EVENTS

Combine your holiday with one of the many events and festivals taking place throughout the season.  Some of these events are the biggest in the Swiss ski calendar and see the resorts transformed into a carnival atmosphere.


Lauberhorn downhill ski race.
14-16 January 2011
The longest, toughest and most spectacular of them all. For 80 years the Lauberhorn ski race in Wengen has guaranteed nail-biting thrills against a spectacular mountain backdrop. After the race the course is open to any skier and snowboarder who dares! Complete with timed section and speed indicator at the Hanneggschuss.world.


Grindelwald International Snow Festival
17-22 January 2011
At his time, Grindelwald features free exhibitions of ice sculptures and you can watch people creating pieces of temporary art.


Inferno Ski Race
19-22 Jan 2011
Visit the largest amateur skiing race in the world, the race takes place in the Swiss Alpine resort of Mürren.  The four day event includes a cross-country race a giant slalom and a downhill.


Polo World Cup in St Moritz
27-30 Jan 2011
St Moritz hosts the polo world cup on snow, some of the highest rated players worldwide test their skills on the frozen lake.


Lucerne Carnival
11-16 Feb 2011
Every year for two weeks this lively city plays host to Lucerne Fasnacht. The Fasnach tradition dates back to the Middle Ages when people wanted an excuse to party one last time before Lent but recently it's become more of a symbol marking the end of Winter.


White Turf
7/14/21 Feb 2011
The international horse races of St Moritz have established themselves among the most spectacular winter events in the whole of Europe. Thousands of spectators enjoy six captivating races on the town's frozen lake.



Engadine skimarathon
13 Mar 2011
On the second Sunday in March, the second largest open cross-country ski race in the world takes places, up to 12,000 competitors take part in this colourful 42km event