Who's living at the Bastione? The Grinch, of course!
Someone's keeping a close eye on everything happening at Santa's House from high above... and he's not exactly known for being nice!
It's the Grinch! Grumpy, eccentric and always up to no good, he's turned the Bastione in Riva del Garda into his winter home, together with his faithful dog Max.
Fancy a peek inside? When he's out causing mischief, it's the perfect chance to sneak in and discover what he's hiding in his rooms!
And there are a few surprises this year: a new interactive kitchen to play in, the super-creative NonSoLab workshops with Mary Lou and a completely revamped show area, complete with the Grinch's very own throne!
Where is the Grinch House?
At the Bastione in Riva del Garda, which you can reach by panoramic lift.
Opening dates and times
4–8 December 2026
11–13 December 2026
18–20 December 2026
24 December 2026 to 6 January 2027, open every day!
Opening hours: 10:00 am–7:00 pm (last lift up at 6:30 pm)
When can you meet the Grinch?
Brave enough to meet the grumpy green host himself? Get ready for new shows, new stories and, of course, plenty of mischief!
Show dates:
December: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 26 and 27
January: 1 and 2
Showtimes: 11:00 am | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm
The shows are free and no booking is required.
Watch out! On 27 December, the Grinch will only be performing at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. He's got a top-secret mission planned for the afternoon!
How to get to the Grinch House
To reach the Grinch House, take the Bastione panoramic lift.
Tickets can be purchased online or directly on site.
Please note: buying your ticket online does not give you priority access to the lift. During busy periods, you may need to wait your turn.
Panoramic lift ticket prices
Return ticket: €10
One-way ticket: €6 (buy here)
Children up to and including age 11: free
Visitors with disabilities: free return journey on the panoramic lift; accompanying persons pay the standard fare.
Accessibility: the panoramic lift is wheelchair accessible, but the interior of the Grinch House is not accessible to wheelchair users.
With the Garda Guest Card
The panoramic lift is free! Find out how to get your Garda Guest Card.
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
€ 10.00 return | € 0.00 < 11 years old
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