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Sächsilüte / BBQ at Bonfire

Sächsilüte / BBQ at Bonfire

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

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Let‘s enjoy Sächsilüüte together and BBQ afterwards at the remains of the bonfire! WHAT? The Sächsilüüte, "The six o'clock ringing of the bells") is a traditional spring holiday in Zürich celebrated in its current form since the early 20th century. Following the parade of the Zünfte (guilds), the climax of the holiday is the burning of Winter in effigy, in the form of the Böögg, a figure of a snowman prepared with explosives. Traditionally people gather after the burning at the remains of the bonfire to barbecue their Sausages (normally Cervelats) Plan: from 12 PM - Meet at Cynthia's place for Apero/Pre-Drinks (optional) 15.00 - Start of the Parade 18.00 - Burning of the Böög Following: Chilling at the Lake Around 21.00h: BBQ at bonfire (BYO) If you are eager to join us for Pre-Drinks please send me a PM to send you my address. I live in the oldtown, just one block away from the parade and 5 min from the bonfire :) Looking forward to meeting y‘all!

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Michael S.
GoingZurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Daniel C.
GoingDurnten, Zurich, Switzerland

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Sächsilüte / BBQ at Bonfire

Sächsilüte / BBQ at Bonfire

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

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Let‘s enjoy Sächsilüüte together and BBQ afterwards at the remains of the bonfire! WHAT? The Sächsilüüte, "The six o'clock ringing of the bells") is a traditional spring holiday in Zürich celebrated in its current form since the early 20th century. Following the parade of the Zünfte (guilds), the climax of the holiday is the burning of Winter in effigy, in the form of the Böögg, a figure of a snowman prepared with explosives. Traditionally people gather after the burning at the remains of the bonfire to barbecue their Sausages (normally Cervelats) Plan: from 12 PM - Meet at Cynthia's place for Apero/Pre-Drinks (optional) 15.00 - Start of the Parade 18.00 - Burning of the Böög Following: Chilling at the Lake Around 21.00h: BBQ at bonfire (BYO) If you are eager to join us for Pre-Drinks please send me a PM to send you my address. I live in the oldtown, just one block away from the parade and 5 min from the bonfire :) Looking forward to meeting y‘all!

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Michael S.
GoingZurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Daniel C.
GoingDurnten, Zurich, Switzerland

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Cynthia F.

@Irony_of_lifeZurich, Zurich, Switzerland

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