Sports events Switzerland

The people of Basel make the Rhine their own all year round, and each has his or her own way of doing things. But there's one particular day when everyone jumps into the water, and that's in summer, for the traditional "Basler Rheinschwimmen". It's a big swim organized by friends. You don't dive into the Rhine, you enter it... You have to swim along, taking care to stay on the right bank. The whole of Basel swims with its head resting on a waterproof buoyancy bag, the famous "Schwimmsack".

International Ice Hockey Tournament.

Running for a cause is the mission of the Geneva Harmony Marathon which is mobilized for UNICEF. Several types of courses are proposed: the marathon and relay marathon (42 km), the half-marathon (21 km), the Genevoise reserved for women (5 km), the junior races (from 1 to 3 km), the 10 km walk and Nordic walking, the team marathon and the half-chair race. Departures in the Geneva countryside and arrival in the heart of the old town under the ovations. Excellent organization and atmosphere always at the rendezvous!

World-class figure skating stars meet music greats to present a large-scale sound and light show that has entertained crowds every year since 1995.

A must-see! A race of more than45,000enthusiasts of all levels running through the streets of the old town of Geneva. A popular race that brings everyone together in a good mood. Here the importance is not to finish classified, but really to participate and animate this day in memory of the glorious victory of the Genevans against the Duchy of Savoy on December 12, 1602 "The Climb". This winter race is for everyone, high level athletes or amateur runners, children and adults. The distances covered vary from 2 to 8 km depending on the category.

it has the reputation of being the hardest in Europe, because it leads its competitors from Interlaken (565 m) to La Petite-Scheidegg (2 090 m). These 42,195 km are terrible!

Spectators can follow the race through special trains.

This renowned indoor tennis tournament, part of the ATP World Tour 500, was founded in 1970 and has been won by some of the world's greatest champions, including, of course, Basel champion Roger Federer, who has won the title seven times (2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2015) and was a finalist in 2012 and 2013! Last year, young Felix Auger-Aliassime won the tournament, the first of the post-Federer era. This year, it will take place from October 21 to 29, 2023 at the St. Jakobshalle. Its success continues unabated.

A prestigious event enlivens Palexpo every early December. The exclusive meeting of horse show lovers and riding enthusiasts. Created in 1926, it is one of the most luxurious international horse competitions. The world's best riders participate. The CHI won the title of world best competition 6 times. Presently, the CHI has become Switzerland's first {1}indoor cross{/1}, and was mentioned as being exceptional by participants and spectators. 7 equestrian disciplines on the poster, including obstacle jumps, horse teams, aerobatics, cross and dressage. A high quality and unique show in Switzerland with 40 000 visitors. So go, at a gallop, and don't hesitate to choose from the various packages offered: VIP offers, cocktail space, etc…

The Basel MARATHON Basel Marathon is open to all for 16 years, with courses across the city for each runner style. The most confirmed will take place within 42 km of the marathon (two semi marathon hens) or within 21 km. Other distance, 10 km course, team race (Ekiden) and youth race for children aged 11 to 15.