses are on the table. The left woman holds a cup, wearing a scarf and jacket. The right woman wears a scarf.

A man is standing next to a large wooden wheel on a metal frame with castors. The wheel has spokes and a hub. Behind him stands a machine with many spindles. People and buildings are visible through large windows.

A round cast-iron stove bearing the inscription ‘Bullejan’ stands on a stone plinth. A bright fire is burning inside, visible through a circular opening. The stove door is slightly ajar. Blurred figures in the background.

A festive decoration featuring a candle holder with burning white candles in the foreground. In the background, a blurred, glowing star can be seen. Golden ornaments frame the scene.

A candle in a glass with a star pattern on a golden tray, a sprig of fir with decorative elements and a cup of drink in the foreground on a table. The light from the candle shines warmly.

Close-up: A finger holds a long, tapered green candle over a basin of melted wax. In the background, another worker with red thread stands over another wax basin. Metal frames surround the basins.

One person dips their hand into one of three metal buckets containing a milky liquid and drops of wax. Another person wearing a bracelet holds their wrist. A girl wearing glasses stands next to them, with other people in the background.

PDF ‘Information on the Advent Exhibition’

The graphic shows text in brown, written in a childlike font, on a white background. The text reads: "CAN'T YOU COME TO Altstätten?"

Light-filled gifts
Order conveniently to your home

Our products are also conveniently available in our online shop. We are happy to present you with a selection of products that you can use to brighten up the Christmas season.

Coloured, drip-free tree candles

Our Christmas tree candles are pulled on the pulling machine in the traditional way. They are available in 16 different colours and in beeswax. As the wick glides through the liquid wax, the finished candle is created layer by layer during the candle-drawing process. This ensures even heat distribution during burning, which prevents the wax from running out.

Orange strands running parallel to one another—presumably cables—stretch out in a row against a blurred metallic background, converging in perspective towards a distant focal point. Evenly spaced, smooth, slightly glossy.

Four burning yellow candles with black bases in a round, black candlestick on a wooden surface. A brown box of candles can be seen in the background. The flames of the candles are shining brightly.

Rustic Christmas tree candles - solid-coloured - 92/13 mm - in 16 colours - 29 ice blue
Art. 3285.29

CHF 8.65 / Pack

A rectangular, brown cardboard box with horizontal lines. A small window reveals ivory-coloured Christmas tree candles. A gold-coloured label bears the inscription "100% pure beeswax".

Christmas tree candles 100% beeswax - 92/13 mm - ivory - pack of 20
Art. 3326

CHF 12.95 / Pack

Christmas tree candles, 100% beeswax, yellow

Christmas tree candles 100% beeswax - 92/13 mm - yellow - pack of 20 pieces
Art. 3325

CHF 12.95 / Pack

Four ready-made, orange-coloured Christmas tree candles made of beeswax with a honeycomb pattern stand upright. In front of them lies a sheet of beeswax with a wick, ready for you to make more candles yourself.

Christmas tree candle set to twist yourself - pack of 100 pieces
Art. 8996

From CHF 50.05 / Pack

Close-up of a silver Advent wreath pin with a spike. The pin has a ribbed, petal-like shape reminiscent of a classic design. The spike tapers to a point.

Advent wreath plug classic - pack of 4 pcs
Art. 8284

CHF 1.80 / Pack

Two silver Christmas tree candle holders, in a classic design, sit side by side. The top candle holder shows a close-up of the candle holder area. Both have a clip for attaching them to the Christmas tree.

Christmas tree candle holder classic - bag of 10 pieces
Art. 8281

CHF 5.95 / Pack

A silver, filigree Christmas tree candle holder rests on a white surface. The candle holder has a flower-like base and a decorated, round top to hold a candle.

Christmas tree candle holder filigree - bag of 8 pieces
Art. 8283

CHF 10.60 / Pack

A single, flat, black Christmas tree candle holder with a spike lies on a white surface. The candle holder is round in shape and has a metallic texture.

Christmas tree candle holder flat with spike - black - bag of 8 pcs
Art. 8877

CHF 9.85 / Pack

Review of previous years

Here you will find impressions of previous years. A click on the photo will take you directly to the respective photo gallery.

With her scented candles, Sonja Lauener took visitors on a journey into the refreshing alpine mountain world. Together with perfumer Jean-Claude Richard, Astrid Dörig took us on a sensual fragrance trail through various tipi tents. The opportunity to make our own mini perfume with perfumer Bibi Bigler was very popular. The cheerful soul-folk music of the band "Peat" provided an atmospheric musical backdrop.

The artist Sandra Zimmerli from St.Gallen presented artistic paper lights. The cheerful pop-folk music of the band "Jane and the Sailors" enticed our guests to dance. You could order your favourite drink at Astrid Dörig's Rolling Bar. Lots of souvenir selfies were taken in the original photobus.

With potter Fred Braun from Berneck, who showed how he makes wafer-thin vessels from porcelain.

Daniel Cotti and Markus Buschor worked large blocks of ice into magical ice sculptures. The 10-piece St.Gallen band Slackliners gave a rousing live concert in the courtyard of the candle factory, accompanied by mulled wine and a fire.

Urs Felber, Altstätten, presented various wooden objects such as candle lanterns, boulders and bowls.

Christine Egger presented her works. The artist from Altstätt often likes to work with wax.

Marta Büchler has been fascinated by clay as a material for many years. At the Lichtblicke exhibition, she presented raku objects in combination with alluvial Rhine wood.

Vasco Hebel from the St.Gallen Soap Museum gave an impressive insight into his soap production. In glorious weather, bubbles from Bubblezone flew through our courtyard to the music of Les Chouettes. In Astrid Dörig's pop-up barber bar in the containers of the Klausgesellschaft St. Margrethen, the barbers from Artos were busy trimming beards. On Saturday evening, DJ Carlo Lorenzi provided atmospheric music.

The blacksmith Andreas Buschor let the sparks fly on the anvil. The fire makers from Androma showed how to light a fire with flints and tinder. The mobile brewery. Fahrtwind introduced visitors to the secrets of brewing beer.

"Hannes vo Wald" mesmerised young and old with his fire magic and stories. The band "Wilhelm Toll" played in the old train shed and really infected the audience with their joy of playing.

The St.Gallen band RED CUBE with the two lead singers Thomas Straumann and Sonja Zünd gave a rousing live concert with mulled wine and fire in the courtyard of the candle factory.

The established Eastern Swiss artists Josef Ebnöther, Adam Keel, Lucie Schenker and Hans Thomann have designed paper bags that are lit up like lanterns by a light bulb.

The participants of a pottery course organised by the Alpstein educational club of Pro Infirmis showed off their work. Under the guidance of Stefanie Montagna and Sabine Wetter, people with a disability made bowls, lanterns, candle holders and angels from clay and porcelain.

Florist Hedy Bucher combined wax with flowers. The resulting works enchanted visitors to the Lichtblicke exhibition.