Events

The Folklore Festival Zermatt will take place from 9 to 10 August 2025. Folklore Festival Zermatt Experience alphorn sounds and Schwyzerörgeli music up close. Welcome to the 53rd Folklore Festival in Zermatt. The second weekend in August is once again all about tradition and folklore. This year, too, a special weekend is planned – but […]

ORNARIS Bern takes place from 10 to 12 Augsut 2025. The trade fair for the retail trade. ORNARIS Bern The ORNARIS in Bern is a trade fair for innovations and trends focusing on the lifestyle sector, such as hobbies, beauty, wellness, games, technology, home accessories and household. ORNARIS also offers a valuable opportunity to cultivate […]

The St.Gallen Festival will take place on 15 to 16 August 2025. St.Gallen Festival The Gallus city celebrates. Because the festival is one of the highlights in the event calendar and has now become a figurehead of the city. Visitors can experience convival hours with music, performances and attractions. Enjoy the flair in the streets […]

The Inferno Triathlon takes place 15 – 16 August 2025. Inferno Triathlon The Triathlon, with its ascent of 5500 metres, is one of the toughest in the world and already ranks as a classic. For athletes as well as carers and spectators the event is a unique nature experience. Because the beautiful scenery of Eiger, […]

The Bikefestival Basel takes place from 16 to 17 August 2025. Bikefestival Basel The Bikefestival is a sports event for mountain bike fans at the Schänzli Reitsportarena. Come and admire the world’s best cross-country riders in action or take part in the tour for everyone. The route features distances between 25 and 80 kilometres criss-crossing […]

Athletissima Lausanne takes place on 20 August 2025. Athletissima Lausanne Athletissima is an international track and field meeting and THE summer sports event in Lausanne. Around 250 world class athletes will be summoning their peak performances in front of more than 15,000 spectators in the packed La Pontaise Olympic stadium. Athletes and guests alike enjoy […]

The International Forestry Trade Fair Lucerne takes place from 21 to 24 August 2025. Forestry Trade Fair Lucerne The entire forestry industry congregates at the Forestry Trade Fair in Lucerne. Some 280 exhibitors will be presenting their latest equipment, machines and processes in forest husbandry and wood production. What is the state-of-the-art when it comes […]

The Ticino Risotto Championship will take place on 22 and 23 August 2025. Ticino Risotto Championship Buon appetito. 12 chefs will be standing by the cooking pots in the Piazza Grande in Locarno. Look over the shoulder of the professionals. Try delicious Ticino risotto and enjoy music and entertainment at the event. Ticino, the Mediterranean […]

The Lausanne Triathlon takes place from 23 to 24 August 2025. Lausanne Triathlon The Lausanne Triathlon has become an established summer sports fixture in the city. Be there when the athletes dive into the cool waters of Lake Geneva for a 1.5-kilometre swim. Additionally there’s a 40-kilometre cycling section to overcome and, in the end, […]

The Grindelwalder Buuresunntig takes place on 24 August 2025. Grindelwalder Buuresunntig The day starts with a generous breakfast spread in the festival marquee. In addition to popular entertainment, local handicrafts and customs, Grindelwald’s seven mountain communities are also present. Specialities from the village and surrounding areas can be tasted and bought at the different market […]