If you have passed by the KKL or Lucerne train station this past week then you may have noticed a hive of activity as the city prepares for it’s annual Autumn Fair. Or maybe you noticed the huge ferris wheel appear overnight. Either way, you may be wondering what the Autumn Fair is all about and what to expect from it. We’ve summarised below a few things to help you make the most of this fun, dazzling event.
What is the Lozärner Määs?
Every year, the Lucerne Autumn Fair (Lozärner Määs) takes place in the heart of Lucerne, right next to the train station. This year the fair is celebrating 650 years and will run from Saturday 5th October until Sunday 20th October. It begins at Bahnhofplatz and runs along the banks of the KKL to Inselipark.
The Chilbi, or Luzerner Määs, was traditionally a county fair and originally to help celebrate the city’s patron Saint, (October 2.) and the priests ordination day. The fair today is more centred around welcoming the autumn with stalls, shops, music and good food!
What can you expect to find at Lozärner Määs?
The Lucerne autumn fair brings the city of life, with over 100 little wooden houses placed along the river banks, serving food, craft, candies, and so much more. The city will be lit with lights, rides and there will be a ‘festival’ vibe to the city that you won’t want to miss out on experiencing. There is a special ambience to the Lucerne autumn fair. It definitely says something when during these 16 days just over 400,000 visitors are expected to visit our “little town’s” county fair!
What are the opening times of the Lozärner Määs?
The opening ceremony for the Lucerne autumn fair will begin at 10:00 Saturday 5th October at the Määs-Torbogen on the Inseli. With the fair celebrating 650 years, it’s sure to be a special occasion. There are a number of other special events and activities taking place throughout the course of the fair, so make sure to check out the event website here for all of the details.
The opening hours of the goods fair are daily from 10:00 until 19:00. The last day it is open until 18:00.
Luna Park is open daily from 10:00 until 22:00 with the exception of Fridays and Saturdays until 23:00. On the last day, Luna Park is open until 20:00.
Planning to visit the fair this year? Send us your pictures by tagging us on Instagram @livingin.swiss. Enjoy!
