Events - Customs and traditions

A herd of about 50 blackneck goats passes through the Bahnhofstrasse each morning and evening.

Enjoy magical moments by the lake!

The street festival in Grindelwald offers music, regional delicacies, and entertainment for the whole family: traffic-free village street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Stroll through the alleys of the village of Rossinière, where nearly 100 cats made by professionals, students or families are on display and vote for your "King of Cats" !

Once hearing an alphorn or a Schwyzerörgeli being played in the village – that is Zermatt and its Folklore Music Weeks.

The market is the better way to discover a region and its inhabitants, season after season. In Bulle, the main season for the market's lovers is the Summer!

Cozy gathering along the village street.

The St. Moritz Bad Gallery Festival is back in action!

Das Sommernachtsfest mit Musikfeuerwerk am Freitag und Samstag sowie Bars, Food-Street, Luna Park u.v.m.

Every year, the International Alphorn Festival brings together around 100 alphorn players for its unique competition and its spellbinding ensemble pieces.

Church event in honor of the apostle and martyr James

Jakobifeierier with the band "Res Düsel mit Kindern" and the Buebechörli Urnäsch.

The traditional costume festival on the Männlichen has been delighting visitors with traditional performances against an impressive backdrop since 1959.

Pedalling while soaking up the region, its local products and its pristine landscapes: the slowUp la Broye will take place between Estavayer-le-Lac and Payerne.

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

We are looking for Joel Wicki's successor.

Dorfmarkt Sta. Maria. Verschiedene Marktstände mit überwiegend einh. Produkten.

Big fireworks display on August 1st at 10.30pm, food and drink stalls and craft stalls throughout the period, plus evening concerts and musical entertainment. Schedules : Wednesday 29th - 11h-24h

SRF "Donnschtig-Jass" on July 30, 2026, guest in the Simmental

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Entertainment, concerts, processions, food and drinks stalls and the traditional fireworks await you throughout the valley to celebrate the National Day!

Come and celebrate Switzerland at the top of the ski lifts in Charmey!

The family-friendly festival - right on Lake Constance

The grandiose spectacle of the largest waterfall in Europe.

Join us for the birthday of Switzerland – right in the heart of the Alps.

Basel celebrates the Swiss National Day on July 31 with a big city festival and fireworks.

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.

To celebrate Swiss National Day, Crans-Montana invites you on an intimate journey between tradition and modernity.

A two-day festival awaits you with musical entertainment, lots of culinary delights and a gigantic fireworks display over Lake Lucerne.

Experience authentic Valaisan Alpine traditions from the past and present!

A colorful event for young and old: children's entertainment, goods and crafts market, medieval gastronomy, jugglers, minstrels, shows - medieval times to marvel at and experience!

<strong>Show dancing fountains - Swiss National Day</strong> Many surprises await guests on the Piazza di Ascona.

Celebrate National Day on the Stoos against a breathtaking mountain backdrop.

August 1 - Swiss National Day: village market, shows and entertainment. Speech by Graubünden's President of the Government Marcus Caduff.

Celebrate August 1 in Interlaken Experience the many traditions observed in the Interlaken vacation region on Swiss National Day.

Bundesfeier mit Brunch am 1. August 2026