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E.A.T. / Engadin Art Talks, the cultural highlight of the Engadin.

In Estavayer-le-Lac, it is a tradition, you don't burn the winter man to make the cold season go away: you burn the perch !

17. Belle Epoque Kandersteg January 24 - 31, 2027 During the last week of January, time is turned back throughout Kandersteg: The Belle Epoque comes to life again in wintry nostalgia!

Jedes Jahr lockt die Thuner Fasnacht rund 30'000 begeisterte Besucherinnen und Besucher in die Thuner Innenstadt. Das bunte Treiben ist kostenlos, der Kauf einer Plakette jedoch Ehrensache.

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 !

A cross-country skiing competition for ambitious & recreational athletes against a unique backdrop.

The best athletes from each nation will compete for the coveted World Champion titles in Crans-Montana.

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.

To the 5th season

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.

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

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

Imagine... For six days, the town of Monthey is transformed into an open-air theater, vibrant with color, sound and emotion.

A visit to the Altstätter Fasnacht is a special experience.

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

The Kasbahfest (Gätsch) in Brig is the biggest carnival event in Upper Valais

On stage internationally known music stars and on the ice Olympic, World and European champions.

Noisy hustle and bustle, colorfully disguised characters and exuberant atmosphere

An event of the exclusive top class, exciting horse racing, noble catering, attractive music and art performances packed in a unique landscape.

The third largest carnival in Switzerland!

The four most beautiful days of the year!

"We make Zurich colorful" The motto of Züri-Carneval 2026 and the accompanying plaque reflect the diversity, openness and tolerance with which carnival is celebrated in Zurich.

The most successful show in the world.

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

The biggest event in the Basel region and undoubtedly the annual highlight in Liestal is the Chienbäse procession, which transforms the "Stedtli" into a blazing inferno at the beginning of carnival.

The Basel Fasnacht Carnival begins on the Monday following Ash Wednesday and signals three days of exceptional fun.

After the cold days, the sun and spring should return. That is why the Chäppelihäx dances around the Funggefüür with the Tüüfel and her many accompanying witches and guests until late into the night.

Masked balls, processions, lit torches, funny floats, Guggenmusik, and other activities fill the streets of these medieval towns during a weekend.

The International Gommerlauf, a traditional cross-country skiing event, is firmly anchored in the event calendar and will take place for the 54th time on February 21 & 22, 2026.

The traditional Chalandamarz parade through Bever takes place on March 1st.

On March 1, the children parade through the village with bells and colorfully decorated hats, chasing away the winter with singing, whip cracking and bell ringing.

Chalandamarz goes back to the Roman calendar: «Chalanda» means «first day of the month» and «Marz» stands for the month of March.

On March 1st, children parade through the village with bells and colorfully decorated hats, driving away winter with singing, cracking whips and ringing bells.

The Engadin Ski Marathon is the largest mass sports event in Switzerland and the second largest cross-country skiing event in the world.

The International Comic Festival is one of the most artistically demanding comic festivals in Europe.

On March 6, 2027, time will be turned back on the Rosswald. Then it's time to ski like in your grandfather's day!