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"Z Grindelwald den Gletschren by, wein mier zämen zfriden syn!"
For the first time in history, a Federal Youth Yodelling Festival is taking place - and Grindelwald has the honor of hosting this event. On September 12, 2026, children and young people from all over Switzerland will come together to showcase their skills in the traditional disciplines of yodelling, alphorn and Büchel blowing as well as flag-waving.
The festival not only offers a stage for young talents in Swiss folklore, but also a varied supporting program for visitors. With concerts, demonstrations and interactive experiences, Grindelwald becomes a meeting place of Swiss traditions.
| Date | 11 September - 13 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | See the respective daily program |
| Venues | Eiger+ Nordwand square, Bär square, Curling Hall, Reformed Church, Congress Hall, Graben School and Catholic Church |
| Entry |
The visitor pin for the 1st Federal Youth Yodel Festival can be ordered online on our website from the end of May onwards. It is already available directly at the Grindelwald Tourism counter. During the festival, the visitor pin can also be purchased on site. Prices: • 0–5 years: free • 6–15 years: CHF 10.– • from 16 years: CHF 25.– The following services are included in the festival pass (visitors and participants): • Admission to all lecture venues on Saturday. • Return travel between Interlaken Ost and Grindelwald with the Berner Oberland Railway (BOB) from Friday to Sunday. Guests arriving by car may park at the Park & Ride facility in Matten near Interlaken and continue their journey to Grindelwald by BOB train. For groups of 10 or more people, advance registration is required. This can be arranged through the reservation department (reservation@jungfrau.ch) or via the following form: Group Reservations | jungfrau.ch For Friday and Sunday, see further information under the respective day. |
Friday, September 11
From 5:30 pm | Festival catering at Bärplatz
From 6:30 pm | Dinner in the festival tent
From 8:00 pm | Evening entertainment in the festival tent at Bärplatz with the yodelling group jung&zwäg, Bodeständix Innerschweiz, the Chlausengruppe Schwellbrunn, and the yodelling group Gastlosenkläng Jaun.
Prices for the evening entertainment in the festival tent (Friday)
- From 16 years | CHF 20.—
- 6 – 15 years | CHF 10.—
- 0 – 5 years | Free
Tickets can be purchased directly on site.
Saturday, September 12
From 7:00 am | Festival catering at Bärplatz
From 9:30 am | Performances in the categories of yodelling, flag throwing, alphorn and Büchel playing at various locations, as well as activities for children and young people around the Graben school building. The different groups will receive individual feedback from a professional jury, without being compared to other performances.
From 5:30 pm | Official festival speech followed by a yodelling celebration with the Ländler trio Augenschmaus.
Festival pin prices
- From 16 years | CHF 25.—
- 6 – 15 years | CHF 10.—
- 0 – 5 years | Free
More information and included services here.
Sunday, September 13
From 8:00 am | Tent opening
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Rich Grindelwald brunch with regional specialties
From 10:00 am | Relaxed closing with Beo-Stubete
11:15 am | Last admission for brunch
Prices for the Grindelwald brunch with Beo-Stubete
- From 16 years | CHF 35.—
- 12 – 16 years | CHF 20.—
- 0 – 11 years | CHF 1.— per year of age
Information about the event
You can find information on how to get to Grindelwald here: Arrival in Grindelwald
No designated parking available in Grindelwald. Please use P+R Matten.
We kindly ask all participants and guests to book their own accommodation as early as possible.. Click here for the booking portal: Accommodation in Grindelwald. The following hotels provide a room allotment at special rates. Please book your accommodation directly via e-mail to the respective hotel with the note "1st Federal Youth Yodel Festival".
Anyone interested in staying in a holiday apartment is welcome to contact the landlords directly: List.
As an exception, these holiday apartments are also available for weekend stays only.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at: info@ejjf-grindelwald.com.
3*** Hotels | CHF 115.-
- Hotel Alpina
- Alpinhotel Bort
- Hotel Caprice (shared rooms also available)**
- Hotel Gletschergarten
- Hotel Hirschen (shared rooms also available)**
- Hotel Jungfrau Lodge (shared rooms also available)** (Only available from Thu 10.09. to Sat 12.09.)
- Parkhotel Schoenegg
- Eiger Lodge chic
- Hotel Alpenhof
- Derby Swiss Quality Hotel Grindelwald (shared rooms also available)**
2** Hotels | CHF 95.-
Hostels | CHF 60.-
- Youth Hostel (shared rooms also available)**
- Eiger Lodge easy
*The above prices apply per person and per night
**One night in a shared room is available at a rate of CHF 60.-
1 | Grindelwald train station | Location
2 | Bärplatz: Festival tent | Location
3 | Eiger+ Nordwand square: Alphorn playing | Location
4 | Sports center, curling hall: Flag throwing | Location
5 | Reformed Church: Yodelling | Location
6 | Grindelwald Congress Hall: Yodelling | Location
7 | Graben school building: Workshops & activities for participants | Location
8 | Catholic Church: Yodelling | Location
The official festival and mass choir song is "Sing doch eis für mi" by Adolf Stähli.
You can download the sheet music for duet, trio, quartet, and youth choir below. For children’s choirs, we recommend the original duet version. The song is in the original key.
Festival Locations
Organizing committee
Heidi Schlunegger | President
Mäni Schläppi | Vice President
Lea Winkler | Company office
Beatrice Bohren | Secretariat
Beatrice Steiner | Social Media & Design
Werner Marti | Sponsoring
Eli Baumann | Finances
Thomas Schlunegger | Infrastructure
Roman Bohren | Logistics & transport
Madeleine Brunner | Personnel
Remo Brawand | Gastronomy
Annerös Steuri | lectures & entertainment
Ramona Steuri | lectures & entertainment
Chinderchörli Grindelwald
The Chinderchörli Grindelwald was founded in 1999 and is led by Annerös and Ramona Steuri. The choir currently has 30 children between the ages of 6 and 16.
The next events are as follows:
- Jungfrau Yodeler Meeting
- Grindelwald street festivals
- Bern. Kant. Young talent meeting
- Advent concert (30.11.2025)
More information: www.chinderchoerli-grindelwald.ch
Jodlerklub Grindelwald
The tradition of the Grindelwald Yodelling Club dates back to 1938. Today the club is led by Marianne Aebischer and has 24 yodelers in its ranks.
The next events:
- Swiss Federal Yodelling Festival Basel (26–28 June 2026)
- Yodelling meeting of the Jungfrau region
- Grindelwald street festival
- 55th Bernese-Cantonal Yodelling Festival Lenk-St. Stephan (20.-22.06.2025)
- Bachläger Chilbi (06.07.2025)
- Alphorn meeting Männlichen (03.08.2025)
- Church concert (06.12.2025)
More information: www.jodlerklub-grindelwald.ch
Edelwyss Stärnen Grindelwald
The Edelwyss-Stärnen, Edelweiss-Stars Grindelwald were founded in 1973 and are now led by Markus Jaun. There are currently 10 yodelers active in the choir.
The next events:
- Performance at entertainment and yodeling evenings
- Grindelwald street festivals
- Yodeling meeting of the Jungfrau region
More information: www.edelwyss-staernen.ch
Supporters and partners
Many thanks to all our partners and sponsors who make a significant contribution to the organizatio
Contact
Heidi Schlunegger-Friedli
OK-Präsidentin 1. EJJF Grindelwald
info@ejjf-grindelwald.com
