Events - Autumn festivals and markets 2025

Five wineries in Schafis invite you to a wine tasting. The hamlet of Schafis is idyllically situated just above Ligerz.

The legendary Biel summer festival par excellence! Every year it attracts around 100,000 visitors from near and far to Biel.

A herd of about 70 blackneck goats passes through the Bahnhofstrasse each morning and evening.

Traditionelle Bundesfeier in Rapperswil-Jona mit Musik, Essen und festlicher Atmosphäre. Ein Treffpunkt für die Bevölkerung zum gemeinsamen Feiern des 1. Augusts.

Experience genuine Valais Alpine tradition from then and now!

The annual appointment for experienced hunters or simple amateurs looking for a crush.

Städtlifest in Ilanz.

A village festival organized by the local clubs.

Be part of it as cowgirls and cowboys liven up the scene on the "Bahnhofmatte", cool country music delights the ears, surrounded by a beautiful mountain world and happy faces!

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.

A funfair where all Payerne from the outside and from here meet together in Friendship and Brotherhood.

Mountain bike multi-stage race

Die grösste Chilbi am See bietet Platz für ca. 40 Chilbigeschäfte. Dazu kommen über 100 auswärtige und einheimische Markt- und Verpflegungsstände.

Paradise with a hidden bottom? – The Upper Engadine as perceived by Giovanni Segantini, Samuele Giovanoli and Friedrich Nietzsche.

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

A major event dedicated to new and used books. More than 50 second-hand booksellers, events and exhibitions.

A tradition of Fribourg during which food and conviviality between family and friends are at the heart of the programme.

The 25th edition of the National Park Bike Marathon will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Das grösste Römerfest der Schweiz

Am 29.–30. August 2026 wird Augusta Raurica lebendig: römische Soldaten, Gladiatoren, Tänzer, Handwerker und antike Speisen warten beim grössten Römerfest der Schweiz.

PerBacco! Bellinzona's Harvest Festival is more than just grape harvest and wine: it's an invitation to discover the heart of the city.

A prestigious golf tournament featuring four days of intense competition, a Pro-Am, an exclusive VIP experience and the vibrant "Matterhorn Village".

From 4 to 6 September 2026, the Ascona Polo Cup returns, the unmissable event that reaches its 16th edition this year.

For many, autumn is the best season to explore nature on foot. Experience the bright intense autumn colours in the vineyards on the north bank of Lake Biel.

Experience the "Züglete" up close. On this day, farmers will move their cows from the mountains through the promenade to the "Vorschess."

Sunday brunch in historic surroundings on the Riederfurka.

Truly delicious, spicy and irresistible! The Nostalgic Culinary Mile turns back the clock and presents the life and food of yesteryear!

The international horse riding competion <strong>CSI Ascona</strong> will take place also this year on the vast fields of Ascona's former airstrip, which are set to be completely transformed for the

Numerous local wines to taste, more than 30 culinary specialities, various concerts, around 30 covered stalls, a funfair and its carousels. The children's day, its games, its tombola and its parade.

Ob Gross oder Klein, für jeden ist etwas dabei.

One of the largest folk festivals in Zurich

Stroll through the cosy town of Büren and be inspired by the wide range of products on offer at the autumn market.

The "Bénichon" is a century-old, traditional Fribourg celebration!

Second edition of the new cultural festival on the theme of "becoming - being - passing away"

Church consecration Ferdem with parade of the Herrgottsgrenadiere.

The starting signal for the 45th Stedtlilouf Aarberg will be given on 13 September 2026. Fun for young and old.