MARCHÉ DE NOËL
Celui de Montreux est l'un des plus beaux marchés de Noël de toute la ...Read more
CIRQUE KNIE
The unmissable event of the new school year to stay immersed in the ...Read more
FÊTE DE L’ESCALADE
This historical and traditional festival animates the whole old town for a ...Read more
FÊTE DE L'ESPOIR
Celebrities gather to make Geneva the capital of tolerance. Concerts are ...Read more
FÊTE DES VENDANGES
Read moreThe Harvest Festival attracts young people (and young people!) from all over the country to pay tribute to Bacchus. Huge tanks covered with fresh flowers cross the city, followed by the population. But it's mostly the evening that the crowd up, from stand up to the end of the night.
CARNIVAL OF BOLZES
Young and old gather to burn the dreaded "rababou". An event not to be ...Read more
FÊTE DE LA DÉSALPE
Read moreIn a folk atmosphere, with a market for traditional cheeses and costumes, the cows, decorated, returned to the plain. It's unavoidable if you're in the region.
PROCESSION DES PLEUREUSES
Read moreRomont revives a medieval tradition. Totally veiled women accompany, in silence, a Christ wearing his cross. The procession, which attracts a large crowd, leaves the College and returns to it.
FÊTE NATIONALE SUISSE
Read moreOn August1st, flags and fireworks are displayed all over Switzerland. This magical spectacle commemorates seven hundred years of history.
FOIRE DES PLANCHES
Read moreTraditional festival in Montreux, with market/livestock competition, balls and concerts. Just before the Brent Fair, the Old Town hosts a typical Montreusian event: the Planches fair. For two centuries, we have been celebrating for a long weekend the end of the work of the fields and we come to the fair with its most beautiful cattle. Today, this old celebration is also accompanied by various animations, artisans' stands, but also vaults open until late in the night… An event not to be missed!
CARNAVAL DE LAUSANNE
A popular festivity in disguise, where you can parade with the carnival ...Read more
CAVES OUVERTES VAUDOISES
Read moreA convivial wine tourism event that allows you to discover the vineyards, wines and winegrowers of the canton. Local products to taste and 300 cellars to discover. This is an excellent way to discover the Swiss terroir and the six wine-producing regions of the canton of Vaud: La Côte, Bonvillars, Côtes de l'Orbe, Lavaux, Vully and Chablais. The wine growers will tell you about their know-how and, above all, you will learn to differentiate between the different grape varieties such as Chasselas, Pinot Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. White and even red, the wines are divine!
SEMAINE DU GOUT
Read moreEveryone is well aware that eating well is good health. The real taste, the taste of products from local producers. It is during the national week that Geneva celebrates taste. You are invited to discover the cuisine and products of the Swiss cantons. The city of Geneva encourages restaurants and coffee shops to favour local local products and to promote sustainable development through the development of gastronomy. This week in particular allows you to taste healthily prepared dishes
FETE DES VENDANGES DE RUSSIN
A very Swiss and very original festival: during the federal fasting ...Read more
PRINTEMPS CAROUGEOIS
Read moreA city turned towards culture and sharing it with the greatest number of people. Carouge comes out of winter and wakes us up with a beautiful cultural and artistic program to announce spring and renewal. The festival is above all a place of exchange where our spirit opens up to various artistic universes, such as plays... Culture is everywhere and, in a ephemeral way, is invited in many cultural and symbolic places such as the Théâtre de Carouge, the Cinéma Bio and in shops.
SANTA CLAUS'S HOUSE AT ROCHES-DE-NAYE
Read moreSanta's House at Rochers-de-Naye is a must-see if you have young children. Located at an altitude of 2,042 meters, you can visit Santa's house and office by taking the Santa Train, a small cogwheel train. The climb itself is well worth the detour, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Once there, children will have the chance to meet the real Santa and leave with a small gift. Enchanting characters and decorations add to the magical atmosphere. In addition to the visit to the house, the town of Montreux offers many other activities and events to celebrate Christmas, such as the Christmas Market on the Place du Marché, the Quais en fête and the Cabane des Bûcherons, as well as events at the Château de Chillon.