June in Switzerland is an amazing month as we enter the summer season and many festivals start popping up! There are loads of traditional Swiss wrestling events, lake side festivals and street food festivals. Towards the end of the month there are even a ton of sportive events if some of you are interested.
So here is your list for the month:
1st of June
Einsiedeln: Fest der Musik (Festival of Music) from May 30th to June 1st. This combined cantonal singing and music festival brings over 2,000 performers from choirs and music associations to the monastery village of Einsiedeln for judged competitions and celebration.
Hinwil: Switzerland’s largest medieval spectacle in Obererlosen, from May 30th to June 1st. With thrilling jousting tournaments (day and night with fire), medieval crafts, live music and historical reenactments.
Zeglingen (Baselland): The 109th Basellandschaftliches Kantonalschwingfest, a traditional Swiss wrestling event on Sunday, June 1st. Expecting to host around 120 wrestlers from various cantons.
Bulle (Fribourg): The “Grue’Zik 2025” the Fribourg Cantonal Music Festival, will be held during the Ascension weekend in “Espace Gruyère” in Bulle. Featuring indoor competitions, parades, festive evenings, and concerts for 81 participating brass bands and visitors.
Rapperswil-Jona: A Triathlon- The 18th IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland on June 1st. Starting and finishing near the ice hockey stadium, and involves a 1.9 km swim in Lake Zurich, a 90 km bike course, and a 21.1 km run through Rapperswil’s old town, offering a great experience for both athletes and spectators with various cheering hotspots and a festival restaurant.
St. Gallen: Longines CSIO- Official show jumping tournament of Switzerland with the world’s best show jumpers and their top horses from May 29th till June 1st.
4th of June
Winterthur: The Afro-Pfingsten Festival, celebrating African cultures and intercultural exchange with a focus on Ghana this year, offers concerts, workshops, lectures, films and readings during Pentecost. Dates: June 4th-9th.
Crans VD: The Caribana Festival- a festival that takes place every year at the Port of Crans-près-Céligny, an idyllic setting on the shores of Lake Geneva. Dates: June 4th -7th.
5th of June
Geneva: The Geneva Street Food Festival is celebrating its 10th edition with 10 days of tasting and festivities in Plainpalais, featuring over 60 food trucks and stalls, local bars and DJ sets on weekends. Dates: June 5th-15th.
Aigle: The Rallye du Chablais, a motor racing event celebrating its 21st edition, offers a sensational weekend of competition for enthusiasts and the curious.
Zug: National Horse Show. The annual Central Switzerland show jumping event, transforms the Bull Market area into an equestrian stadium for four days, featuring top Swiss show jumpers in events like the Grand Prix of Zug and offering a variety of food and drinks.
6th of June
Chur: The Buskers Chur festival transforms the old town into a vibrant open-air cultural center. With over 70 international artists performing music, theater, circus and artistry in over 200 shows. While free to attend, a festival wristband (CHF ~10 for adults) is encouraged to support the event.
Weggis: Riviera Latina Festival. This festival offers the best of Caribbean drinks, Latin American cuisine, live shows, concerts, and typical handicrafts in a lively atmosphere with dancing and a Latin DJ. Dates: June 6th-8th.
Ascona: Street Artists Festival in Ascona. With a varied program of free street performances including mimes, theater, dance, jugglers, musicians and clowns to the picturesque setting of Ascona. Dates: June 6th-8th.
Aarberg: The Stars of Sound festival featuring a lineup of musicians.
Biel: The Biel Running Days, Biel’s largest sporting event. Feature races of various distances with approximately 4,000 runners participating in the popular nighttime race. Dates: June 6th-7th.
7th of June
Vaud: The Open wine cellars in the canton of Vaud is undoubtedly one of my favorite wine events! The views are spectacular and you will get to meet local winemakers, enjoy unlimited wine tasting and discover the region’s wines and terroir products. Over 300 cellars will be open from 10:00-18:00 for tasting, purchasing and even home delivery of their best vintages if you dont feel like carrying your fav bottles around. Dates: June 7th-8th.
