Top events

End of May till End of August

The summer programme of the Adventure Region Mythen offers everything the Swiss heart desires, from live music to folklore shows and from public guided tours to SUP courses. During the summer months, enjoy the varied entertainment programme in Brunnen on Lake Lucerne and in the historic capital Schwyz.

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.

Mid-November to end of December - dates 2023 to follow.

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

1 - 3 December 2023

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.

Date Implementation 2024 follows.


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.

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.