Events

The Eiger Ultra Trail will take place from 16 to 20 July 2025. Eiger Ultra Trail – 101 km of magnificent mountain panorama The Ultra Trail in Grindelwald is being held for the 11th time. The longest distance is 101 kilometres with 6700 metres of altitude. With various stage locations such as Grosse Scheidegg, Faulhorn, […]

The Gurtenfestival takes place from 16 to 19 July 2025. Music Power on the Gurten – the local mountain. Gurtenfestival The Gurten Music Festival on Bern’s local mountain has long enjoyed cult status. DJs and live acts representing a wide range of genres from pop and rock to blues perform here every year to the […]

Stars in Town takes place in Schaffhausen from 30 July to 9 August 2025. Stars in Town The music festival at the heart of Schaffhausen’s picturesque old town. The line-up features Swiss favourites and international acts. Singer-songwriters, newcomers and popular icons will be rocking the stage in Schaffhausen. Balmy summer evenings and fantastic music in […]

Switzerland’s National Day is festively celebrated in all Saas municipalities on 1 August. The whole of Switzerland celebrates. You too can join in and come to the beautiful Valais. Celebrate Switzerland’s National Day with the local population. With folk entertainment, typical Swiss dishes, fireworks and lots of joie de vivre, the holiday will be the […]

The Davos Festival takes place from 2 to 16 August 2025. Davos Festival – Young artists in concert Highly talented young musicians come together in constantly changing chamber music ensembles, creating a host of interesting musical encounters. This event attracts locals and guests from all over the world. The combination of young musicians and the […]

Wintherthur Music Festival takes place from 6 to 17 August 2025. Music is in the city Winterthur Music Festival invites you on a journey through the Swiss music landscape. National and international artists will be performing on stages large and small. Explore at leisure and soak up the fringe theatre and street music vibe.

Thun Festival takes place from 8 to 10 August 2025. Thun Festival Thun Festival offers visitors an eclectic and colourful three-day programme. The city centre is transformed into various sectors with culinary offerings, music, dance and a raft of other activities and attractions. A great atmosphere and interesting encounters are assured. Thun Festival is a […]

The Eiger Bike Challenge will take place in Grindelwald on 9 and 10 August 2025. Eiger Bike Challenge Grindelwald The Bike Race in Grindelwald has become a permanent fixture in the summer sports programme. On Saturday, the children and young people are on their way with their various distances. On Sunday the big race starts. […]

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 […]

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, […]