Harderpotschete 2026
Overview
Intro
Every year on January 2, the Harder-Potschete takes place on the market square in Interlaken. Scary figures with rough, carved wooden masks parade through the village.
The "Hardermannli" is the main figure of tradition on "Bärzelistag". On January 2, he descends with his entourage to the people on the Bödeli, where he lives at his feet between Lakes Brienz and Thun. Every year on January 2, the Harder-Potschete takes place on the market square in Interlaken. Scary figures with rough, carved wooden masks parade through the village to drive away the evil spirits of the old year. The "Potschen", as the gruesome fellows are called, are led by the Hardermannli and his Wyb. The entourage also includes the monk who, in the legend behind the custom, chases a girl collecting wood.
Program points:
11.00 a.m. Morning pint with Guggemusik Bödeli Rasselbande
from 1.00 p.m. Gathering of the Kinderpotscheni
from 13.30 Star march
14.10 Parade
15.00 Presentation of the parade formations and children's masks
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| Location |
Marktplatz Interlaken 3800 Interlaken Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Event Homepage | https://harderpotschete.ch/ |
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Event dates
- 02 January 2026
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Harder-Potschete Verein Interlaken
Postfach 358
3800
Interlaken
Switzerland