Events - Customs and traditions

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Fasnachtseröffnung der vereinigten Fasnachtsgesellschaften

This unusual event celebrates the legendary cold weather in the valley that is nicknamed "Switzerland's Siberia".

Fasnacht - The carnival season is the most beautiful time of the year for many people.

Let's party!

Carnival is coming! Ticino is getting ready to celebrate in bars, restaurants and city squares.

Masks, music, confetti, and traditions renewed every year: Carnival is one of the region's most vibrant and authentic celebrations.

Carnival lovers get their money's worth in the Saas Valley. Guggenmusik, parades and magnificently dressed-up people line the streets. The traditional “Göiggler” are not to be missed.

Hom Strom. The Hom Strom (= straw man) is an old Scuol custom carried out by the village's schoolchildren. Gurlaina. Info: Scuol Guest Information, Tel. 081 861 88 00.

The most fun time of the year is back: Carnival, a tradition particularly dear to Ticino.

<b>Glaibasler Charivari 2026: 50th anniversary of Charivari </b> Looking forward to 50 years of Glaibasler Charivari! The Glaibasler Charivari has been performed in Basel's Volkshaus since 1976.

In the middle of winter, when the days are short and cold, Estavayer-le-Lac wakes up to the thundering sound of the Guggenmusiks for a wildly agitated weekend !

The Bulle Carnival is a local tradition that involves a large number of children every year.

Fasnacht Leuk Big Carnival Procession with Carnival groups. At 13:30 in Susten At 16:00 in Leuk-Stadt

Woher kommt dieser Brauch und welche Bedeutung hat er? Fastnacht ist die Nacht vor der Fastenzeit. Darauf deutet auch der Ausdruck «carne vale», Fleisch, lebe wohl!

The traditional Wiler Fastnacht starts on Wednesday and ends on Sunday with the big carnival parade through the town. Children's masked ball, court jester's ball, monster concert & endless parties.

On the Wednesday before "feiste Donnschtag", the carnival is officially opened in Glis.

Die Oltner-Fasnacht mit ihren vielen Traditionen lädt sie vom 11. -17 Februar 2026 nach Olten ein.

The Lucerne Carnival is the largest annual event in the city of Lucerne.

Solothurn is a wonderful city with a heart and a great tradition. The fifth season, the carnival, is particularly close to the hearts of the people of Solothurn.

Colorful Nüssler and Grossgrinde roti enliven Schwyz in the morning and afternoon

Guggenmusiker in the village center of Appenzell. Guggen concerts from 20.00: Rathaus-Bogen, Plattenegg, Sternen-Platz, Chälblihalle, Landsgemeindeplatz marquee. Free night.

To the 5th season

Carnaval du Bourg 2026 - "Le Bourg goes around the world" from February 12 to 17.

The Bellinzona Carnival, better known as Rabadan, has been one of the major events in Ticino for over 150 years.

Guggenmusik, Füdi race, pub crawls and Guggerball: the Badner Fasnacht has everything a true carnival lover could wish for.

The 48th edition of the Carnaval de Broc will take place from 12 to 15 February 2026.

The Brig-Glis children's carnival parade takes place on "Feiste Donnschtag". Organised by the Bäjizunft Glis-Gamsen-Brigerbad and the Türkenbund Brig-Mekka.

A visit to the Altstätter Fasnacht is a special experience.

Feistä Frontag - Tschäggättu-Loif

The traditional Carnival of Fribourg with a big parade in the old town.

Carnival parade with elementary school, kindergarten and playgroups from the region - Guggenmusik - residents and employees of Scalottas and guests.

Noisy hustle and bustle, colorfully disguised characters and exuberant atmosphere

Carnival

The Sion Carnival is one of the city's biggest annual events.

Get ready for one of the most spectacular events of the Lötschental carnival. The carnival parade in Wiler.