{"id":6922,"date":"2019-12-02T14:52:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T14:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=6922"},"modified":"2024-04-24T16:15:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T15:15:10","slug":"six-unmissable-swiss-festivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/six-unmissable-swiss-festivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Unmissable Swiss Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"

A land famous for fairy-tale castles, breathtaking peaks and storybook meadows, Switzerland offers some of the most extraordinary scenery on the planet, but today we’re talking about Swiss festivals you can’t miss. <\/p>\n

Providing a worthy backdrop for the numerous festivals it hosts each year, it should not be overlooked in your travel plans. Here are six unmissable Swiss festivals:<\/p>\n

F\u00eate de la Musique<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by Haut Risque on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

Taking place in June, the F\u00eate de la Musique is an annual Swiss music festival that spreads across Geneva. It hosts more than 500 concerts, with genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz and techno. Open to both professional and amateur musicians, it\u2019s a great way to see upcoming talent perform in a calm, local environment. In 2020 it will run from the 19\u201321 June.<\/p>\n

Montreux Jazz Festival<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by Carol Jeng on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

Held on the pretty shores of Lake Geneva every July, Montreux Jazz festival is an international music event that has been running since 1967. The second largest annual jazz festival in the world, it also hosts blues, soul and rock artists. Past performers include Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Van Morrison and Eric Clapton.<\/p>\n

F\u00eate des Vignerons<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by Carol Jeng on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

Hosted once every 20 years, the F\u00eate des Vignerons or the \u201cWinegrower\u2019s Festival\u201d, is well worth the wait. Situated in the town of Vevey, the festival celebrates winemaking, with various activities and shows to celebrate the winemaking process, and of course the opportunity to sample the best Swiss wine. The most recent festival took place in July and August 2019.<\/p>\n

Swiss National Day<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

Arguably the most important Swiss event of the year, Swiss National Day is the country\u2019s national holiday, celebrating the founding of the Swiss Confederacy. Held on the 1st August every year, celebrations include fireworks, garden parties and festivities across Switzerland\u2019s largest cities: Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel and Lugano.<\/p>\n

F\u00eate de L\u2019Escalade<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by Haut Risque on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

In mid-December celebrate the F\u00eate de L\u2019Escalade. A festival to commemorate the Duke of Savoy\u2019s failed attempt to seize Geneva in 1602, it\u2019s a lively affair whereby locals dress up in costume and parade through the city\u2019s Old Town. Other events include a running race, procession and literary ball.<\/p>\n

Switzerland’s Christmas markets<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by Alisa Anton on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

With its snow-capped peaks and idyllic mountain villages, Switzerland is also celebrated for its wintry ambiance. Where better to experience this than at one of its festive Christmas markets? From Zurich to Montreux, Basel or Geneva, get in the mood for the holiday season early. Sample local Gl\u00fchwein, as you wander around the traditional stalls, with their hand-crafted wooden decorations and homemade delicacies.<\/p>\n

Related trip: Majestic Switzerland<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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