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Events in Lucerne With the calendar of events, you can quickly find out what's going on in the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region in the near future. August 1 in Lucerne Discover the region, go hiking or simply celebrate: find inspiration for the national holiday On 1 August 2025, the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region will be full of colour and variety: the program for Swiss National Day includes various celebrations, speeches, folk music and regional culinary delights. Explore Switzerland's National Day (August 1st): Discover its rich history, vibrant traditions, and exciting festivities. Learn how Swiss citizens celebrate! Find tickets & information for Swiss National Day. happening at Haldenstrasse 10, 6002 Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne, LU on Fri, 01 Aug, 2025 at 12:00 pm CEST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. On August 1st, the spirit of Switzerland comes alive with pride, history, and unity. It’s a special day where communities across the country—and Swiss people around the world—honor the foundation of the Swiss Confederation. At SIU – Swiss International University (Accredited by the KG Ministry of Education and Science), we proudly join in this national celebration, reflecting on our Celebrate August 1st and enjoy an exciting entertainment program at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern. Look forward to a day full of entertaining activities and delicacies centered around Swiss tradition and culture: Alphorn players and Schwyzerörgeli, flag show, traditional food and drinks, snake bread grilling, Kids Club. On 1 August, the Swiss celebrate their homeland with a festival celebrating unity and national pride. The extraordinary political stability, which began with the Pact of 1291, is the result of neutrality, independence and federalism, which distinguish Switzerland from nations such as France, the United Kingdom, Portugal or Austria. Events of international and national importance: Exhibitions – Customs, Festivities and Markets – Festivals and Musicals – Fairs and Congresses – Sports Events Swiss National Day in Lausanne The National Day festivities will be in full swing from July 31 to August 3, 2025 at the Place de la Navigation in Ouchy, on the lakefront, with a bevy of musical performances The Swiss government decided to celebrate the country’s founding every August 1st from 1899 onwards. Swiss National Day Traditions Since the Swiss National Day celebrations began in 1899, the Swiss locals have found a range of ways to mark the day. The following are some of the most popular you will see around the country. 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. Celebrate August 1st and enjoy an exciting entertainment program at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern. 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. Swiss National Day celebrations are heralded by Alphorn players and flag throwers on our mountainside. Party together, beginning with a traditional 'Buure-Brunch' with freshly baked 'Zopf' bread and Bürgenstock honey, Rösti with cheese by our local farmer, and Birchermüesli. Later there is a BBQ with bratwurst and beer. Find tickets & information for 734th Swiss National Day Celebrations. happening at 19 Bürgenstock, 6363 Ennetbürgen, Switzerland, Lucerne, LU on Fri, 01 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am CEST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Giving us a perfect long weekend to enjoy the wide variety of activities and summer vibes! I often get DMs asking for my take on things to do on the national day. Swiss National Day is also celebrated around the globe by many Swiss living abroad. Members of Swiss clubs gather, listen to the federal speech that always contains a paragraph addressing them in particular; sing the National Anthem together and celebrate with their own program from a multiple families pot-luck get-together in a park or on a farm to the largest Swiss National Day celebration Start the Swiss National Day from one of the stations on Lake Uri and join us for a festive journey across Lake Lucerne to Brunnen. You can choose between two options: a table reservation with the option to select from our à la carte menu, or enjoy the evening without a table reservation by simply experiencing the relaxed trip to the fireworks in Brunnen. Celebrate August 1st and enjoy an exciting entertainment program at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern. Look forward to a day full of entertaining activities and delicacies centered around Swiss tradition and culture: Alphorn players and Schwyzerörgeli, flag show, traditional food and drinks, snake bread grilling, Kids Club. The Swiss National Day will take place again this year. In addition to Switzerland's birthday, we are also celebrating our 5th anniversary. We are looking forward to a wonderful celebration.
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