Events - Autumn festivals and markets 2025

Dies ist ein Erlebnis für alle Geniesser, die edle Weine und leckere Speisen in fröhlichem Ambiente lieben. Jedes Wochenende von April bis Oktober öffnet ein Maienfelder Winzer ab 11 Uhr seine Tore.

The legendary Biel summer festival par excellence! Every year it attracts around 100,000 visitors from near and far to Biel.

A herd of about 70 blackneck goats passes through the Bahnhofstrasse each morning and evening.

Experience genuine Valais Alpine tradition from then and now!

Every year in mid-August, the alpine farmers of the Triftalp above Saas-Grund invite you to the alpine farmers' festival.

Die traditionelle Elmer Chilbi wird jedes Jahr von den Elmer Dorfvereinen organisiert.

On 22rd and 23th of August 2025, GastroLagoMaggiore and Valli, in collaboration with Ticino a Tavola, will organize a "Risotto Festival" in Locarno.

Die grösste Chilbi am See bietet Platz für ca. 40 Chilbigeschäfte. Dazu kommen über 100 auswärtige und einheimische Markt- und Verpflegungsstände.

The Wiiprob takes place at the end of August in the cloister of the Museum zu Allerheiligen in Schaffhausen.

A tradition of Fribourg during which food and conviviality between family and friends are at the heart of the programme.

Zahlreiche Aussteller präsentieren sich auf der OHA Oberländische Herbstausstellung Thun mit ihren Produkten und Dienstleistungen aus Gewerbe, Landwirtschaft, Industrie und Handel.

<strong>On Saturday 30th August</strong>, it will be possible to discover the Biasca area while tasting local products. For the detailed programme see <a href="http://www.mangiabiasca.ch">www.</a>

The 2025 edition of the traditional Bellinzona Grape Harvest Festival will take place from Thursday, September 4th to Sunday, September 7th. Not only does "<strong>PerBacco!</strong>

A festival with a long tradition that illuminates the watchmaking city.

"Rüüdig bayrisch" - that's the Lozärner Oktoberfest at the Lucerne Exhibition Center. This year, a different party band will provide the atmosphere every weekend!

For many, autumn is the best season to explore nature on foot. Experience the bright intense autumn colours in the vineyards on the north bank of Lake Biel.

Experience the "Züglete" at first hand. On this day, the farmers and their cows will move from the mountains through the promenade to the "Vorschess". The spectacle opens at around 9.30 a.m.

Every year the Valais celebrates its oldest and most prestigious red wine: the Cornalin.

Numerous local wines to taste, more than 30 culinary specialities, various concerts, around 30 covered stalls, a funfair and its carousels. The children's day, its games, its tombola and its parade.

The "Bénichon" is a century-old, traditional Fribourg celebration!

The pretty village is colorful and festively decorated.

Have a walk in all the vineyard of Ollon on the meeting of the wine growers who make you discover their vineyards as well as culinary specialities.

The Grape Variety Walk offers 50 successive stops to delight the eyes and taste buds of a wide audience.

Alpine cattle drive. Reception of the cows and festival in front of the St. Johann monastery in Müstair.

Around 600 animals arrive in the valley from the five Brigels Alps. The festively decorated animals are accompanied by farmers and Alpine herdsmen and arrive in the village one after the other.

One of the largest folk festivals in Zurich

Ob Gross oder Klein, für jeden ist etwas dabei.

Stroll through the cosy town of Büren and be inspired by the wide range of products on offer at the autumn market.

Stroll through the market stalls, buy lovely souvenirs and enjoy the autumnal atmosphere at Ballenberg.

Cows, goats and sheep return to the valley during the traditional Alpine cattle drive - accompanied by a festival for guests and locals alike.

The nostalgic "Schwendner Chölbi" with carousel, boat swing, festival restaurant and confectionery as well as stone throwing, "Hau den Lukas", wheel of fortune and other games.

Church consecration Ferdem with parade of the Herrgottsgrenadiere.

55. Spiezer Läset-Sunntig - Das ganze Dorf feiert den Beginn der Läset.

On Monday, September 18, the traditional Sichlete will take place on the Bundesplatz!

Traditioner Markt am Montag nach dem Spiezer Läset Fest Oberlandstrasse / Seestrasse

<strong>26th culinary autumn weeks of Lago Maggiore e Valli</strong> The Lago Maggiore region, with its surrounding valleys, welcomes Autumn with many delicious culinary proposals.