Lausanne: Miam Festival- A Food Festival in Lausanne with delicious food from around the world, music and free entertainment in a friendly atmosphere.
Geneva: The pride parade- The Marche des Fiertés de Genève is a huge socio-cultural event for LGBTIQ+ individuals and their allies.
Belalp (Blatten): The traditional Alpauffahrt (ascent to the Alps) of the Eringer cows takes place with the arrival of cows around 9:00 AM, followed by a Holy Mass and animal blessing at 10:00 AM, and then the exciting cow fights starting at 11:00 AM. There will be a festival at Chiematte near the gondola’s mountain station, and the Blatten-Belalp cable car will be operating on its regular summer schedule.
Sarnen (Obwalden): The O-iO Oldtimer event. Offering passenger rides and a chance to immerse in the world of classic cars. Sarnen transforms into a nostalgic experience with period music and many attendees dressing in vintage style, making it a unique event for the whole family.
9th of June
Stoos: The Stoos-Schwinget on June 9th, is the first mountain wrestling festival of the season, attracting top Swiss wrestlers for a competition set against a stunning mountain backdrop.
Muri: The International Motocross Muri is an international solo and sidecar motocross race featuring foreign participants and serving as a Swiss championship event, with a large restaurant on-site.
11th of June
Biel: The plusQ’île festival is a week-long event with tents and camping cars for artists, offering around thirty open-air shows including theater, dance, music, and performances, along with activities, a cinema day, and international food stands. Dates: June 11th-15th.
12th of June
Zurich: Food Zurich: A large food Festival in Zurich of 11 days of culinary festivities in different locations with a lot of fun events and workshops! Dates: June 12th-22nd.
Lausanne: Switzerland’s largest sports event- The Swiss Gymnastics Festival. From June 12th-22nd, featuring 140 free competitions across 22 gymnastics disciplines in three districts (Town, Lake, and Festival), along with opening and closing ceremonies, a parade, a grand gymnastics show, and celebrations with food and drink in the Festival District on the lakeshore.
Neuchâtel: Festi’neuch is an open-air festival on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel featuring around forty concerts with the latest hits in rock, pop, reggae, world music and electro, attracting over 50,000 attendees. It will take place from June 12th to 15th.
Sierre: The Sierre Blues Festival, features both established international artists, including Bryan Adams and Seasick Steve and emerging talents in the blues scene. Dates: June 12th-14th.
Matten bei Interlaken: The Greenfield Festival is the biggest rock festival in Switzerland.
Bellinzona: The Bellinzona Beatles Days is an open-air festival celebrating the music of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. With live performances and a focus on The Beatles with tribute bands and other classic rock acts, plus a documentary screening on Thursday.
Switzerland: The Tour de Suisse is a major international cycling race known for its high level of competition and entertainment, attracting top international cyclists and offering a variety of activities for cycling fans and spectators. The 2025 edition will start in Aarau and finish in Piuro, Valtellina (Italy), featuring challenging mountain stages and a mountain time trial.
13th of June
Schaffhausen: The Lindli Fäscht is a popular city festival for all ages held along the Rhine, featuring live bands, a food village, carnival rides, a children’s area, a pub village, various DJs (urban, house, Latino, techno, funk, soul), swimming in the Rhine, a European Championship fan mile, hip hop, bachata and rock’n’roll shows, park chilling, a Wii lounge, and three after-parties.
Zug: The Zugvögel Openair music festival will take place on June 13th and 14th, 2025, featuring a versatile lineup at the Seebad Seeliken on the shores of Lake Zug if the weather is good, or at the Galvanik Zug in case of bad weather.
Frauenfeld: The Street Art Festival, transforming Frauenfeld into a vibrant canvas with breathtaking artworks created live by international artists, complemented by music, workshops and culinary highlights. Dates: June 13th-15th.
