October 2025 in Switzerland
Enjoy wine harvests, chestnut season, and cultural festivals like Alpabfahrt
In October, Switzerland turns into a beautiful autumn destination with vibrant foliage and crisp air, perfect for hiking and scenic walks. The wine harvest season begins, especially in Lavaux, with tours and tastings, while chestnut season fills the air with the aroma of roasted chestnuts. Festivals like Alpabfahrt (cattle descent) celebrations add cultural flair. It’s a great time to explore Swiss cities, enjoy cozy mountain retreats, and savour seasonal specialties like fondue and chestnuts.
OCT 3-5 Döttingen Winegrowers' Festival - 72nd Round
OCT 4 Autumn Festival – Ascona | Désalpe in Semsales
OCT 5 Mondereignis im Martinsloch in Elm - UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona
OCT 6 Grindelwald Annual Market
OCT 9-16 82nd OLMA - Swiss Agriculture and Food Fair – St. Gallen
OCT 10-12 Chlosterchilbi – St. Urban LU
OCT 11 Chestnut Festival - Ascona | Älplerfest - Lenk im Simmental
OCT 11-12 Autumn Festival & Cheese Market – Bellinzona | Chestnut Festival – Fully
OCT 18-26 Swiss Indoors Basel
OCT 23-25 Rallye International du Valais – Martigny
OCT 23-26 Gstaad Litetray Autumn
OCT 24-26 Trüelete - Vintage Festival – Twann | World Raclette Championships- Morgins
OCT 25 Onion Day – market Biel | Bonvillars Truffle Market - Bonvillars
OCT 25-NOV 11 Basel Autumn Fair
OCT 26 Swiss City Marathon – Lucerne | Lausanne Marathon
OCT 29 – NOV 1 Jazznojazz - Zurich
OCT 30- NOV 9 DAZ Digtal Arts Zurich
OCT 30- NOV 13 Expovina Weinschiffe - Zurich