One of the best traditions here in Switzerland is the Harvest festivals! Usually celebration the wine harvest season and involves loads of fun wine tasting, colorful flower parades and some local specialties. The big events are in Döttingen and Neuchâtel but there are many other charming ones.
In this list, I gathered for you all the related upcoming activities and events
13th of September
Sierre: The Marche des Cépages is a popular wine walk on September 13. Where visitors can enjoy wine and food at 50 different stops. The event runs from 09:00-19:00, with a one-day ticket costing CHF 40 which includes a tasting glass and various vouchers for food and wine.
Ollon VD: The Tour of the vineyards of Ollon from September 13-14, is a walking tour where visitors can meet local winemakers and taste their products. For CHF 20, you can purchase a tasting glass that includes free shuttle transport between the vineyards and unlimited wine tastings.
14th of September
Spiez: The Spiezer Läset-Sunntig is a traditional Harvest festival celebrating the start of the grape harvest with a large parade, folk music, and concerts.
20th of September
Geneva: The Fête des Vendanges de Russin from September 20-21 is a popular grape harvest festival held in the village of Russin. With local wines, food, concerts and entertainment.
Praz: The Grape harvest festival, from September 20-21 is a celebration in the charming village of Praz. The event includes concerts and processions and costs CHF 10 for adults, while children under 12 can enter for free.
Vaduz: The Liechtensteiner Winzerfest for wine lovers to enjoy the best wines from across the country. The festival is a popular celebration of the local harvest, taking place on the covered Town Hall Square.
Liestal: The Truffle market is an event that brings truffle experts and enthusiasts to the old town of Liestal. It is one of only seven truffle markets in Switzerland. (feels like this one is leisurely related)
21st of September
Arnex s/Orbe: The Gourmet stroll is a 5 km walk through the vineyards of the Côtes de l’Orbe, organized by local winegrowers. The event offers wine tasting and a full menu with regional specialties at various stops along the route.
26th of September
Neuchâtel: The Grape Harvest Festival from September 26-28 is an amazing harvest festival with a stunning grand floral parade.
27th of September
Erlach: The Erlacher Läset-Sunntige takes place from September 27th to October 5th, It’s a local festival celebrating the grape harvest in the medieval town center. The event features a colorful parade, culinary delights, musical entertainment and local wines.
Courtételle: The Festival Terroir Suisse from September 27-28, 2025, is a competition where local producers have their goods evaluated by a jury of consumers and experts.
Löhningen: The Trottenfest from September 27-28 is a traditional local wine festival that offers visitors a chance to see decorated village fountains and enjoy local food and drink.
1st of October
Erlach: The Erlacher Läset-Sunntige takes place from September 27th to October 5th, It’s a local festival celebrating the grape harvest in the medieval town center. The event features a colorful parade, culinary delights, musical entertainment and local wines.
Zurich: The Sparkling Wine Festival in the Ameron Bellerive au Lac by Lake Zurich. It’s a TOP-CLASS sparkling wine tasting event with unlimited wine tasting included in the ticket. I created a Giveaway about it which you can participate in. Otherwise this code: SWF25_JD will give you a discount of CHF 20.- of your ticket (I don’t get a commission from that btw, it was just nice of them to offer)
3rd of October
Döttingen: Winzerfest – The ABSOLUTE biggest wine festival in the German speaking part of Switzerland. This festival offers a parade, a market, Concerts and wine tasting. The parade is definitely worth checking out and happens on Sunday at 14:00.
Cortaillod, Neuchâtel: The Grape Harvest Festival is a free event celebrating the end of the grape harvest on October 3rd and 4th in the heart of the village’s old quarter. This gathering features a procession, musical entertainment and various stands.
Nyon: Fête de la Vigne– A wine festival with Concerts, light shows, rally and wine tasting. Dates: October 4th-5th.
Hallau: Autumn Festival with live music, wine tasting and a parade. Dates: October 3rd-5th.
Cheyres: A Grape harvest festival- With a parade, bars, music and dancing. Dates: October 3rd-5th.
4th of October
Lavaux to Payerne: The Lavaux- Payerne Must Trail celebrates the grape harvest with a picturesque horse-drawn wagon procession carrying freshly pressed grapes from Lavaux vineyards to Payerne. Festivities peak on Saturday with an autumn market, musical entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
6th of October
Valchava: Festa da racolta (harvest festival), celebrating 500 years of Grisons history, with a colorful parade, a bustling market and a variety of delicious food options.
10th of October
Bern: A wine fair with around 2000 different wines between October 10th-19th.
24th of October
Twann: Trüelete – A vintage wine festival with local wine tasting, culinary specialties. The festival also features a market, a wine fountain, a relay race, a tombola, activities for the children and a small Luna Park. Dates: September 24th-26th.
