Events in Switzerland

The International Snowboard, Skateboard and BMX Event in Landiwiese in Zurich is one of Europe's largest snowboarding and freestyle events. This big day is filled with fantastic displays by some of the world's top athletes. Aside from the action on the mountain, the Landiwiese is an attraction on its own, allowing breathtaking views of the city's skyline and Lake Zurich.

This is a true Swiss celebration; the desalpe is the time when dairy herds descend from their summer grazing on high pastures to their warm winter stables. Each autumn a large crowd gathers at the sleepy Jura village of St Cerque to literally watch the cows come home. You will hear the clanging of cow bells, alpen horns, yodelers and choral singers for miles around. After the parade the local farmers put on an impressive spread of Swiss Cheeses, Vaud wines and other home-grown specialties to keep the crowds at this unusual celebration happy.

The Autumn Festival is how the Swiss in Lugano say goodbye to summer. This city has strong Italian influences being so close to the Italian border and it shows in this festival where local specialties and Ticinese wine are served. A wide range of entertainment keeps visitors busy, with musicians and street artists performing across the city.

In the Swiss village of Kussnacht am Rigi a refreshing alternative to the commercial side of Christmas takes place. Thousands of Iffelen holding huge candlelit mitires, along with horn blowers and bell ringers accompany St Nicholas through the streets. It's a very magical and spiritual experience and a great way to celebrate Christmas in Switzerland.