Appenzell: Medieval spectacle, the streets and squares of Appenzell will transform into a medieval market with craftsmen, tradespeople, farmers, and musicians, offering a detailed and authentic spectacle that brings history to life. From June 13th to 15th.
Bern: The MUV Festival, a new leading Swiss event for sports, health and outdoor enthusiasts. Celebrate its premiere alongside the IFSC Boulder World Cup in the BERNEXPO area. A highlight will be the World Cup boulder finals for women on Saturday and men on Sunday in the new Festhalle.
Estavayer-le-Lac: The Rose Festival, will transform the medieval alleyways into a floral showcase with flower beds, events, lectures, concerts and a market offering roses and related products.
Delémont: The Delémont’BD, hosting 50 comic book creators, book signings, performances, animations, micro-publishing stands, and booksellers, with guest of honor Aude Picault. Additionally, the free, open-air exhibition “Les Jardins du dessin” will run from June 6th to August 10th.
Lenzerheide: The 12th Lenzerheide Motor Classics, will showcase over 200 historic racing and sports cars, motorbikes, sidecars and three-wheelers driving a unique route, focusing on a spectacular show for spectators rather than speed racing.
14th of June
Andermatt (Uri): The 102nd Uri Cantonal Wrestling Festival will take place on June 15th, 2025, showcasing around 200 top wrestlers from Central Switzerland and guest club Oberwallis competing in traditional Swiss wrestling amidst the impressive mountain scenery. The preceding day, June 14th, will feature a young wrestlers’ competition and a varied program for the whole family.
Nods (Bernese Jura): The 97th Festival of Wrestling in the Bernese Jura will take place on June 14th and 15th in the scenic setting of Nods, promising a traditional Swiss wrestling event.
Domat/Ems (Graubünden): The traditional Bündner-Glarner Kantonalschwingfest, will feature exciting wrestling matches between Graubünden wrestlers and top wrestlers from northeastern Switzerland, promising a convivial event with food and drinks. The event will take place on June 14th-15th.
Äbnetalp (near Braunwald): On Saturday, June 14th, the Hérens cows will make their ascent to the Äbnetalp in the morning, followed by a blessing of the cows and the alp and the traditional cow fights. A festival restaurant with musical entertainment will be open for everyone to enjoy.
Saas-Almagell (Zermeiggern): A Traditional Event- the historic custom of the cows’ ascent to the alp for the summer, with the event scheduled June 14th at Zermeiggern, south of the balancing basin- the date is subject to change based on pasture conditions.
Switzerland: The UNESCO World Heritage Sites across Switzerland will open their doors, offering unique experiences and insights into the country’s diverse natural and cultural treasures, often providing access and perspectives not usually available to visitors. Dates: June 14th-15th.
Locarno: Notte Bianca- Locarno will stay awake all night long giving space to culture, music, art and entertainment. Live-concerts, dance performances, street artists and stalls with culinary specialties.
Sumiswald (near Bern): The Gotthelf-Märit, a nostalgic market held every second Saturday in June, brings the atmosphere of Gotthelf’s time with over 160 stalls featuring traditional crafts like hay threshing, bookbinding, schnapps distilling, lace making and wood turning. Along with folk music and regional specialties, from 08:30 to 17:00.
Erlach: The Erlach Festival, showcases Erlach’s lively cultural scene by filling various picturesque locations like the castle, town hall, and wine cellar with a diverse range of music from jazz and blues to pop and modern folk, offering a unique musical and culinary experiences.
Bruson: PALP Festival- The Alpine arc market invites you to stroll through the picturesque village and discover the culinary richness of the Alpine terroir with around seven stands offering honey, teas, jams, cheese, chestnuts, bread, wine, charcuterie and more. along with family activities, entertainment and a large gastronomy area.
