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Foire de Genève. Courtesy of Sylvia Marti

Foire de Genève

13 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Switzerland's annual Foire de Geneva takes place at the Palexpo Exhibition Centre. Thousands fill their shopping baskets with all the latest gadgetry. This is a great opportunity for every…

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St-Martin Celebrations

21 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

An age-old tradition in the Jura, the St-Martin Celebrations are best experienced in the small town of Porrentruy. Head to the market square to sample pork-based delicacies including black…

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Blickfang logo. Courtesy of René Grüninger PR

Blickfang

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Design lovers explore the world of homeware, fashion and jewellery at the Blickfang fair at Kongresshaus Zürich. Local and international designers display their latest collections and are…

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Berne's annual Zibelemärit onion market. Copyright by: Schweiz Tourismus By-Line: swiss-image.ch/Stephan Engler

Zibelemärit

23 Nov 2009 (annual)

Berne brings tears to visitors' eyes as the Zibelemärit onion market takes over the old city. Farmers from all over Switzerland present over 50 tons of produce and onions decorate the streets.…

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Geneva Supercross

4 - 5 Dec 2009 (annual)

Held at the Palexpo, Geneva's Supercross is a hair-raising spectacle featuring 30 of the world's best motorcyclists going round at breakneck speed. Should the adrenaline rush prove too much…

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Whiskyship

3 - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

Zurich's Whiskyship festival is held on a collection of ships moored in the beautiful Bürkliplatz dock. Sample some of the finest blends and single malts, and get a taste of the Highlands with…

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Piu' Gusto

5 - 8 Dec 2009 (annual)

Piu' Gusto (meaning "more taste"), held at the Centro Esposizioni Lugano, is an exhibition fair dedicated to gourmet food and drink. Thousands of visitors revel in a rich cornucopia of…

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Christmas spirit in St. Moritz (1822 m) in the Upper Engadine, Canton Graubuenden. The Neo-Gothic tower of the reformed church can be seen in the middle of the picture. Copyright by Switzerland Tourism By-line: swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger

St Moritz Christmas Market

9 Dec 2009 (annual)

The lively St Moritz Christmas Market fills the pedestrianised area of St Moritz around Plazza Mauritius with the sights, scents and sounds of Christmas. Stalls display everything from…

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A chalet at Geneva's Christmas Market. Courtesy of Wonderful World Swiss Attractions Website Image courtesy of Wonderful World Swiss Attractions Website

International Christmas Market

25 Nov - 24 Dec 2009 (annual)

This Christmas market on Geneva's Place de la Fusterie offers shoppers the chance to stock up for the festive season with locally made arts and crafts and colourful knick-knacks from around…

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Holidays and Health Fair

14 - 17 Jan 2010 (annual)

The Holidays and Health Fair at the BEA Bern Expo centre covers all you need to know about holidaying in Switzerland and how to lead a healthy life. Learn about Swiss health farms, nutrition…

New Year's Ball

Jan 2010 (annual)

Lucerne welcomes the new year in Viennese style with the grand New Year's Ball at the Kultur- und Kongresszentrum. The Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra performs Strauss melodies, while accomplished…

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St. Moritz Gourmet Festival: Grand Gourmet Finale. Copyright swiss-image.ch/Photo by Andy Mettler

St Moritz Gourmet Festival

1 - 5 Feb 2010 (annual)

During the St Moritz Gourmet Festival, chefs from all over Europe cook together with their young local colleagues, promising a fantastic combination of perfect ski conditions and exquisite…

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Engadine Ski Marathon. © Kur- und Verkehrsverein St. Moritz By-line: swiss-image.ch

Engadine Ski Marathon

14 Mar 2010 (annual)

St Moritz hosts the internationally renowned Engadine Ski Marathon. The 42km (26.2-mile) course draws around 13,000 participants for a gruelling day of cross-country skiing. The race starts in…

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Baselworld, Basel. Courtesy of MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel) Ltd

Baselworld

18 - 25 Mar 2010 (annual)

Basel has an international reputation for producing some of the best watches in the world. It's no surprise that the city hosts the world's finest watch and jewellery fair, Baselworld, at its…

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Trowel - the offical chocolate sampling gadget. Courtesy of Eurochocolate

More Chocolate

Mar 2010 (annual)

In 2009 the Italian chocoholic's delight, Eurochocolate, moves to Lugano in Switzerland, and is renamed More Chocolate. Events include chocolate-related city tours and a chocolate spa where…

The Palexpo trade-fair centre; © Palexpo Palexpo

International Exhibition of Inventions

Apr 2010 (annual)

Geneva's Palexpo Exhibition Centre hosts the International Exhibition of Inventions. Industrial and commercial companies, inventors and researchers, associations, private and state…

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Stands at the Europ'art fair, Geneva; Credit to Europ'art Secretariat Europ'art Secretariat

Europ'art Fair

Apr 2010 (annual)

The Europ'art Fair provides an annual forum for artists, agents and buyers at Geneva's Palexpo Exhibition Centre. Enthusiasts come from around the world to search for the latest sensations, or…

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Photo Courtesy SlowUp Website

SlowUp

Apr 2010 (annual)

SlowUp is an environmentally friendly organisation that runs projects to close roads to motorised transport. In Murten (Morat), more than 60,000 people come together to follow the beautiful…

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Lausanne Carnival

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

The three-day Lausanne carnival offers food stands, street theatre, processions, confetti fights, live music, DJs until late and much more.

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Kreislauf 4 + 5

May 2010 (annual)

Keen shoppers explore Zurich's arty four and five districts at a kind of 'open weekend' for fashionistas. Centred on Langstrasse street, around 60 boutiques hold special events. Food and drink…


Highlights

Foire de Genève

Palexpo Exhibition Centre, Geneva

13 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Blickfang

Kongresshaus Zürich, Zürich

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

Zibelemärit

Berne

23 Nov 2009 (annual)