Events - Autumn festivals and markets 2026

Zauberhafter Alpabzug in Plaffeien: Tausend festlich geschmückte Tiere, ein lebendiges Dorf mit Markt und Unterhaltung sowie die einzigartige Atmosphäre eines traditionsreichen Festes.

To the sound of the bells during the cattle parade in Saint-Cergue!

This year, StraLugano celebrates an important milestone: 20 years of passion, sport and excitement. To mark the occasion, it will host the Swiss Half Marathon Championships.

Am 26. September gibt es im Bälliz in Thun eine Vielzahl von Schweizer Käse-Spezialitäten zu entdecken!

Besuchen Sie die Appenzeller «Chölbi» vom Samstag 27. bis Montag 29. September 2025 beim Zielparkplatz.

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.

"Désalpe" is the best-known of all traditional mountain festivities.

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

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

Der Siebner Märt ist ein traditioneller Jahrmarkt, der seit über zwei Jahrhunderten stattfindet.

The 13th edition of the Leventina Agricultural Day and the 35th edition of the Leventina Cheese Festival will take place on September 27, 2026, organized by the local committee in collaboration with

The exhibition takes place every Tuesday from 9 a.m. on the Brüelwiese right next to the monastery.

In autumn, when the farmers return from the alp with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The most beautiful and best performing cows are awarded prizes.

A gathering event in the heart of the wine village of Cortaillod to celebrate the end of the grape harvest.

During three days, the village centre of Saas-Fee is transformed into a large festival area with games and shows for the whole family. Various artists take turns in a cheerful atmosphere.

The Foire du Valais returns for another promising edition from October 2 to 11, 2026.

Lugano welcomes the magical atmosphere of autumn with its traditional event that will enliven the city center for three days of celebration.

The largest wine festival in German-speaking Switzerland

Der Herbstmarkt ist ein fester Programmpunkt im Rheinfelder Kalender - und das seit 75 Jahren.

On October 3 and 4, there will be a variety of Swiss cheese specialties to discover in Lugano!

A unique and unmissable event in Switzerland for British car enthusiasts

When the autumn sun bathes the vineyards on Lake Biel in warm light at the beginning of October, it's time once again for the Ligerzer Läset-Sunntige.

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

Cheese makers from all over Switzerland gather in Lugano to present their cheeses.

The autumn festival is an opportunity to breathe in the atmosphere of Ticino as it once was, with its customs, trades and traditions.

This craft market, the largest in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, takes place in the idyllic setting of the small village of Champoz.

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.

Traditional harvest festival in Valchava.

Renntage in atemberaubender Herbstkulisse.

Der Kaltbrunner Jahrmarkt gilt als der grösste Viehmarkt der Ostschweiz und besteht seit 1553.

The 5th St. Gallen season, the highlight in the fall and the meeting place for all generations: Switzerland's most popular and largest public fair.

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

On the second Saturday in October, young and old meet at the Lonza market in Gampel.

Royal brisolée on the Tseuzier dam - 1777m.

Traditioneller Markt- und Ausstellungstag der Südbündner Bauernvereine: Marktstrasse mit landwirtschaftlichen Produkten, Rinderausstellung, Pferdepunktierung und vieles mehr.

Ascona-Locarno Run - 10/11 October 2026 Run along the shores of Lake Maggiore surrounded by the colours of the Ticino autumn: a weekend of sport, beauty and relaxation for everyone.