This section contains an overview of the most relevant events in Switzerland.
19 August 2021
The photo festival Alt.+1000 presents its 6th edition in the mountains of canton Neuchâtel. For almost four weeks, the work of contemporary Swiss and international photographers will be exhibited, including Yuri Andries, Douglas Mandry, Simone Kappeler, Catherine Leutenegger, Cyril Porchet, Thomas Flechtner, Brigitte Lustenberger and Olga Cafiero. This new edition is dedicated to nature and … Read more » “The Photo Festival Alt.+1000”
8 August 2021
More than 8 million visitors have visited the Appenzeller Schaukäserei (workshop of Appenzeller cheese production) in Stein (Appenzell Innerrhoden) since 2008. The Appenzeller Schaukäserei is an extraordinary journey of discovery: from cheese-making to the beauty of the picturesque Appenzell countryside. One can feel and smell the traditions and customs. Try to find out why Appenzell … Read more » “Appenzeller Cheese Production”
20 July 2021
One of the world’s largest outdoor exhibitions is taking place in Bad Ragaz and the village of Valens in the Tamina valley (canton of St. Gallen). More than 400 sculptures by 83 artists from 16 countries are on display. The festival takes place every three years. The festival of small sculptures is in display at … Read more » “8. Triennale Bad Ragaz”
5 July 2021
The concept of Calanca Biennale 2021 aims to present the valley through contemporary art. At the same time, Calanca Biennale raises an ecological message. The Biennale consists of two parts. Around 220 artists from all over the world present graphic illustrations of “the crocodile” in an international contest. The contemporary artwork shows the Valley by … Read more » “Calanca Biennale 2021”
27 June 2021
The project (Red Bull the Edge: A Matterhorn VR experience) is the result of an innovative and long-term collaboration between Swiss and international pioneers. They developed the idea of the Geneva film producers Stefan Lauper and Consuelo Frauenfelder. Thanks to a completely new 3D technology, an agency transformed the drone footage into an interactive and … Read more » “VR-Climbing the Matterhorn”
27 June 2021
The diversity of castles in Canton Bern is an attraction by itself. No two are alike, each has its peculiarities, architecture and (building) history. Permanent and temporary exhibitions are presented in a park- or gardensetting, on the shores of a lake and often with a magnificent view of or in the middle of the mountain … Read more » “The Castles of Bern”
23 June 2021
The Origen Foundation (Nova Fundaziun Origen) is building a White Tower (der Weisse Turm) in the village of Mulegns (canton of Graubünden), not to be confused with the Julierturm of Origen on the Julier Pass. The White Tower is a digitally printed building that tells of the village’s history, the homesickness of Graubünden emigrants and, … Read more » “The White Tower of Mulegns”
16 June 2021
The 74th Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary Art (La 74e Biennale d’art contemporain) of the Society of Friends of the Museum of Fine Arts (la Société des amis du Musée des beaux-arts, SaMbA) will take place at the Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des beaux-arts) in La Chaux-de-Fonds from 16 May to 29 August 2021. Organised … Read more » “74th Biennial Exhibition”
12 June 2021
With its exceptional panorama, La Vue-des-Alpes is an attractive place on the pass between Neuchâtel and La Chaux-de-Fonds. The panorama of the Alpine giants is set against the backdrop of the Jura landscapes and man-made objects, such as dry stone walls, wooded pastures, alpine chalets, and agricultural and livestock activities. Art-en-Vue is a festival Dialogue … Read more » “In Dialog with the Landscape”
10 June 2021
The programme of the annual summer festival of the Origen Foundation (Fundaziun Origen) in Riom (Canton of Grisons) revolves around creation and destruction, myth and evolution, paradise and the end of the world. With 11 premieres and 132 events, Origen is venturing into a strong revival after the long pandemic silence. The festival is dedicated … Read more » “Origen Summerfestival Creaziun”
