Switzerland Oktoberfest 2023: Price is cheapest here!

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Munich Oktoberfest, the world’s largest folk festival, starts on September 16. Beer festival season has started in Switzerland. From Zurich to Chur, organizers attract visitors with beer, hit products and Bavarian gastro culture. Entrance and beer prices vary considerably. We have an overview of 17 important events.

Zurich HB
Where: Züri-Wiesn, Bahnhofshalle, 8001 Zurich
When: September 21 to October 4
Single entry: 59 Fr.
Cost of one liter of beer: 16.50 Fr.
Special: The hall of Zurich’s main station, where the festival takes place, was opened in 1847. There’s probably no place more steeped in history for an Oktoberfest.

Zurich Bauschänzli
Where: Stadthausquai 2, 8001 Zurich
When: October 5 – November 4
Single entry: 50 Fr. (including 45 Fr. consumption coupon)
Cost of one liter of beer: 17 Fr.
Special: Oktoberfest offers Bavarian brunch every Saturday starting at 11:00 am. Children are also allowed there.

Winterthur ZH
Where: Winterthur riding hall,zeughausstrasse 67, 8400 Winterthur
When: 12/13/14 19/20/21 October 26/27/28/29 October 2/3/4 October November
Single entry: 40 Fr. (including two liters of beer)
Cost of one liter of beer: 16 Fr.
Special: “Stadl,” a communal dance featuring music including Andy Borg, will take place on Sunday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no age restriction here.

Uster ZH
Where: Landihalle, Quellenstrasse 6, 8610 Uster
When: September 29 – October 14
Single entry: 25 Fr.
Cost of one liter of beer: 16 Fr.
Special: If Bavarian food is too heavy for you, you can alternatively book an aperitif and champagne in advance.

Aarau
Where: Schachen horse racing track, Schwimmbadstrasse 18, 5000 Aarau
When: 6/7 October
Single entry: 20 Fr. (Friday), 25 Fr. (Saturday)
Cost of one liter of beer: 16 Fr.
Special: The festivities only take place on one weekend, but the beer tent is open until 2 a.m. every day.

Baden AG
Where: Trafoplatz, 5400 Baden
When: 19/20/21 26/27/28 September September
Single entry: 25 Fr.
Cost of one liter of beer: 16 Fr.
Exclusive: Barrel shot with Andreas “Ritschi” Ritschard, former singer of the dialect group Plush, on September 19.

Rheinfelden AG
Where: Feldschlösschen Brewery, Theophil-Roniger-Strasse
4310 Rheinfelden
When: 5th/6th/7th/8th. 13/14 October October
Single entry: 69 Fr. (includes mass, starter, pretzels and main course)
Cost of one liter of beer: 14.50 Fr.
Special: You have the opportunity to grab a beer starting at 10am on Sunday, October 8th.

Solothurn
Where: Rythalle Solothurn, Baseltorstrasse 3, 4500 Solothurn
When: 20/21 October and 27/28 October
Single entry: 62.50 Fr. (including main course, bagel and mass)
Cost of one liter of beer: 14 Fr.
Special: The riding hall provides an atmospheric setting for the folk festival.

Zofingen AG
Where: Strengelbacherstrasse 27C, 4800 Zofingen
When: September 16-23
Single entry: 25 Fr.
Cost of one liter of beer: 16 Fr.
Special: Zofingen has live music and DJ every evening until 2pm.

bern
Where: Laupenstrasse 21, 3204 Suri near Bern
When: 6/7 13/14 October 20/21 October October
Single entry: 15 Fr. (Friday), 20 Fr. (Saturday)
Cost of one liter of beer: 13 Fr.
Special: Oktoberfest in Suri, near Bern, is being held for the 31st time and is one of the oldest festivals in Switzerland. The party hall is open until late at night: it doesn’t close until 03.30. Special night bus connections to Bern and Freiburg are guaranteed.

Thun BE
Where: Stockhorn Arena Thun, Weststrasse 12, 3604 Thun
When: 19/20/21 27/28 October October
Single entry: 50 Fr. (25 Fr. consumption coupon included)
Cost of one liter of beer: 15 Fr.
Exclusive: The region’s sports clubs, including FC Thun, Wacker Thun, EHC Thun and UHC Thun, will be represented by players at the title deed ceremony on 19 October.

Frauenfeld TG
Where: Grosse Allmend Frauenfeld
When: 6/7 13/14 October October
Single entry: 15 Fr.
Cost of one liter of beer: 15 Fr.
Special: At Frauenfeld, one of the few Oktoberfests in Switzerland, you can only pay cashless for the first time this year.

Chur GR
Where: Stadthalle Chur, Weststrasse 5, 7000 Chur
When: 27/28 3/4 October November
Single entry: 25 Fr.
Cost of one liter of beer: 16 Fr.
Special: Top chef Urs Auchter cooks Bavarian dishes based on regional ingredients for festival visitors.

Allschwil BL
Where: Zic Zac, Baslerstrasse 355, 4123 Allschwil
When: September 28 – October 14
Single entry: Friday and Saturday from 18.00 to 8.00 pm, other days free
Cost of one liter of beer: 14.80 Fr.
Special: Zic Zac restaurant offers a special Oktoberfest brunch every Saturday and Sunday starting at 10 p.m.

Basel
Where: Volkshaus Basel, Webgasse 12–14, 4058 Basel
When: 20/21 October.
Single entry: 20 Fr. (including beer)
Cost of one liter of beer: 16 Fr.
Special: Opened in 1925, the Volkshaus is located in the middle of Basel and offers an atmospheric and spacious setting for Oktoberfest.

Lucerne
Where: Eiszentrum Lucerne, Eisfeldstrasse 2, 6005 Lucerne
When: 8/9 September 15/16 September, 22/23. 29/30 September September
Single entry: 59 Fr. (includes crackers, two pints of beer and reserved seating)
Cost of one liter of beer: 16 Fr.
Special: You can have your hair done Bavarian style in the festival area.

Pfaffikon SZ
Where: Seedamm Plaza, Seedammstrasse 3, 8808 Pfäffikon
When: 12/13/14 19/20/21 October 26/27/28 October October
Single entry: 59 Fr. (Including 20 Fr. meal coupon and ritual)
Cost of one liter of beer: 18 Fr.
Special: Oktoberfest visitors can stay at the Seedamm Plaza hotel at a discounted rate.

Source : Blick