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THE SWISS NATIONAL DAY

 

About the Swiss National Day 2025 in NYC

The Swiss National Day in New York City (SND NYC) is an annually held event commemorating the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291. Organized by the various Swiss organizations in New York, it brings together Swiss, Swiss-Americans, and friends of Switzerland, on or around Switzerland's official August 1st National Day for a day of festivities and celebration.

The SND celebration is one of the largest and most prominent event of its kind in the United States. Every year, thousands of families and individuals come to enjoy and mingle in New York City, whilst enjoying fine Swiss food and drinks, distinctly Swiss entertainment, and activities for people of all ages. The SND also is host to the Swiss Village, which features other Swiss non-profits, clubs, and vendors presenting uniquely Swiss items.

After a tremendous success of the 2024 Swiss National Day, we were able to secure the scenic location of the 2023 and 2024 celebrations again - the Hudson, featuring a unique and scenic view of the river and providing a nice summer breeze during the hot summer days.

Event Details

Date / Time

Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location & Directions

The Hudson, 348 Dyckman St, New York, NY 10034

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Admission

  • Kids (0-10 years) are free of charge.

  • Pre-Sale General Admission - price $20

    • Includes entry to the venue and 1 free raffle ticket

  • Pre-Sale Package - price $48

    • Includes 1 General Admission entry ticket, 2 free raffle tickets, 2 glasses of Swiss wine, and 1 Food Voucher for Raclette or Bratwust

  • General Admission - day of the event - price $25

    • Solely available if the event is not sold out

    • Includes entry to the venue and 1 free raffle ticket

Tickets

Ticket sale starts on the 9th of June at noon and closes the day before the event on Friday August 1st at noon. In case the event is not sold out, we will be able to sell General admission tickets directly at the venue.

To secure your spot, please follow below link and select your desired ticket option:

Food

You may pre-purchase a bundle through our website, that already includes some food and beverages.
However, you will have the ability to purchase all items also directly at the venue. Only cards are accepted for those items.

During the event, the prices are set for the following:
Raclette, with Potatoes and Cornichons: $12
Swiss Red wine: $12
Swiss White wine: $12
Bratwurst with side salads: $12
Cake from a diverse offering: $12

The Kiosk also offers Swiss classics for purchase, which may be consumed directly at the venue. For these items, only cards are accepted.

Apart from that, there are other beverages (such as beer and sodas) for sale, which will be handled directly by the venue. Those items can be paid with both card and cash.

Program*

4:00 pm - Doors open

5:00 pm - US and Swiss National anthems followed by remarks by Swiss Consul General, Ambassador Niculin Jäger, and Silvan Lehner, President Swiss Society of New York

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Alphorn session

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Children Face Painting

6:30 pm - 7:15 pm - Kids Magic Show

7:30 pm - Raffle Drawing

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - DJ set

10:00 pm - end of the event

*program is not final and is still subject to change. 

Volunteering

The entire day will require lots of coordination and work. We are thankful for any assistance that can help us facilitate a smooth and successful event.

If you would like to be engaged with the community, be a key part of the success of the event by lending a hand, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@swisssociety.org with your name and phone number!

Raffle

As one of the highlights of the Swiss National Day, we have multiple raffle prizes available. Each General Admission includes 1, and each Package includes 2 free raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased on-site.

In case you would like to support the Swiss Society’s mission with some raffle prizes, please feel free to contact us at info@swisssociety.org with your name, phone number, and raffle prize!

Frequently asked questions

  • By purchasing a ticket in advance, you will have guaranteed entry to the venue along with entertainment, activities, and more. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

    With the entry, you will also receive one (1) raffle ticket to have a chance to win one of the in-kind donations by our generous sponsors.

  • Please note that to purchase Raclette, Raffle tickets, Swiss wine, and cake coupons no cash payments will be accepted.

    Other food and beverage items (sold by the venue) can be purchased by cash or card.

  • Based on our experience from last year’s Swiss National Day, parking will be extremely limited. The few available spots tend to fill up very early. We therefore strongly encourage the use of public transportation or ride-sharing services.

    Should you still choose to arrive by car, we recommend looking for street parking in the surrounding area or reserving a spot in advance at one of the nearby parking facilities listed below:

    • 270 Dyckman Street Parking (closest garage to venue) - Reserve Spot

  • Yes, we are looking to offer some Swiss favorite foods and beverages at reasonable prices, so that you can experience even more feeling at home.

  • We are working relentlessly to make the Swiss National Day celebrations a huge success for both adults and kids and try to anticipate most questions. If you have any open questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to send us an email to info@swisssociety.org!

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

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Swiss National Day 2024 Pictures

Were you present at the last Swiss National Day celebration?
Get a moment of nostalgia by viewing last year’s pictures.

Will this be your first year of joining the festivities?
Get an idea of what can be expected of this event!

History of the Swiss National Day

Switzerland is one of the oldest States in the world. More than 700 years ago, the inhabitants of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden signed a contract of mutual aid and protection, the “Federal Charter”, which has since been considered to be Switzerland’s deed of foundation. This solemn oath, taken on August 1, 1291 on the legendary Rütli meadow overlooking Lake Lucerne, was mainly an act of rebellion against the Habsburgs, the rulers of the kingdom of Austria, who at the time were planning to extend their sphere of influence as far as the territories bordering the St. Gotthard.