The best upcoming Alpine events

Curated experiences not to be missed.

If you thought your summer holiday in the Alps is limited to hikes or other outdoor adventures, you’ll be pleased to hear about some of the more unusual events to be experienced in the coming month.

From outdoor cinemas to design extravaganzas and culinary delights, there’s something here for everyone.

Finding the real gems can be troublesome, so we’ve sifted through the best alpine events this summer and share some of our favourites.

Friends and Fools Feldküche

23rd September 2023
Wild with Elif Oskan (Gül Restoran) & Markus Stöckle (Rosi Zürich)

The Rote Wand Hotel in Lech on the Arlberg is no stranger to gourmet experiences, but takes this to another new level with a series of “Feldküche” (field kitchen) events this summer.

These field kitchen pop-ups combine cuisine with nature in unusual places, with long communal dining tables positioned in remarkable settings by the lake or in the mountains, celebrating the best food and promising unforgettable hours away from the humdrum of life.

The next event, Wild, marries Elif Oskan’s (Gül Restoran) Turkish cuisine with Markus Stöckle's (Rosi Zurich) focus on Bavarian favourites, and takes place on Saturday 23 September.

Bookings for the experience are available with or without hotel reservations at the Rote Wand.

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A LOVE BEYOND III

21. - 24. September 2023
Workshops, Mindfulness & DJ Sounds

The Zermatt CERVO Mountain Resort has long celebrated mindfulness, sustainability, and respectful use of resources, and they bring this to new heights with the “A Love Beyond” festival, running from 21 - 24 September.

Guests can attend a series of interactive workshops, intimate concerts, and engaging lectures, united by the motto of “Let’s Go Beyond” as the festival celebrates inspiration, reflection, and new perspectives.

The festival is free to attend for hotel guests, but will also be open to the public on the Saturday afternoon.

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blooms at The Dolder Grand

June - September 2023
refined creations from the kitchen garden

The majestic Dolder Grand hotel in Zurich is known for its Michelin-starred cuisine - but it’s adding a whole new layer of culinary delights with this year’s outdoor restaurant, Blooms.

Located on the edge of the forest and nestled amidst vegetable beds and fruit bushes, this terraced garden restaurant celebrates the very garden it is located in, with a focus on vegetarian, vegan, regional, and seasonal dishes whipped up by fine dining chef Heiko Nieder and his team.

Ingredients come directly from the hotel’s own gardens, with a few other high-quality products sourced from local producers nearby.

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7132 Thermal Cinema

11th August - 24th September 2023

This summer, the majestic outdoor pool area at the 7132 Therme Vals in Switzerland has been transformed into an open-air cinema, where you can enjoy some of the best Hollywood blockbusters and select Swiss films and documentaries under the alpine sky, nestled between 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite and the purest thermal water. While the cinema itself and the spectacular views have plenty to offer, guests can also enjoy  the thermal pools and facilities until 1 am on cinema nights. Screenings take place twice a week until 24 September, with both German and English films shown. Admission to the open-air cinema is free for hotels guests, but outside visitors can also purchase tickets to join in on the fun.

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Zürich Design Weeks

31st August - 19th September 2023

The second round of the Zurich Design Weeks will run from 31 August to 19 September, celebrating the many facets of Swiss design.

The theme for this event is “Transition”, focusing on design as more than beautiful, and as a useful problem-solving process that generates added value and supports a world in transition, looking back at both past transitions and present concerns as we move away from disposable goods to a more circular economy.

Guests are invited to visit exhibitions and workshops, participate in discussions, and explore the many studios, stores, brands, and designers that have opened up their doors and processes to share with the world.

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