イベント・祭り - Autumn festivals and markets 2025

During the St Martin’s Fair in Payerne people explore the city while tasting, search for antiquities and immerse in a celebration with authentic and regional accents.

In addition to its traditional fair, the Sainte-Catherine festival includes a festive braderie (under tent) at Plaine Bellevue from Friday to Monday evening.

Flea market

Erlebnisreiche 2-Tages-Expedition ins Hölloch mit gemütlichem Fondue-Plausch am Abend und Übernachtung im exklusiven, komfortablen Höhlen-Biwak. Eine Reise in eine zeitlose, geheimnisvolle Stille.

Step back in time along Avenue Général Guisan, transformed into a huge open-air market.

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

Traditionsreicher Jahrmarkt mit verschiedensten Waren. Um die 180 Markthändler und Markthändlerinnen bieten ihre Waren zum Verkauf an.

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.

Experience genuine Valais Alpine tradition from then and now!

The annual appointment for experienced hunters or simple amateurs looking for a crush.

A village festival organized by the local clubs.

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

A major event dedicated to new and used books. More than 50 second-hand booksellers, events and exhibitions.

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.

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

Sunday brunch in historic surroundings on the Riederfurka.

One of the largest folk festivals in Zurich

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

Church consecration Ferdem with parade of the Herrgottsgrenadiere.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The largest wine festival in German-speaking Switzerland

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

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

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

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.