One of the most captivating and picturesque traditions in Switzerland is the Alpabzug, a vibrant celebration that marks the return of cows and livestock from their summer sojourn in the high Alpine pastures to their cozy winter homes in the valleys. This age-old tradition provides […]
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Starting on April 28 and lasting until May 7 the LUGA, the regional farmer’s market is back in town. It is a celebration of Swiss culture, agriculture, and innovation. The LUGA fair is a beloved tradition in Lucerne and has been held on and off
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By now we hope that we have whipped up your enthusiasm for Fasnacht. The first point that you need to cover is what to wear, just like for any good party! There are several shops locally that can help you with this: If you are
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On Saturday, February 11th, Lucerne will enter its fifth season: Fasnacht. Here we share where and when to be to make the most of this unique time of the year. We’ve put all the essentials into this post so that you can make the most
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If you’ve been here for a while, you know the drill: every year right before Lent the whole of Luzern lets its hair down for a new Fasnacht. The official kick-off happens at around four in the morning on Fat Thursday with an explosion of
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The Christmas spirit has returned to Lucerne, albeit with fewer Christmas lights and cancelled ice skating, but there are still enough festivities, markets, food and magic to enjoy and celebrate this festive time of the year. Fun Activities & Food Most Christmas markets will run
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The official Advent season begins tomorrow, Thursday 24 November at 17.30, at the Europaplatz at the Culture and Convention Centre (KKL) until 18:30. The tree will shine brightly for the first time this year. Another illumination event, with the motto “something different”, begins at 18:30
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Geisslechlöpfe is a custom celebrated in the city of Lucerne that gets everyone, well almost everyone, in the mood for Samichlaus season. This year the streets will resonate with the rhythmic sounds of whip cracking between 3 November and 8 December when the Geisslechlöpfer are
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The Swiss are embracing Halloween with great glee, but do not be fooled just because Halloween isn’t a Swiss tradition doesn’t mean that there aren’t things that go bump in the night here. Take the story of the Joller House which stood up until 2010
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After being cancelled for the past couple of years, Lucerne’s very own county fair, the Lozärner Määs will resume! From October 1 until October 16 beginning at Bahnhofplatz and running along the banks of the KKL until Inselipark, the city will be lit up with
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