Sydney (Castle Hill), 3 August: All Day Celebrations from 11.30am in Castle Hill organised by the Swiss Swiss Yodlers and the Swiss Folk Dance Group Alpegruess. Info here. Sydney (Tempe) 24 July, SCCS Swiss National Day Luncheon at the Concordia Club, Tempe. Info here. The day celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Swiss Federal Constitution. The National Picnic Day was attended by Swiss compatriots, friends and families and it was a great day. There were stalls offering Swiss delicacies, barbeques, Swiss Chocolates, Raffles and Silent Auctions, games for the children. The Swiss Yodlers of Sydney – founded in 1968 – are a collective of enthusiastic male and female Singers, who either “can yodel” or just enjoy singing traditional Swiss Song and Yodel Compositions from the “old home country Switzerland”. The kaleidoscopic background and history of our members has served the Club, in its 50th year of existence, very well indeed. Passion and joy for Flyer national day Our Annual Family Picnic over time has become one of – if not THE – highlight (s) in the Swiss Australian Community Calendar, bringing together many families, friends and rare, even first-time visitors from near and far. 6 likes, 0 comments - swissotelsydney on July 31, 2025: "Happy Swiss National Day from all of us at Swissotel Sydney! ️ We’re so proud to bring Swiss hospitality here to Australia everyday. #SwissNationalDay #SwissNationalDay2025 #swissotel #swissotelsydney #accor". The group organized the first Swiss National Day picnic in 1970 at Alf Coopers woolshed in Preston. Woodfire bar-b-que, hay- and straw bales for seating, dancing to continental music and an evening with a bush band till 10 pm ending the day with a giant bonfire. This event has seen some changes in locations over the many years. Playing the alphorn at the Swiss National Day celebrations, Castle Hill, Sydney, Australia, August 2013. Ready for a 40-second journey through Swiss history?⏳ With Swiss National Day just around the corner, find out when and how Switzerland was born Reading Time: 7 minutes Swiss National Day in Australia offers a wonderful opportunity for Swiss expatriates and enthusiasts to come together and celebrate Swiss culture, tradition, and community spirit. Events take place across various capital cities and regions, featuring festivities such as luncheons, live music, lantern parades, traditional food, and bonfires, providing a festive This event is also supported by the Swiss Community Care Society, and the Conulate General of Switzerland in Sydney and the Swiss Embassy in Canberra. The day celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Swiss Federal Constitution. The National Picnic Day was attended by Swiss compatriots, friends and families and it was a great day. There were stalls offering Swiss delicacies, barbeques, Swiss Chocolates, Raffles and Silent Auctions, games for the children. The highly reviewed and always successful Swiss National Day (organised by the Swiss Yodelers of Sydney and The Swiss Folks Dance Group Alpegruess) at Castle Hill Showground is on again this year! There will be a BBQ and drinks (Please no BYO) with Swiss meats and beverages available, including: Bratwurst, Cervelats and Fleischkäse; soft drinks, wine, beer, schnapps, coffee and tea. There Discover Swiss National Day celebrations in Australia held in most of the capital cities and where to buy Swiss food supplies in Australia. Swiss National Day 1st August Lunch or Dinner & Music Swiss National Day Address by the President of the Swiss Confederation Swiss Kids Lantern Parade 1st August Members receive up to 15% discount when dining at the Restaurant Around Australia, our member clubs are celebrating 1 August Swiss National Day. Join them for great Swiss culture, Swiss food and camaraderieand celebrate our home country's 732nd birthday!NSW: The Swiss Yodlers of Sydney and Swiss Folk Dance Group Alpegruess. Sunday, 6 AugustQLD: Swiss Society of Queensland. Saturday, 29 July and Sunday, 30 July (Gold Coast)SA: Swiss Club of South Celebrate Swiss National Day with us at Swissôtel Sydney! Join us on 1 August for our traditional Swiss National Day celebration, held at the Swissôtel in Sydney — on the day itself to celebrate the 733rd Birthday of the Swiss Eidgenossenschaft. Enjoy a beautifully crafted three-course Swiss-style dinner prepared by the hotel’s chef, and immerse yourself in an evening of authentic Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra / Consulate General in Sydney 5h · Enjoying a farm brunch, grilling a cervelat over the fire, or baking a Zopf - these are just some of the traditions that make Swiss National Day so special! 🥖 Discover how we celebrate our day! Jacqueline Ponzio and 10 others 11 1 5 This AI generated voice-over with a horrible American accent Prochaine Sortie.. Next Event.. SWISS NATIONAL DAY PICNIC SUNDAY 3 AUGUST Castle Hill Showground 131Z Showground Road CASTLE HILL The Cercle Romand will hold the raclette stand at the Swiss National Day Picnic. Looking forward to catching up with all members and friends. Swiss National Day Celebration Castle Hill Show Ground, Education and Federation Pavilion, 131Z Showground Road, Castle Hill NSW 2154 (Seating for 1000+ – All weather) On the occasion of Swiss National Day, President Karin Keller-Sutter shares her message with Swiss citizens at home and abroad. We wish everyone a wonderful 1st of August!
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