Events in Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein - Customs and traditions

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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.

Schauen Sie den Handstickerinnen bei ihrer Arbeit über die Schulter. An der «Handstick-Stobede» treffen sich Stickerinnen aus der ganzen Region.

The family-friendly festival - right on Lake Constance

A spectacle from days gone by with lots of fun, shows, gastronomic experiences and entertainment for young and old!

The grandiose spectacle of the largest waterfall in Europe.

1. August-Brunch auf dem Hof Hüttenberg, Braunwald

Fantastical is a summer highlight on Lake Constance with the largest fireworks display on Lake Constance, DJs, live music, a children's land, rides and street food.

Music will once again be played at three festival sites and in various restaurants in the village center of Appenzell at the beginning of August.

Äs Bergturnfescht moss andersch sii... chlii aber fii, so das am Sunntig, jedä jedä kännt.

Don't miss the Chilbi in Urnäsch!

One of the biggest city festivals in Switzerland!

Folk festival with the best entertainment for families and music fans

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

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

The slowUp Bodensee is the guarantor for a diverse day to enjoy with family and friends.

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.

The Alpfahrt is still an important day of celebration for farmers today. The cattle are ceremoniously driven down into the valley. And in Urnäsch there is the traditional farmers' market.

In the fall, when the farmers return from the Alps with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Prizes are awarded for the most beautiful and best performing cows.

The Wega is the highlight of the Thurgau autumn and offers a colorful variety of exhibition booths and a rich entertainment program during six days.

Chilbi Schwanden mit diversen Markt- und Foodständen sowie mehreren Schaustellern mit Fahrgeschäften.

In autumn, when the farmers return from the alp with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The most beautiful and best performing cows are awarded prizes.

Ein Naturphänomen wie kein zweites und Teil des UNESCO-Welterbes Tektonikarena Sardona.

Always on the first Sunday in October, Elm is all about Glarus alpine cheese AOP. An autumn without a cheese fair? Not possible.

The 5th St. Gallen season, the highlight in the fall and the meeting place for all generations: Switzerland's most popular and largest public fair.

"Organic curiosities"

The traditional Steiner Jahrmarkt takes place on the last Wednesday in October.

In Stein am Rhein: free carousel rides, music, mulled wine in fairytale cups, treats at the stalls - pure fairytale town!

We are expecting visitors! Santa Claus and the Schmutzli will visit the Schwägalp and the Säntis.

Every third Sunday before Easter, large bonfires are piled up and lit in Appenzell and various villages around the canton's capital to drive away the winter.

Immer am dritten Sonntag vor Ostern werden in Appenzell grosse Feuerstösse aufgeschichtet und angezündet, um damit den Winter zu vertreiben.

Alljährlich am letzten Sonntag im April (Pandemiezeiten ausgenommen) versammeln sich alle stimmberechtigten Frauen und Männer mit Wohnsitz in Appenzell I.Rh.