Events

Zermatt Unplugged takes place from 8 to 12 April 2025. Zermatt Unplugged The unique music festival in the Valais Alps. On stages in the middle of the spectacular mountain world, grandiose music acts are presented. In the village, which presents 13 festival stages, you can experience the stars very closely. Are you planning some days […]

The pure speed rush! Allalin Races, 11 and 12 April 2025. Allalin Races The super-fast “free-for-all” downhill will take place for the 43rd time. The Allalin Races are considered to be the highest glacier downhills in the world. Participants from all over Europe compete in a variety of disciplines. And visitors from all over the […]

The International Literary Festival in Leukerbad takes place from 20 to 22 June 2025. The Literary Festival in Leukerbad await you The International Literary Festival in Leukerbad has become a firm favourite on the resort’s cultural calendar. Authors will be reading from their works at an eclectic array of venues, including hotel bars, the old […]

The Zermatt Open Air Theatre will take place from 27 June to 23 August 2025. Zermatt Open Air Theatre 10 years after the huge success of “THE MATTERHORN STORY”, the Freilichtspiele Zermatt are celebrating a comeback of this true work, written especially for Zermatt, in summer 2025.

From 2 to 27 July 2025, the Women’s European Football Championship will take place in Switzerland. The 14th Women’s European Football Championship 2025 will be held for the first time in Switzerland. Previously, the Alpine country hosted the 1954 Men’s World Cup and co-hosted the 2008 European Championship, together with Austria. As host, Switzerland is […]

The Gornergrat-Zermatt Marathon takes place on 5 July 2025. Gornergrat-Zermatt Marathon The Marathon is one of the most beautiful trail running routes in the Alps. Starting at St. Niklaus, the run leads past meadows and small mountain lakes. A fantastic Alpine panorama awaits athletes and spectators. And if you still have excess energy to burn […]

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 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 […]

On 7 September 2025 the Nostalgic Pleasure Mile will take place in Saas Fee. Nostalgic pleasure mile A bit like carnival, but much more delicious, spicy and tempting! An event that has meanwhile become a tradition. Let yourself be pampered with culinary delights by the hoteliers and restaurateurs, who work in the spirit and clothing […]

The 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will take place in Crans-Montana from September 10 to 14, 2025. Mountain Bike World Championships 2025 in Crans-Montana Crans-Montana is establishing itself as a cross-country showcase venue for the Mountain Bike World Championships in Valais. The best riders meet in this unique mountain setting. The 2025 UCI Mountain […]