Events - Culinary events

For over 60 years it has been a traditional autumn event for the Restaurants of the far south of Italian Switzerland! A tradition that is renewed every year!

It's a return to the origins and the territory, with a journey that focuses on some of the most authoritative Swiss chefs.

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 60 events.

For the first time, Switzerland Tourism, in collaboration with Monocle, is bringing the Culinary Grand Tour Market to the Kaufleuten in Zurich—featuring engaging talks, regional specialties, and personal encounters.

<strong>27th culinary autumn weeks of Lago Maggiore e Valli</strong> The Lago Maggiore region, with its surrounding valleys, welcomes Autumn with many delicious culinary proposals.

The boat takes you to the picturesque villages along Lake Walen, where appetizer, main course and dessert await you.

From October 9th to 11th 2026, Grimentz hosts the second edition of Epicurialpes: an unprecedented gastronomic festival in the heart of the Valais Alps.

Royal Brisolée on the Tseuzier Dam - 1,777 m.

Bellinzona's city center will host numerous stalls displaying alpine cheeses from Ticino and Mesolcina, the fruit of the mountain herdsmen's labors carried out during the summer months on the

The crackling of burning wood, the scent of chestnuts cooking on the fire under the watchful eye of the "Maronatt" experts - it is impossible to resist this romantic scene!

A traditional folk festival par excellence, the Châtel-St-Denis Bénichon commemorates the end of the harvest, the herds' descent from the mountain pastures and the return to winter quarters.

Let's all head to the 32nd annual Chestnut Festival in Fully from October 17 to 18!

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

Join us for one of the tastiest and most colorful festivals around: the Pumpkin Festival awaits you in Castel San Pietro during the last weekend of October.

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.

Sweet fragrances and chocolaty aromas will emanate from the colonnaded porch of the Town Hall for one week.

Near Lake Neuchâtel, the village of Bonvillars hosts Switzerland's first truffle market every last Saturday in October.

The Zibelemärit Aarbärg was organised for the first time in 1972. In addition to the traditional onion and garlic products, clothes, jewellery, wooden items and toys are also on sale.

Biel also celebrates Onion Day. Neumarktplatz is already bustling with activity early in the morning.

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 festival of St. Martin takes place in the second weekend of November, and the “Revira” on the third weekend. Come and taste the traditional dishes of St.

The truffle and its unique aroma will be back on the weekend of 14-15 November 2026 in Murten. Come and meet the 22 exhibitors and let yourself be enchanted by this product of excellence.

Discover the Valais truffle market!

The Zibelemärit is a traditional folk festival held on the fourth Monday of every November.

In Engelberg, the GNUSS Festival takes place every mid-March. Five days for people who appreciate good food, carefully selected wines, and genuine encounters.

A unique experience that embodies Neuchâtel's gastronomic traditions

Treat yourself to a truly indulgent culinary experience at the annual Easter brunch at the Sporthotel Habkern.

The Solothurn Beer Festival is an annual beer fair where more than 50 Swiss breweries showcase over 200 craft beers.

The distilleries of Val-de-Travers are opening their doors on Saturday 14 June 2025 from 10 a.m. for a day dedicated to absinthe! From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The nostalgic Gourmet Mile Klosters takes place in the «Brügga Quartier» in Klosters.

Experience a culinary journey through the Zähringen town of Murten.

Federal Folk Music Festival with music performances, parades, markets, entertainment in the marquee, workshops, exhibitions, parade, culinary delights and socializing.

Folkloric festival of Gruyère celebrating the alpine traditions of the canton of Fribourg, highlighting the bredzon (traditional costume).