More than raclette and yodeling: Impressions from the Swiss Festival 2025

1300 visitors, 35 exhibitors and the raclette sold out from half past four in the afternoon. This is the result of the Swiss Festival, which took place in Melbourne on August 2. We were there to capture the atmosphere.

More than 1,300 people visited the Swiss Festival at their new location in Williamstown in Melbourne. Credit: Swiss Festival / Francine Schaepper

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Der Swiss Yodel Choir Matterhorn trägt traditionelle schweizer Kleidung bei den Auftritten. Credit: Swiss Festival / LUKE DAVID

Guggemusik wird traditionell während der Schweizer Fastnacht gespielt. Diese Band kam aus Auckland, Neuseeland, extra für das Festival angereist. Credit: LUKE DAVID