Top events

Sunday, 7 January 2024


Every winter, up to twelve hot-air balloons take off simultaneously from Herrenboden in Sattel-Hochstuckli and soar into the air. The colourful mass launch amidst the snow-covered landscape is a winter experience of a special kind.

19 to 21 April 2022


The Schwyz Culture Weekend offers an impressive variety of culture from Friday to Sunday. Around 160 cultural events will take place in about 29 localities, thus presenting the diverse cultural assets of Canton Schwyz in all their breadth.

09 June 2024


The slowUp is a car-free experience day. On this day, a 30-kilometre-long road in an attractive landscape will be closed to motorised traffic. Everyone who wants to get around with their own muscle power is welcome.

middle of July 2024


At the Highland Games Central Switzerland, strong men and women compete in the traditional disciplines of the Highland Games. In addition to the competitions, there will be other traditional Scottish highlights.

31 July & 01 August 2024


Celebrate Switzerland's birthday in Brunnen with Swiss traditions. A two-day celebration awaits you with musical entertainment as well as food options and a gigantic fireworks display over Lake Lucerne.

16 to 18 August 2024


Every two years, Brunnen hosts the widely known Spettacolo street artists' festival. Experience the colourful hustle and bustle in the village, along the lake promenade and on the Auslandschweizerplatz at first hand.

October 2024 - dates are following

Experience concerts & performances in Brunnen, Schwyz and Gersau with a colorful mix of styles, sounds, traditions and familiarities. Perfect against the autumn blues.

Beginning of December 2024 - the date will follow soon

The Christmas Market on the Lake is a beautiful and contemplative Christmas market on the lake promenade and in the village center of Brunnen on Lake Lucerne. Pure Advent atmosphere.