Events

The 40th World Snow Festival will take place from 19 to 24 January 2026. The World Snow Festival has a long tradition in Grindelwald. Every year in January, international teams meet for the event. From high, high-pressure, snow-blown blocks, amazing art works are created during a week. Visitors and guests can look over the shoulder […]

From January 20 to 23, 2026 “Swissbau” will take place in Basel. Swissbau Welcome to the trade fair with over 1000 national and international exhibitors. From concepts and planning, through building envelope and shell construction to interior design and technology. What are the innovations, trends and solutions of the construction, energy and architectural sectors in […]

From 22 to 25 January 2026 the «Ferienmesse» – a holiday fair – will take place in Bern. Ferienmesse – Holiday fair Get into a holiday mood at the holiday fair in Berne. Where should the next trip take you? Let yourself be inspired and advised by experts. Are you planning a one-week tour or […]

The International Balloon Festival Château-d`Oex will take place from 24 January to 1 February 2026. Balloon Festival Château-d`Oex Every year hundreds of ballooners meet for the International Balloon Festival. Château-d’Oex in the Vaud Alps is the venue of the Balloon festival. The wintery alpine climate offers the best conditions for the colorful hot air balloons […]

From 27 to 29 January 2026, the AGROVINA will take place at CERM in Martigny. AGROVINA Welcome to the trade fair for viticulture and fruit growing. International exhibitors and stakeholders present their offers and services to the trade fair visitors. Building up and expanding your network as well as sharing knowledge and experiences – this […]

The “Prix de Lausanne” will take place from 1 to 8 February 2026. Prix de Lausanne The greatest talents of classical and modern dance meet for a competition. The program also includes dance classes, coaching sessions, conferences and workshops. The one-week sports and dance program serves as a jumping board for young dancers. Visit the […]

The Schaffhausen Carnival takes place from 6 to 8 February 2026. Schaffhausen Carnival Taking place in the centre of the picturesque old town, the carnival is a vibrant and rousing spectacle. Proceedings kick off on Friday evening at 8pm, when a ‘Narrenbaum’ (fools’ tree) is officially installed. Carnival marching bands, a kids’ carnival and a […]

On 8 February 2026, the Velogemel World Championship will take place in Grindelwald. Velogemel World Championship The Velogemel is a vehicle invented in Grindelwald – a mixture of bicycle and sled. Meanwhile, the traditional means of transportation is so popular that it got its own World Cup. The bus takes you comfortably up to Bussalp. […]

The White Turf St.Moritz – International Horse Races on Snow takes place 8 – 22 February 2026. White Turf St.Moritz Each year in February the International Horse Races of St. Moritz thrill horse race lovers, locals and guests from all over the world with noble thoroughbred horses, international jockeys and a wide variety of attractions.On […]

The “Lucerne Carnival” will take place from 12 to 17 February 2026. Lucerne Carnival The biggest event spectacle in the city, which takes place annually. There is an exceptional condition for six days. Beginning with Dirty Thursday with the big bang as a starting shot, the next days are all about the carnival. The Carnival […]