Events in Graubünden - Carnival Events 2025/26

In Trun sind wieder die Narren los. Der traditionelle Fasnachtstag zieht Leute von nah und fern an und gehört zu den populärsten der Region.

Carnival parade with elementary school, kindergarten and playgroups from the region - Guggenmusik - residents and employees of Scalottas and guests.

Noisy hustle and bustle, colorfully disguised characters and exuberant atmosphere

Dertgira nauscha on the Disentis school square - satirical carnival court in Romansh with a gallows verdict, followed by a cozy finale with music and bar service.

In the morning, preschoolers and kindergarteners parade around the houses begging for sweets. In the afternoon, the "Mashgera" look for hidden students and single women, who are painted black.

To drive away the winter and woo the girls. Trer schibettas, an ancient custom in which glowing wooden discs are hurled into the valley. The Ustria Steila in Danis is open from 6.30 pm.

On the last day of February, the children parade through Val Fex with bells and drive away winter with singing, cracking whips and ringing bells.

Chalandamarz a Sent. The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips & children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves & red pointed caps - it's Chalandamarz! Info: 081 861 88 29.

The school children's procession starts at the Schulahus. Info: Tel. 081 861 88 00

Chalandamarz a Scuol. Parade of the schoolchildren & kindergarten around the village. Start: school building. After the procession, whip-cracking competition on the school square. Info: 081 861 88 00.

Chalandamarz in Susch. The procession starts at 9:30 am at the village store. The children parade from house to house with their bells. Info: Guest information Zernez Tel. +41 81 856 13 00.

Chalandamarz in Guarda. Parade of boys and girls with bells from the Plazzetta around the village. From 20.00 "Bal da Chalandamarz" in the school building for young and old. Info: Tel. 081 861 88 27.

Traditional Chalandamarz procession through the village.

Chalandamarz parade in Brail. The boys and girls run through the village ringing, whipping and singing. The procession starts at 13:15. Info: Guest information Zernez +41 81 856 13 00

Der Chalandamarz gilt als grösstes traditionelles Fest des Engadins.

A big day for everyone!

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

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

Chalandamarz ad Ardez. Meeting point for the procession: Hotel Schorta's Alvetern. Evening ball from 7pm in the Sala polivalenta. Info: Guest info Scuol, Tel. 081 861 88 00.

With loud bell ringing, the evil winter spirits are traditionally driven away with the beautiful Engadine custom Chalandamarz.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with neckerchiefs and red pointed caps.

Chalandamarz Zernez. The boys and girls parade through the streets ringing, whipping and singing. Parade starts at 08:00 from the Zernez school building Info: Zernez Guest Information +41 81 856 13 00

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.

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.

The traditional Chalandamarz procession through Bever takes place on 1 March.

The ringing of cowbells, the crack of whips and children in bright blue Chalandamarz shirts with scarves and red pointed caps.

Chalandamarz in Guarda. Parade of boys and girls with bells from the Plazzetta around the village. From 20.00 "Bal da Chalandamarz" in the school building for young and old. Info: Tel. 081 861 88 27.

Chalandamarz in Lavin. Parade through the village from 8:00 am. On this day, the children go to every house with the big bells (plumpas) and sing. Info: Guest Info Zernez, tel. +41 81 856 13 00.

Chalandamarz in Lavin. At 09:45 parade with the little bells (brunzinas) from the Plazza Gronda. Info: Guest information Zernez +41 81 856 13 00