15th of June
Hofstetten bei Brienz (Ballenberg Open-Air Museum): Experience Swiss traditions at the Ballenberg Open-Air Museum with performances by dancers, singers, musicians and performers in traditional costumes from various regions, showcasing folk dances, local songs and traditional crafts. The event will take place on June 15th at 10:30-16:00.
Klosters: The ITF Men’s M25 & Women’s W35 tournament takes place from June 15th to June 22nd.
Biel/Bienne: The Old Wheels Biel/Bienne will showcase around 1,000 classic vehicles, feature a special exhibition, offer gastronomy, and introduce a new exclusive oldtimer parts market.
Chur: The TRAIL RUN CHUR, offers four scenic trail running routes (KURZA, UFFA, OBA, LANGA) in the Dreibündenstein region.
Bern: The 39th Swiss Women’s Run, is one of Switzerland’s largest mass sports event for women. With up to 10,000 joggers and walkers along an idyllic route by the River Aare, attracting around 30,000 spectators.
17th of June
Lenzburg: The Lenzburgiade 2025, from June 17th to 22nd, is an international open-air festival for classical and world music held in the secluded castle courtyard and the center of Lenzburg, featuring renowned artists in a unique and exclusive atmosphere.
18th of June
Caslano (Ticino): The 11th edition of Caslano Blues, a blues festival from June 18th-22nd, will take place in the courtyards and Piazza Lago, featuring two stages, six courtyards, and even blues mini-cruises, marking the start of the Ticino summer music events.
19th of June
Locarno: Street food Festival- a colorful street food festival on the lakeside promenade with food and drinks from around the world. Dates: June 19th-22nd.
Basel: Art Basel, one of the most important global art fairs. Featuring over 300 carefully selected exhibitors from major international galleries, transforming Basel into a temporary museum and attracting artists, collectors and cultural figures. The event will take place from June 19th-22nd.
Weggis: The “Heirassa Festival” from June 19th-22nd, is one of the largest Swiss folk music festival in Switzerland, featuring four days of live performances by the most popular Swiss folk music groups.
Fribourg: Corpus Christi, a holiday with a procession around 10:30 AM with altars of repose, first communion children, the Bishop and brass bands.
Lavaux: Lavaux Classic, a classical music festival from June 20th-29th. Offers a unique and diverse musical experience in breathtaking locations throughout the Lavaux vineyards and lakeside, featuring concerts, musical walks and open-air performances.
Schaffhausen: The Schaffhauserland Culture Days, with a varied program including exhibitions, concerts, theater, dance, workshops and more. Dates: June 19th-22nd.
Glarus: An open-air music festival featuring national and international acts. Dates: June 19th-21st.
20th of June
Zurich: The Zurich Pride Festival- A huge parade in Zurich for the queer community of the whole of Switzerland and its friends. Dates: June 20th-21st.
Lenk & St. Stephan (Bernese Oberland): The 55th Bernisch-Kantonales Jodlerfest (Cantonal Yodeling Festival) will take place from June 20th-22nd. With yodeling, alphorn and Büchel blowing, and flag swinging by around 3,000 participants, with an expected 30,000 visitors. The program includes welcoming events, performances, entertainment in the “Jodlerdorf” (yodeling village), a festive parade and more.
Vevey: The Vevey Multicultural Festival, also known as the Fête Multiculturelle, celebrates the extraordinary cultural diversity of the Riviera region, featuring over 45 stands representing numerous countries. The festival offers food, music and cultural experiences from around the world. Dates: June 20th-22nd, at Place Robin.
Buochs: The AHOI Festival, a free event for all ages will take place on June 20th-21st. Offering a weekend of entertainment with musical performances, tasty food stands, numerous bars and an active program for children and teenagers in the heart of Buochs.
Langenthal: The Street Festival featuring artists performing at 13 different locations throughout Langenthal, along with a variety of delicious street food options. The event will take place from June 20th-21st.
