Swiss National Day
Overview
Intro
On August 1st, Switzerland celebrates its National Day – and this special event is also celebrated in Leukerbad with a lively program on the mountain and in the village.
On August 1st, Switzerland celebrates its National Day – and this special event is also celebrated in Leukerbad with a lively program on the mountain and in the village. The festive atmosphere is tangible throughout Leukerbad – from the first rays of sunshine on the summit to the fireworks in the evening against the impressive backdrop of the Gemmi Wall.
Remarks
Provisional Program
Saturday, August 1, 2026
The National Holiday among mountains, music, and fireworks:
4:00 a.m. Sunrise hike to Torrenthorn
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Brunch at the panoramic restaurant Rinderhütte on Torrent
9:30 a.m. Church service at the parish church in Leukerbad
2:00 p.m. Festive speech by Roger Büchel at the village square
In the evening, Summer Acts at the village square:
Lily Claire
Headliner: Lovebugs
10:00 p.m. Lighting of the Gemmi wall & large fireworks display
Canteen operation of MG Gemmi from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the village square
| Contact address |
Rathaus / Thermenstrasse 8
3954 Leukerbad +41 27 472 71 71 info@leukerbad.ch |
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| Location |
3954 Leukerbad Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e43Af6gsUA |
| Price |
Combi ticket (incl. cable car & brunch)
Adults (from 16 yrs.) CHF 99.-
Children (from 12 yrs.) CHF 65.-
Guests with a subscription can benefit from discounted offers. Individual bookings (sunrise hike or brunch) only possible at the Tourist Information:
Sunrise (excl. cable car & brunch)
Adults (from 16 yrs.) CHF 24.-
Children (from 12 yrs.) CHF 14.40
Brunch 09:00 - 12:00 o'clock (excl. cable car & sunrise)
Adults (from 16 yrs.) CHF 49.90
Children (from 6 yrs.) CHF 29.90
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Event dates
- 01 August 2026