Events in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne - Customs and traditions

The Sörenberg Fair is the traditional gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Look forward to a fun-filled fair weekend with music, games, and good food.

Event organised by the local fishing society.

They fly through the wind and over our heads - the cool kites & funny birds. For the slowUp Seetal they both make an exception and ride on their bikes through the Seetal.

Vereinsbeizen, Karussell, Zuckerwatte, Magenbrot und Riesenrad werden an der Chlibi in Einsiedeln einmal im Jahr genossen.

The Chilbi Flühli offers a weekend full of variety, featuring festival food stands, musical entertainment, games and fun, as well as culinary delights for the whole family.

"Rüüdig bayrisch" - that's the Lozärner Oktoberfest at the Lucerne Exhibition Center. This year, a different party band will provide the atmosphere every weekend!

Up and down is the motto here, between the villages Huttwil with lively village square and Sumiswald - known for its cultural heritage of national importance.

Over 300 head of cattle, accompanied by herdsmen, dairymen and various folklore groups, make their way from their summering pastures to Schüpfheim.

The folkloric autumn market and cattle show are among the biggest traditional festivals in Central Switzerland.

Am 3. und 4. Oktober gibt es auf dem Brunnenplatz in Huttwil eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

Everyone is astonished and gazes in amazement. Let yourself be seduced by the beguiling aroma of bratwurst, chestnuts and bread and discover Lucerne from a lofty height on the Ferris wheel.

Die Chlosterchilbi ist eine jahrhunderte alte Tradition, die jeweils am zweiten Oktober-Sonntag eine grosse Besucherschar anzieht.

Discover the Nidwaldner GenussMarkt in Spittelgasse near the village square in Stans.

On October 17, there will be a variety of Swiss cheese specialties to discover on Kapellplatz in Lucerne!

Enjoy the refreshment stands, stalls, merry-go-round and other various attractions.

Erntedankfest auf dem schönsten Dorfplatz der Schweiz.

Traditional parade

Largest market with chestnut products in German-speaking Switzerland. Interesting exhibition all about the sweet chestnut. Large selection of food and chestnut specialties for sale.

Visit the markets in Einsiedeln and stroll along the main street from the village square to the town hall.

Jeweils an einem Mittwoch im Frühling und Herbst findet im Stanser Dorf der berühmte Warenmarkt statt. Über 200 verschiedene Marktstände rund um den Dorfplatz locken die Leute von nah und fern an.

The farmers' association, founded in 1686, celebrates its traditional festival with a procession, games and entertainment.

Rudolf's Christmas Market from November 20 - December 23

The Christmas market by the lake in Brunnen takes place along the lakeside promenade and in the village center.

The scent of mulled wine and cinnamon in your nose, fairy lights and time for a contemplative get-together.

Fairytale-like - Angel-like - Legend-like The romantic Christmas market in Willisau with decorated market stalls, the scent of marroni, mulled wine and spices as well as musical entertainment.

Jedes Jahr am 5. Dezember findet der grosse Samichlaus-Umzug statt.

Magnificent parade through the village with flagella, infuln, pranks and Santa Claus

One of the most ancient and imposing St. Nicholas traditions in Europe.

The Stöösler Bathtub Race will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2027.

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

Meeting place and marketplace for business, society and culture.

The very best of Swiss folk music!

Das Innerschweizer Trachtenfest in Willisau – ein kulturelles Ereignis, das die Vielfalt und Lebendigkeit der Innerschweizer Trachtenwelt zeigt.

On various squares in the old town as well as around the Lucerne Theater there are different program points to discover.