A weekend steeped in the traditions of Central Switzerland

Enjoy an unforgettable weekend in the heart of Central Switzerland, where customs, traditions and music come alive. Immerse yourself in the harmonious world of yodelling, marvel at colourful carnival dresses and costumes, and get inspired by rousing traditional performances.

Ländler rural music ensembles will set the musical tone, soundtracking your day with their rustic melodies. What's more, “Guuggenmusigen” (traditional marching bands) from the canton of Lucerne will create a lively carnival atmosphere with their infectious energy.

Get ready for a weekend combining tradition and joie de vivre in quintessential Central Swiss style!

Saturday Programme

• The “Moraine Örgeler” ensemble will provide a melodic backdrop throughout the day.
• “Betruf” (traditional shepherds’ and herders’ prayer call) & welcome speech
• Jodelklub Flueblüemli Luzern (yodelling club)
• Klöpferschule Kriens (whip-cracking demonstration)
• Nüsslergesellschaft Brunnen-Ingenbohl (an organisation that promotes the traditional “Nüsseln” carnival dance)
• Guuggemusig Leuechotzeler Lozärn (traditional marching band).
• “s’Chlefele läbt” (Chlefele lives on) society

Sunday Programme

• The “Trio Örgeliwirbel” will provide a melodic backdrop throughout the day.
• Klöpferschule Kriens (whip-cracking demonstration)
• Trachtengruppe Baar (folk dance group)
• Guuggemusig Shteichocher Chriens (traditional marching band)
• Jugendtrachtengruppe Nidwalden (young people's folk dance group)
• Kinder- und Jugendtrachtengruppe Flüelen (children’s and young people’s folk dance group)
• “s’Chlefele läbt” (Chlefele lives on) society

Autumn Market

All types of homemade and artisan craft products are available to buy at the Ballenberg Museum‘s Autumn Market. Numerous craftsmen and women present superb products such as apple fritters, natural cosmetics and much more in the museum section East Midlands. There will also be numerous craft demonstrations.

Highlights are the cider press in the barn from Meggen, Lucerne (752) and the "schnaps" distillery in operation.