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Sleigh
Garage

Where Santa's magic sleighs are stored, serviced, restored, tested and prepared for the big journey around the world.

The story of this place

The Sleigh Garage is an iconic place in Santa's Village. For centuries, this is where the sleighs that let Santa bring the magic of Christmas to children all over the world have been stored, serviced and perfected.

From the very first wooden sleigh, pulled by a few brave reindeer, to the most modern models packed with magical technology, every sleigh has its own story and has helped keep the magic of Christmas alive through the ages.

All year round, our mechanic elves repair, improve and test the sleighs to make sure they are ready for the big journey. Every detail counts: sturdiness, reindeer magic, comfort for the presents and, of course, safety!

As December 24th approaches, the garage comes alive like never before: final adjustments, loading the presents and last tests before the big departure!

“A well-kept sleigh is the promise of smiles
all around the world!”
Santa Claus
Santa Claus in the great hall of Santa's Sleigh Garage, in front of a long row of red and gold sleighs

What you can discover

Explore all the exclusive content about the Sleigh Garage!

Behind the scenes at the garage

Discover the unique atmosphere of the Sleigh Garage through our main video and other clips!

Live webcams

Watch the garage at work in real time from our cameras!

20+sleigh models

From the very first sleigh to
the most modern models

1000+checks every winter

Every sleigh is carefully
checked and tested

40+mechanic elves

Experts in magic, mechanics
and innovation

Open all year round

Servicing, restoration and preparation
So the magic is always ready!

Frequently asked questions about the sleigh garage

Find the answers to the most common questions here!

Can you visit the Sleigh Garage?

Yes! Thanks to the videos and webcams, you can sneak into the garage and watch the elves at work, as if you were there.

How are the sleighs tested?

The elves check every runner, every bell and every cushion, then run ground flight tests before trials in the starry sky.

Are the old models still kept?

Of course! The historic sleighs are lovingly restored and displayed in the garage to tell the story of Christmas magic.

How many sleighs does Santa have?

More than 20 models are stored in the garage, from the very first wooden sleigh to the most modern ones, full of magical technology.

Who looks after the sleighs?

A team of more than 40 mechanic elves, experts in magic and mechanics, pampers the sleighs all year round.

Do the reindeer take part in the tests?

Yes! The reindeer come and try out every sleigh to check it glides perfectly before the big departure on December 24th.