Fall Festivals and Events
Best Fall activities from cow parades and autumn fairs to pumpkin displays at Jucker Farm, the Wirzweli Witch Trail, and the Räbechilbi lantern parade.
Experience an Alpine tradition: Swiss cow parades. Learn where to see decorated cows, music, and markets in September and October with kids.
Viehasstellung (Livestock Show) where local farmers present their cows, sheep, and goats, each vying for the red ribbon prize awarded to the top animal
Basler Herbstmesse is an autumn fair that takes place in Basel, Switzerland with amusement rides, arcade games and delicious food stalls
Lozärner Määs is an autumn fair that takes place in Lucerne, Switzerland with amusement rides, arcade games, market stalls, and food stands.
At Expovina Weinschiffe enjoy tasting a variety of wines from around the world aboard ships docked at Lake Zurich (adult only).
Jucker Farm Bächlihof offers many family friendly activities including pumpkin displays, playground, hay bales, and delicious food.
Enjoy Spooky Mini Golf at the Mall of Switzerland near Lucerne. A 14-hole course open until 31 October as part of the Malloween celebration.
Spring Festivals and Events
Fasnacht (Carnival) precedes lent and features colorful parades, masked revelers, and lively brass bands across Switzerland.
Rapperswil “City of Roses”offers free entrance to rose gardens featuring an estimated 20,000 rose blooms from more than 600 varieties.
Chocolate Bunny Decorating at Aeschbach Chocolatier offers a course to create your own 180g milk chocolate bunny to bring home and enjoy.
Visit the Cherry Blossoms in Zurich at spots like Idaplatz and Rieterpark, providing a mix of quiet streets and expansive parks to enjoy these blooms.
The Rose Fountains in Zurich where several city fountains are filled with roses during the week leading up to Easter, offering a beautiful and hopeful display.
