Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Spring in Zurich begins with a centuries-old tradition 🔥 At Sechseläuten, a colourful parade of Zurich guilds makes its way through the city. In the evening, the famous Böögg - a snowman that symbolises winter - is then set alight on the Sechseläutenplatz. When its head explodes with a bang, it is said to be a sign that the coming summer will be a beautiful one.
For centuries, this tradition has been a way for locals to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring.
📍 Zurich
Spring in Zurich begins with a centuries-old tradition 🔥 At Sechseläuten, a colourful parade of Zurich guilds makes its way through the city. In the evening, the famous Böögg - a snowman that symbolises winter - is then set alight on the Sechseläutenplatz. When its head explodes with a bang, it is said to be a sign that the coming summer will be a beautiful one.
For centuries, this tradition has been a way for locals to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring.
📍 Zurich
