Events

Every Thursday evening from 8 January to 26 March 2026, «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 […]

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, 10 and 11 April 2026. 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 […]

From 13 to 19 April 2026, the Patrouille des Glaciers will take place. Patrouille des Glaciers PDG is an international military ski alpism competition of the Swiss Army. Civilian groups are also allowed on this occasion. The tour continues over 112 km from Zermatt via Arolla to Verbier. This makes the Glacier Patrol the toughest […]

The International Literary Festival in Leukerbad takes place from 26 to 28 June 2026. 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 4 July 2026. 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 on 9 August 2026. 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 in its […]

On 6 September 2026 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 Zermatt Music Festival & Academy takes place from 10 to 20 September 2026. Guests from all over the world travel to the beautiful Valais mountain resort. Zermatt Music Festival & Academy Classical concerts are held at various venues around the resort. The Grand Hotel Zermatterhof and the English Church are just two locales setting […]