Top events

12 November to 29 December 2022

In November and December, the Central Swiss cultural festival «Der Herbst» will take place in Brunnen, Schwyz and Gersau. Over 12 days and evenings there are 16 concerts, performances and above all «magic monents» to experience.

25 to 27 November 2022

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.

08 January 2023


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.

31 July & 01 August 2023


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.

11 to 13 August 2023


A three-day festival for everyone - young and old, athletes and spectators alike. The Windweek event offers public attractions on land and in the water, rounding off the national and international sailing regattas.

All year round!

Find more recommendations of great events in the Mythen adventure region here. We are convinced that there will be a suitable event for you and that you will enjoy an entertaining hour.

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.

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.

22 to 24 April 2022 - next date not known yet


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

03 September 2022 - next date not known yet


The popular festival in Schwyz is the music festival in the Mythen adventure region and is known for its broad musical spectrum with local to international musicians.