Events - Customs and traditions

Enjoy a 4-course menu on the Säntis under a clear starry sky and a blank moon.

Skating rink, Vaudois restaurant and regional exhibitors on the Place du Marché, as well as log fires, chalets and Finnish kotas on the Place Scanavin: Vevey pulls out all the stops to ensure that

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The crib is the creation of the Solothurn nunnery St. Joseph, which was founded during the middle of the 18th century.

The Bernese Christmas market with several decades of tradition

Each year in December, the medieval city of Gruyères will sparkle with a thousand lights!

Every year, more than 150,000 visitors from Switzerland and abroad attend the big New Year's Eve party at Zurich's lake basin and marvel at the illuminated sky on New Year's Eve.

With the New Year's Eve trycheln the old year is said goodbye in Iseltwald and the new year is rung in.

The Silvesterchlausen is an old winter custom from the half-canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. It is practiced with great dedication and passion and is an impressive experience every year.

Goitasingen Bergün/Bravuogn

Goitasingen Latsch

Just as the carnival masquerade was once intended to drive away the winter spirits, the "Achetringele" on New Year's Eve in Laupen is all about scaring away ghosts and demons.

It has long since become a tradition - the Hotschrennen on New Year's Day in Klosters.

At Christmas and on New Year's Day, the Pelzmartige parade through the village from midday until late in the evening.

<strong>Ascona invites everyone to the table!</strong> Along Piazza G. Motta, on the lakeside, raclette will be the protagonist. Excellent music, a wine bar and a culinary market complete the offer.

23rd Central Switzerland Carnival Market

Ice cold art in Eiger village

The Silvesterchlausen is an old winter custom from the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden and its communities in the hinterland.

Natural spectacle on the Eiger

After the witches' descent comes Witches Night.

Aqua Mystica, a mystical bathing experience with unique light effects and a musical soundscape. In addition to water and fire shows, you can also enjoy light snacks and hot drinks on this evening.

Jedes Jahr lockt die Thuner Fasnacht rund 30'000 begeisterte Besucherinnen und Besucher in die Thuner Innenstadt. Das bunte Treiben ist kostenlos, der Kauf einer Plakette jedoch Ehrensache.

Vintage car meeting at Hotel Eden Spiez!!!

DAS MONSTERKONZERT !!! Monster Muri - ein Anlass, der weit über die Fasnachtsgesellschaft hinaus Bekanntheit erlangt hat.

Fasnachtseröffnung der vereinigten Fasnachtsgesellschaften

Wir starten den Fasnachtsumzug auf dem Scalottas Areal. Mit anschliessendem Zvieri auf dem Dorfplatz. Ab 16.30 Uhr Fasnacht im Restaurant der Stiftung Scalottas.

In the middle of winter, when the days are short and cold, Estavayer-le-Lac wakes up to the thundering sound of the Guggenmusiks for a wildly agitated weekend !

Woher kommt dieser Brauch und welche Bedeutung hat er? Fastnacht ist die Nacht vor der Fastenzeit. Darauf deutet auch der Ausdruck «carne vale», Fleisch, lebe wohl!

Der grosse Brunner Fasnachtsumzug mit rund 50 Umzugsnummern führt auf einer Strecke von 2,5 km durchs ganze Dorf.

The carnival is the largest annual event held in the city of Lucerne.

The Bellinzona Carnival, better known as Rabadan, has been one of the major events in Ticino for over 150 years.

Tschäggättu-Loif

Noisy hustle and bustle, colorfully disguised characters and exuberant atmosphere

Colorful hustle and bustle in the village of Appenzell... The parade starts at 2 pm.

On March 1, children parade through the village with bells and colorfully decorated hats, driving away winter with singing, cracking whips and ringing bells.

The traditional Chalandamarz procession through Bever takes place on 1 March.