Gstaad: The first road bike cycling festival exclusively for women. With different tours (41km/900m, 80km/1900m, and 120km/2900m), rest stops and a finisher party with porcino risotto at Huus Gstaad Hotel. Along with workshops and social activities the day before. The event will take place from June 20th-22nd.
Lausanne: “Gymagine” is a colorful musical acrobatic show taking place on June 20th-21st, at the Vaudoise Aréna in Prilly-Lausanne. It features top Swiss and international gymnasts and renowned singers in breathtaking performances.
Solothurn (Attisholz Areal): The “Find your Flow Festival 2025,” from June 20th-22nd. It’s one of Switzerland’s largest street styles dance festivals, with over 1,700 dancers from around the world, along with street artists and musicians.
Chur: The E-Bike Festival, offers e-bike fans test rides, guided tours for different levels, a night ride and a festival area. A special highlight will be the start of the 6th stage of the Tour de Suisse Herren from the Stadthallenparkplatzareal Chur to Neuhausen am Rheinfall on Friday, June 20th, from 12:00 to 12:45.
Monthey: A Music festival with a mix of musical genres and groups performing on three stages: Place Centrale, the courtyard of the Vieux Collège and Rue du Bourg-aux-Favres.
St. Gallen: The St. Gallen Festival with performance of Puccini’s opera “Tosca” in Italian with German surtitles in the monastery courtyard from June 20th to July 6th.
Bad Ragaz: The Quellrock Open Air, a well-regarded small festival, offers high-quality music between the historic walls of the Freudenberg castle ruin.
21st of June
Lausanne: The Fête de la Musique with free concerts of every musical genre, as musicians take to the streets, squares, parks and churches, marking the opening of the festival season and attracting over 40,000 spectators.
Murten: The Youth Festival to commemorates the 1476 Battle of Murten with colorful children’s floats, dancing, games, crossbow shooting, a disco and decorated city fountains. This tradition dates back to the 16th century, evolving into the Youth Festival celebrated annually on this date.
Gruyères: The St. John’s Medieval Festival is bringing the Middle Ages to life at the magnificent Gruyères Castle, promising a day full of surprises for enthusiasts with a focus on 15th-century fashion, medieval craftsmanship, workshops, demonstrations, traditional music and a bonfire on Saturday night. Dates: June 21st-22nd.
Geneva: ATLETICAGENEVE, an international athletics meeting and a stage of the World Athletics Continental Tour / Bronze, will bring together over 500 athletes from more than 80 countries.
Fribourg: The Music Day with music from various stages, offering a free celebration of diverse styles including classic, jazz, rock, pop-folk and dance.
Bulle: The Music Festival featuring around 30 free concerts on multiple stages. The event will also offer a children’s area, gymnastics activities, vinyl discovery, food trucks and bars in a friendly atmosphere.
Kreuzlingen: The annual Chrüzlinger Fäscht, celebrating the diverse nationalities living in Kreuzlingen with national dishes and a colorful stage program to promote coexistence and cultural exchange.
Zurich: The Alba Festival, the largest and most vibrant festival for Albanian music and culture in Europe, will showcase the diversity of Albanian music with performances by stars from the Albanian music scene worldwide. The event will take place at the Letzigrund Stadium.
Einsiedeln: A Pump Track World Championship qualifying event with professional riders competing for a spot in the World Championships in Monthey. A kids’ race will also be organized.
Davos: The Davos Bike Festival, formerly known as Rock the Bock, marking the mountain railway and bike opening weekend. With trail riding, instructive workshops, beer & barbecue.
23rd of June
Zug: Chriesigloggä (cherry bell)- a traditional event to celebrate the opening of the cherry season! This all goes back to an old tradition when locals used to rush off with long ladders (men and children) and with big panniers (women) through the old town to start picking the cherries grown on nearby common land. These days the Chriesisturm (cherry storm) is celebrated just for fun and is followed by the opportunity for a fun lunch and the traditional cherry market.
