Events

Ready, steady go COWS! Alpine Herdsman Festivals / Cow Fights In the summer, the people of the Saas Valley let the cows loose! What a sight..and some what fun! From June to September, everything in the Saas Valley revolves around the cows and around indispensable traditions. A wide variety of folklore events and traditional festivals […]

The Valais Fair – Foire du Valais takes place 2 to 11 October 2026. Valais Fair Also known under the name of Comptoir de Martigny, the Valais Fair is one of the most important events of the canton. As a great appointment of tradesmen and local people since 1960, the fair attracts many visitors from […]

„Berg Buch Brig“ takes place 5 to 8 November 2026. 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 […]

Every Thursday evening from 7 January to 25 March 2027, «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 14 to 17 January 2027 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 7 to 11 April 2026. 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, 9 and 10 April 2027. 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 24 to 27 June 2027. 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 Gornergrat-Zermatt Marathon takes place on 2/3 July 2027. 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 […]