The events below are all about tradition, culture and customs. From traditional costume festivals and flag-waving to traditional music and yodeling, you can enjoy Swiss culture to the full.
| Date | All summer from June 22 to October 6 |
|---|---|
| Time | See the respective event |
| Entry | Free of charge |
Mountain spring festival Männlichen | 22.05.
Blooming mountain meadows and snow-covered mountain peaks create the perfect backdrop for the musical performances at this popular mountain spring festival on the Männlichen.
Folklore evenings | 29.05. - 31.08.
Down-to-earth, rustic Ländler and yodeling music every Saturday at Restaurant Grund.
Street festivals | Mi. 02.07. - 13.08.
During the street festival, the village street becomes a festival street. Various bars, live music, activities and shows offer something for everyone.
Bachlägerchilbi | 06.07.
09.00 - 11.00 a.m. Farmer's breakfast, 10.45 a.m. mountain sermon with Pastor Johannes Zimmermann followed by Bärgdorfet with traditional folk music at Bachläger.
Traditional costume festival Männlichen | 27.07.
A unique festival against a fascinating backdrop. The folkloristic performances include traditional dances, yodelling duets, an alphorn trio, flag-wavers and the Central Swiss Geisslechlöpfer.
Wrestling & Alpine Festival Gr. Scheidegg | 26.07.
The Wrestling and Alpine Festival on the Grosse Scheidegg combines traditional sport, Alpine culture and conviviality. The highlight of the festival are the wrestling competitions. The whole event is accompanied by culinary delights and traditional folk music.
Swiss National Day | 01.08.
Swiss National Day with 1 August brunch, festival restaurant, National Day aperitif, torchlight & Trychlerun procession, bonfires around Grindelwald, concert by the Grindelwald Music Association.
Alphorn & flag-waving meeting | 03.08.
The popular alphorn and flag-waving meeting. From 09:00: Musical entertainment by the Grindelwald Yodelling Club and the Gemsberg Schwyzerörgeli Quartet at Berghaus Männlichen.
11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.: Overall performance by all alphorn players and flag-wavers. In between there will be individual performances as announced.
Mountain church services | 17.08. & 14.09.
Experience the beauty of the mountains, take time for reflection and enjoy the festive atmosphere, often accompanied by a baptism. Let yourself be enchanted by folk music and celebrate this special moment in the midst of alpine nature. An unforgettable combination of tradition, spirituality and community.
August 17 | Alpiglen
September 14 | Männlichen
Farmer's Sunday | 24.08.
The festival restaurant treats guests to regional specialties. You can discover handmade products, fresh produce and local delicacies at the market stalls of the Sieben Berschaften.
Alpine Cheese Festival Gr. Scheidegg | 13.09.
A lot of work is done on the Grosse Scheidegg every year. The dairies are filled with delicious alpine cheese in the fall and the alpine summer is slowly coming to an end. There are 163 cows in five herds and over 115 goats in one herd. The herdsman was in charge of 134 cattle, young cattle and suckler cows. Throughout the summer, the herdsmen made cheese on the Scheidegg and tended the cheese every day. The cows were taken from the pasture twice a day in the sun and rain for milking.
Grindelwald Market | 06.10.
Every first Monday in October, Grindelwald's village center is transformed into a colourful market. From morning to night, the street is filled with small market stalls offering delicious delicacies, unusual handicrafts, all kinds of bric-a-brac and bargains. Of course, there are also bar stalls for socializing and a children's carousel for the little ones.