25th of June
Bremgarten: The ReussFoodFestival, a popular event with live music, food stands and bars along the Reuss River. Dates: June 25th-28th.
Pully (near Lausanne): The Pully Live festival, on the quays of Pully harbor. Featuring 4 evenings of music with artists like Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Bob Sinclar, Gotthard and more. Dates: June 25th-28th.
Giswil (Obwalden): The OBWALD folk culture festival, will feature Cuba as the guest country in 2025. Showcasing the sounds of Rumba and Son alongside Swiss folk music, creating unique musical encounters between artists from both countries. Dates: June 25th-29th.
Thun: The High Diving Thun 2025 will feature spectacular high dives up to 20 meters at the Thun Lido. An international training camp will run from June 25th to 27th, with a high diving show on Friday evening.
26th of June
Neuchâtel: The Neuchâtel Street Food Festival will return for a long summer weekend from June 26th to 29th. Offering a wide variety of flavors from over 40 food trucks and stands, along with a convivial atmosphere, music and a festive ambiance by the lake.
Fribourg: FriBouge, a festival in the city center from June 26th-28th. With a large street sale (“braderie”), bars and food trucks, along with new music zones for various styles.
Ascona: JazzAscona, a jazz event dedicated to New Orleans Beat. Immersing the town and its picturesque lakefront in music from June 26th to July 5th. The festival offers about fifteen free concerts daily, featuring a mix of New Orleans jazz, swing, blues, R&B, gospel and soul.
Fribourg: Belluard Bollwerk International is a platform showcasing projects across theater, dance, performance, music, visual arts and public art. Dates: June 26th to July 5th.
Bad Ragaz: The Heidi Classic, a classic car rally starting in Bad Ragaz and take participants through beautiful Swiss regions, including vineyards and Alpine passes.
Bellinzona: The Montebellofestival 2025, an international chamber music festival held at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Montebello Castle. With unique evening concerts at 20:30 in a captivating medieval setting from June 26th-29th.
St. Gallen: OpenAir St. Gallen, one of Switzerland’s oldest and largest open-air music festivals. Features 40 performances in a diverse range of music styles including rock, pop, alternative, hip-hop and humor from June 26th-29th.
Grenchen: The Summerside Festival is a rock music festival taking place from June 26th-28th.
27th of June
Winterthur: Albanifest, the city festival of clubs and cultures, will transform Winterthur into a vibrant celebration with numerous clubs and cultural groups presenting their activities, along with food and entertainment. Dates: June 27th-29th.
Lausanne: Wake up and run is a non-timed 5km run or walk taking place at 5:30 AM in the city center, followed by a take-away breakfast with regional products. It offers a unique perspective of Lausanne before it fully wakes up, with a limit of 1300 participants.
Adelboden: The Oberländisches Schwingfest (Highland Swiss Wrestling Festival) will take place in Adelboden from June 27th-29th. This traditional Swiss wrestling event will feature competitions and there will also be a yodeling evening on Friday and a young wrestlers’ day on Saturday.
Lucerne: The Lucerne City Festival will offer a diverse program across various squares in the old town. Dates: June 27th-29th.
Menznau: The Central Swiss Yodeling Festival will take place from June 27th to 29th celebrating yodeling traditions.
Samnaun: The 14th Arlberg Classic Car Rally will pass through Samnaun village on Saturday, with 120 classic cars making a brief stop to get their roadbooks stamped before continuing their rally.
La Neuveville: The La Neuveville Triathlon, part of the Jura triathlon championship and the only round with lake swimming. Dates: June 27th-28th.
Lucerne (Lake Rotsee): The annual Lucerne Regatta, part of the World Cup series, is a prestigious international rowing event attracting up to 800 top athletes from over 60 nations to the world-famous Rotsee. Dates: June 27th-29th.
