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The exhibition "Origin of Switzerland. On the Way from the 12th to the 14th Century" shows the conditions under which the old Swiss Confederation came into being in the Middle Ages.

How did Switzerland become a popular travel destination?

Experience a week filled with music, inspiration, and cultural encounters at the Andermatt Concert Hall.

Every year, the Borromeo Music Festival transforms Altdorf into an international hub for chamber music.

From July 16 to 25, 2026, LUZERN LIVE will return to Lucerne’s Seebecken for the fourth time.

The Schwinger, Älpler, and Sennen celebrate their traditional festival on the Rigi.

Alphorn players meet for the 31st time on the Rigi Staffelhöhe to play together. Alphorn or flag are valid as a free ticket on the Rigi cable cars. Dress code: Traditional costume or folklore clothing

StradivariFEST Gersau (July 22-26, 2026): Mozart by the lake - touching sounds, magical places and unforgettable moments full of closeness, warmth and musical passion.

A two-day festival awaits you with musical entertainment, lots of culinary delights and a gigantic fireworks display over Lake Lucerne.

The organizing committee looks forward to welcoming you all to Europaplatz on July 31, when we’ll once again raise a toast together to celebrate Switzerland’s birthday.

Celebrate National Day on the Stoos against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

Experience August 1st on the Queen of the Mountains. With high-altitude bonfires and delicious Swiss specialties in the mountain inns.

Speeches and live performances by various folklore groups and music.

Traditionally, on the first weekend in August, numerous Schwinger in Sörenberg don their Zwilchhosen and enjoy the competition between Rothorn and Schrattenfluh.

Every year, the Rigi Railways celebrate the Rigi Historic XXL Days on Whit Sunday and August 1st.

The municipality of Flühli and Sörenberg Flühli Tourism cordially invite guests and locals to attend the official Swiss National Day celebration and the prayer service.

Celebrate Swiss National Day in Sarnen with a spectacular fireworks display.

Jedes Jahr zelebriert die Gemeinde Altdorf den Nationalfeiertag mit einer offiziellen Feier und einem Dorffest. Dieses Jahr zu Gast: die Gemeinde Huttwil aus dem Oberaargau (BE).

Windweek Brunnen is one of Switzerland's most unique water and outdoor sports events.

The Sörenberg Fair, featuring culinary delights and entertainment.

The three-day festival convinces with a versatile line up, a peaceful and manageable area with a lot of freedom of movement and an interesting culinary offer.

Stars of the classical scene

Auf in die nächste Runde!

More than 50 international performers transform Brunnen into a vast open-air stage – with 200 shows, two circus tents, and culinary delights from around the world.

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.

The 15th Lucerne Lake Crossing on August 16, 2026 will take 600 participants over 1.1 km from Lido to Tribschen and offers swimming fun with a view of Pilatus for all levels of experience.

When Switzerland's top cross-country skiers and biathletes gather in Andermatt and Realp, it's time for Nordic Weekend once again.

Das Jazz Festival Willisau vereint bekannte Grössen und neue Stimmen zu fünf Tagen voller Entdeckungen. Konzerte in Festhalle, Nebenbühnen und Late Spot bieten vielfältige, intensive Live-Erlebnisse.

Three days full of music, culture and Swiss tradition

Die 4. Schwyzer Filmtage bringen Schwyzer und Schweizer Filmproduktionen nach Schwyz. Sowohl Vor- und Premieren wie auch Reprisen, Klassiker und Publikumserfolge.

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

The exhibition spans a wide historical arc and tells stories of Einsiedeln and its far-reaching relationships with the rest of the world.

DAS Musikfestival in Schwyz

Peaks of Emotions.

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

Ski jumpers from all over the world are expected to take part in the ski jumping competitions.