Events in Switzerland

An event unlike any other you’ve ever seen, the annual Bobrun Skating event needs to be seen to be believed. Teams of three people, fully equipped in hockey equipment skate down the Olympia Bobsled run as fast as they can. The team who has the fastest time wins and the clock stops after the last team member crosses the finish line.

Held on the frozen lake of St. Moritz, these international horse races have drawn thousands of spectators and horse aficionados. Over the course of three Sundays spectators can experience 18 races, with the pinnacle event being the Gubelin Grand Prix of St. Moritz which has the highest prize money of any race in Switzerland. A truly unique event for all!

The city of Zurich is transformed during the Zurich Carnival, with people dressed up in outrageous costumes, flamboyant masks and extravagant floats pass through the city. The biggest parade happens on Sunday afternoon when Guggan music fills the air. The carnival also features traditional festivities like singing, dancing and plenty of eating!

Known as Caves Ouvertes or Open House Day is a special day when over a hundred of Geneva's winery cellars become open to the public. Visitors come to sample and purchase the previous autumn's vintage. Dating back to 1987 when Geneva's Independent winegrowers first decided to open their doors to the public. Back then only a few dozen people showed up to the event. Today, 25 years later this celebration attracts visitors into the thousands and has become one of Geneva's biggest annual events.