Events - Customs and traditions

1. August-Feier Merligen

Celebrate the national holiday with us at Stalla Alp Nagens with a brunch and folk music.

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

The city of Chur cordially invites residents and visitors from the region to the Swiss National Day celebrations.

Switzerland is celebrating its birthday! On National Day, the federal capital treats its residents and visitors to entertaining experiences and celebrations for all ages.

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

Schlemmen und feiern an der Bundesfeier. Dazu gibt es musikalische Unterhaltung und eine traditionelle Festrede mit Esther Friedli, Ständerätin Kanton St. Gallen.

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls, and the traditional fireworks, await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls, and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

The celebration of National Day is a heartfelt tradition for the people of Lugano. It represents a time of unity and collective reflection.

17.30 Uhr – 17.45 Uhr: Glockengeläute der Pfarrkirche Appenzell ab ca. 17.45 Uhr: Eintreffen der Besucher auf dem Kronengartenplatz (Schlechtwettervariante: Treffpunkt, 17:45 Uhr, Aula Gringel)

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).

Allegra and welcome to the federal celebration in Pontresina!

Wir feiern die Schweiz!

Festival for the National Day on the town hall square in Leuk town with music and various cultural performances. From 17:30 entertainment music with Elmar and refreshments.

Official Swiss National Day Celebration in Basel

Experience the Swiss National Day in Brienz on the lake.

August 1 is Switzerland's National Day.

Traditional appointment organized by the commune, the Swiss National Day is celebrated as it should be !

To celebrate National Day, come challenge Swiss stereotypes at the exhibition *La Suisse. C’est quoi?* or take a stroll through the museum with the *Tour du propriétaire*.

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.

On August 1st, Switzerland celebrates its National Day – and this special event is also celebrated in Leukerbad with a lively program on the mountain and in the village.

This year, the National Day celebrations will take place alongside the “Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift” and will be held at the Place de la Navigation in Ouchy, on the lakeside, on Saturday 1

Traditions and a touch of madness are on the programme for the National Day celebrations in Leysin!

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

Speeches and live performances by various folklore groups and music.

The August 1st Brunch at the farm takes place every year on the National Holiday, between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm.

The town of Baden cordially invites the population to the federal celebration.

Come and celebrate Switzerland in a fun, festive and family friendly atmosphere in Nendaz

At Lido di Ascona, August 1 features an evening with a beach party, DJ set, entertainment and fireworks set to music.

The town of Weinfelden invites residents to the August 1 Znüni.

1. August Feier mit Essen&Getränke, Live Musik, Festredner, Tanz und Unterhaltung

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

Die traditionelle 1. August-Feier der Stadt Biel findet erneut auf dem Areal des Lakelive Festivals beim Bieler Strandbad statt. Die Bevölkerung ist eingeladen, sich ab 12.

The August 1st celebration 2026 will take place this year on the Steinackerplatz in Mollis. In case of bad weather: in the multi-purpose hall /Information July 31, 2026 from 19:00 at www.vvmollis.ch