Interlaken: The International Trucker & Country Festival will take place from June 27th to 29th, at the Interlaken Airport. This large festival celebrates the trucker and country lifestyle with international and Swiss bands, a Western village, a truck mile featuring over 1,100 trucks, a biker’s corner, various attractions and a focus on country music and line dancing.
Zurich (Albisgütli Festplatz): The Philippine Festival 2025, the first of its kind in Zurich, will take place from June 27th to 29th, 2025, at the Albisgütli Kiesplatz. This free-entry festival offers a unique opportunity to experience rich Filipino culture, vibrant traditions, and diverse cuisine.
Zurich (Wipkingerpark): The Openair Wipkingen, a free music festival in Wipkingerpark along the Limmat.
Mendrisio: The Festa della Musica (Festival of Music) with various performances throughout Mendrisio.
Klöntal: The Klöntalerseelauf, an evening run with a unique atmosphere around the beautiful Klöntalersee.
Davos: BIKE REVOLUTION – A mountain bike race series stop bringing top riders to Davos.
28th of June
Zug: The Zuger Seefest, a festival for all ages, featuring food and drink stands, various musical acts, a children’s program.
Leukerbad: The Canton Wrestling Festival for Adults & Youth will take place on June 28th-29th, at the Sporarena Leukerbad. The event will feature exciting wrestling competitions, a diverse supporting program with music and entertainment and a chance to meet famous wrestlers.
Huttwil (Schwarzenbach): The Huttwil Historical Crafts Market will transport visitors to the Middle Ages with knights’ battles, archery, craft demonstrations (basket weaving, syrup making, blacksmithing), fire spectacles, jugglers, show fights, medieval food, fairy tales in a yurt, warrior training for kids, music and dancing.
Zermatt: Goats’ Tour- a herd of about 70 blackneck goats walks through the Bahnhofstrasse each morning and evening. Hours: 09:00 and 16:30. Dates: June 28th- August 15th.
Zurich: The Zurich City Triathlon, held in the heart of the city. With over 5000 triathletes from around the world for various races, including youth, sprint, and Olympic distances, catering to all levels from children and hobbyists to teams, companies, handicapped athletes, and professionals.
Grindelwald: The 4th Mountainrun Grindelwald. This unique mountain run in breathtaking scenery starts at 1045 meters above sea level and climbs up to 2155 meters, with the finish line at the First mountain station.
Bettmeralp: The Aletsch Half Marathon Weekend, taking place on June 28th and 29th, in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Aletsch Arena.
Bern to Zermatt: Chasing Cancellara Zürich – Zermatt, a challenging one-day road bike race covering over 300 kilometers and 5000 meters of altitude from Bern to Zermatt.
Prilly-Lausanne: From June 28th to July 6th, Switzerland will host the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup for the first time, with the 16 best U19 men’s teams from around the world competing for the title at the Vaudoise Aréna in Prilly-Lausanne.
Andermatt: Octopus Gravel is a unique gravel cycling event with a festival atmosphere, featuring seven dead-end gravel climbs (“octopus arms”).
Scuol (Engadine): The 4th Engiadina Scuol Trail offers 3 scenic trail running options for all levels.
Val Surses (Graubünden): The Swiss Irontrail 2025, a unique trail running experience in Switzerland’s largest nature park, Parc Ela.
29th of June
St. Gallen: The Nordostschweizer Schwingfest (Northeast Swiss Wrestling Festival) at the Gründenmoos stadium. Around 160 top wrestlers from northeastern Switzerland, including local stars, will compete in the five sawdust rings.
Bad Zurzach (Aargau): Heritage Day in Bad Zurzach – an eventful program focused on the region’s cultural heritage. Visitors can expect guided tours and walks, encounters with historical figures like Roman legionnaires and Saint Verena, displays of archaeological finds, hands-on activities for all ages, historical anecdotes and a festival restaurant for refreshments. It’s a discovery tour through the past and present of Zurzach.
