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Swiss Experts Travel Nation for August 1st Understanding Switzerland’s National Day & Travel Dynamics August 1st, Swiss National Day ( Schweizer Nationalfeiertag), isn’t just a day of fireworks and festivities; it’s a significant travel day within Switzerland and for Swiss citizens traveling abroad. Celebrate Switzerland’s National Day (August 1st) If you’re lucky enough to be in Interlaken on August 1st, you’re in for a spectacular celebration of Swiss National Day. The annual celebration of Swiss National Day is a unique and truly patriotic event held all over Switzerland every summer, to mark the nation's coming into existence. Booming fireworks, a sea of red and white flags, and a whole day away from the office are the norm in the country on every August 1. Events of international and national importance: Exhibitions – Customs, Festivities and Markets – Festivals and Musicals – Fairs and Congresses – Sports Events AnonymousInactive 73394 posts 19 July 2022 at 17:34:02 #827817 We are excited to be in town during the Swiss National Day and are wondering the best place to watch the festivities? We are based in Interlaken but happy to travel by train if there is a “must see” celebration somewhere. Also, will businesses/restaurants be closed Sporty types can sign up for a cycling race, marathon or run around Lake Brienz. Scores of events take place in the Holiday Region Interlaken: celebrate Swiss National Day or the country’s longest new year party in Interlaken. Celebrate August 1st in Interlaken Experience how numerous customs are practiced in the Holiday Region Interlaken on Swiss National Day. Celebrate August 1st in Interlaken Experience how numerous customs are practiced in the Holiday Region Interlaken on Swiss National Day. Events: All events in Interlaken. Up-to-date information about exhibitions, customs, concerts, festivals, theatre, children & families, art, culture and much more. Experience the 1st of August in Interlaken with traditional customs. In the Kursaalpark, 28 paragliders present the cantonal flags in flight and open the festivities, followed by a large folklore parade and folk festival on the Stadthausplatz in Unterseen. A children's torchlight parade, bonfires and an artistic firework display round off the day. Swiss National Day in Interlaken RedBull Power, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, via Flickr Every year on August 1st, Swiss National Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Interlaken. This day commemorates Switzerland’s unity and independence, and the atmosphere is vibrant with festivities. Typically, locals and visitors gather in parks, often enjoying traditional Swiss cuisine while adorned in red and white, the national colors Celebrate Swiss National Day in Interlaken Experience how Holiday Region Interlaken maintains its various customs on Swiss National Day. Highlights include bonfires that are lit on the slopes of the surrounding mountains, as well as various folklore performances, from alphorn blowing to flag twirling and yodelling. Celebrate August 1st in Interlaken Experience how numerous customs are practiced in the Holiday Region Interlaken on Swiss National Day. 9am: arrive interlaken and go to Harder Kulm and back 11am: Swiss National Day performance in Kursaal 11.30am - 2pm free timing. please suggest 2pm lunch 3.15pm: watch the parade on Höheweg street (maybe we can skip it if we decide to go to the lakes or nearby areas). please suggest if any other things to do. 3.30pm - 7pm free timing. please The Vibe in the Lucerne Region: For those living in or near Central Switzerland, the celebration around Lake Lucerne is all about that quintessential summer feeling with music and food. The town of Brunnen, in particular, hosts a two-day party. My Personal Tip: The fireworks in Brunnen on the evening of August 1st are spectacular. Events of international and national importance: Exhibitions – Customs, Festivities and Markets – Festivals and Musicals – Fairs and Congresses – Sports Events August 1st swiss celebrate homeland On 1 August, the Swiss celebrate their homeland, commemorating the birth of the Confederation in 1291 with the Rütli Pact. With national pride, they combine history, traditions and a strong sense of community, accompanied by the national anthem, the Swiss Psalm. On August 1 each year, Switzerland celebrates its own founding with bonfires, flags, and speeches. Customs range from traditional to modern – with fireworks still a big bone of contention. Swiss National Day Parade: Farmers in Traditional Costumes The celebrations were only at the beginning and in the afternoon, under a burning sun and an uncommon heat, it was time for the picturesque parade along Interlaken main road. One after the other, small groups walked across the town with their traditional costumes, evoking famous characters of the Swiss history and traditions. Experience the Swiss National Day in Brienz on the lake. From 2 p.m. food & drinks From 7 p.m. Celebration, musical entertainment and Speech From 9.30 p.m. burning Swiss cross on rock band Burg (only in good weather) 21.50 h Lake fireworks 21.50 Lake fireworks
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