Events

„Berg Buch Brig“ takes place 6 to 10 November 2024. Berg Buch Brig Over 1,000 publications from more than two dozen countries on the theme of mountain, a 50 hours of programme readings, discussions, lectures, images and movies projection, and more – this is what the festival BergBuchBrig is. Are you planning a conference, seminar […]

From 6 to 8 December 2024, the ” Pearl of the Alps” curling tournament will take place in Saas-Fee. Curling tournament in Saas-Fee The legendary curling tournament will take place for the 58th time this year. Guests and professionals meet for an open-air curling event amidst the beautiful scenery of Saas Fee. Whether you are […]

Every Thursday evening from 2 January to 27 March 2025, «Dining with the stars – Gornergrat» will take place. Dining with the stars – Gornergrat The Gornergrat Railway takes you up the Gornergrat. There you will get an insight into the constellations of the star, presented by local Peter Salzmann. Do you know how to […]

From 16 to 19 January 2025 the “Horu Trophy Zermatt” will be held. Horu Trophy Zermatt The Trophy is the biggest open air curling tournament in Switzerland. 76 teams with over 300 curling players compete against each other on 19 lanes, fighting for victory and title. Curling is tradition, sport, fun, skill and pure tension. […]

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 […]

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 […]