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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Sunday brunch in historic surroundings on the Riederfurka.

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

One of the largest folk festivals in Zurich

Church consecration Ferdem with parade of the Herrgottsgrenadiere.

UNMASK THE SUN The iconic SunIce Festival, known for its electrifying winter festival in the snowy mountains of St. Moritz, is expanding to the shores of Ascona.

Chainmail, armour and swords... The rose city transports its visitors to the Middle Ages for an entire weekend.

The Poulpe Festival is taking over the centre of Payerne for its 5th edition.

The grape harvest festival takes place each September in the charming village of Praz.

Experience customs, tradition and craftsmanship at the traditional farmers' market in Urnäsch.

The Wega is the highlight of the Thurgau autumn and offers a colorful variety of exhibition booths and a rich entertainment program during six days.

The festival is one of the most important events in the region.

Switzerland's largest open-air antiques festival in the magnificent medieval town of Landeron.

Chilbi Schwanden mit diversen Markt- und Foodständen sowie mehreren Schaustellern mit Fahrgeschäften.

At the end of September, the Fête du Vacherin Mont-d’Or marks the season start for this soft cheese typical of the Vallée de Joux.

3 weeks of colour, aroma, taste; these are the ingredients of the 22° Festival della Castagna, which will present the diversity of the Bergell chestnut with over 50 events.

A visit to the traditional fall market in Turtmann, which attracts numerous visitors every year at the end of September, is always worthwhile.

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