The city is literally waking up to life and aside from catching on what’s left from the spring blossom and enjoying the terraces that start opening up everywhere, I got you covered with the important highlights.
Good to know: April is also the month where you can experience one of Zurich’s MOST important traditions, aka the Sechseläuten which is a colorfullll spring festival. So if you’re around- don’t miss it!
Let’s Dive In:
31st of March
The Roses Fountains are decorating the city starting from March 31st to April 7th. It’s a fantastic excuse for a walk in the Old Town.
1st of April
Zurich: Märlitram Spring Edition (for kids) Running until the 26th of April. For the first time, the traditional children’s fairy-tale tram is offering a spring ride, with a friendly Böögg character welcoming kids aboard.
5th of April
Zurich: Zürcher Museums-Bahn Osterfahrt on a historic steam train and a 1924 railcar from Zurich Wiedikon to the Sihlwald forest for an organized Easter egg hunt. Practical Info: departs at 10:44 from Zürich Wiedikon and the tickets must be purchased in advance.
6th of April
Zurich: “Zwänzgerle,” a traditional Easter Monday event, involves adults throwing 20-cent coins at hard-boiled eggs held by children. Children keep any coins that miss the egg. It takes place at Limmatquai and Rüdenplatz.
12th of April
Zurich: Zurich Marathon, running through the city center and along the lake. It includes a full marathon, half marathon, and a 10km city run.
17th of April
Winterthur: The Gin Festival with over 150 regional, national and international gin varieties. Think indoor tasting with an outdoor food trucks area, live music and a mobile distillery that is accessible without a ticket. Dates: April 17th–18th at the Mehrzweckhalle Teuchelweiher.
Zurich: Sechseläuten, THE traditional spring festival right here in the city. The guilds parade through the streets, concluding at Sechseläutenplatz at exactly 6:00 PM on April 20th with the burning of the Böögg to predict the summer weather. Graubünden is the guest canton for 2026.
24th of April
Zurich: The Zurich Beer Festival, the largest international craft beer festival in Switzerland, features 40 breweries from 17 countries offering a wide range of beer styles. The entry fee includes unlimited tastings, a festival glass, workshops, games, and music. Dates: April 24th-25th.
25th of April
Winterthur: The Eschenbergschwinget is the traditional annual wrestling festival held on Winterthur’s local mountain, organized by the Schwingklub Winterthur. The young wrestlers kick off the event on Saturday at 10:00 am. The main wrestling matches featuring the active participants will take place on Sunday starting at 12:00 pm.
28th of April
Zurich: The Pink Apple Film Festival is Switzerland’s largest queer film festival, presenting a curated selection of international LGBTQ+ feature films, documentaries, and shorts. The program includes panel discussions, filmmaker Q&As, and evening events. Dates: April 28th–May 7th.
Think I missed on something important? let me know! ❤️
