Events in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne - Customs and traditions

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

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

The popular Rigi Scheidegg-Kilbi with its traditional coziness enjoys great popularity year after year.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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).

The Sörenberg Fair, featuring culinary delights and entertainment.

Event organised by the local fishing society.

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.

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

Legendary—the Kilbi in Flühli and an open house!

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

Up and down is the motto here, between the villages Huttwil with lively village square and Sumiswald - known for its cultural heritage of national importance.

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

Over 300 head of cattle, accompanied by herdsmen, dairymen and various folklore groups, make their way from their summering pastures to Schüpfheim.

Everyone is astonished and gazes in amazement. Let yourself be seduced by the beguiling aroma of bratwurst, chestnuts and bread and discover Lucerne from a lofty height on the Ferris wheel.

Am 3. und 4. Oktober gibt es auf dem Brunnenplatz in Huttwil eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

Die Chlosterchilbi ist eine jahrhunderte alte Tradition, die jeweils am zweiten Oktober-Sonntag eine grosse Besucherschar anzieht.

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

Enjoy the refreshment stands, stalls, merry-go-round and other various attractions.

Erntedankfest auf dem schönsten Dorfplatz der Schweiz.

Traditional parade

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.

Visit the markets in Einsiedeln and stroll along the main street from the village square to the town hall.

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 farmers' association, founded in 1686, celebrates its traditional festival with a procession, games and entertainment.

Rudolf's Christmas Market from November 20 - December 23

The Christmas market by the lake in Brunnen takes place along the lakeside promenade and in the village center.

The scent of mulled wine and cinnamon in your nose, fairy lights and time for a contemplative get-together.

Fairytale-like - Angel-like - Legend-like The romantic Christmas market in Willisau with decorated market stalls, the scent of marroni, mulled wine and spices as well as musical entertainment.

One of the most ancient and imposing St. Nicholas traditions in Europe.