Who plays an important role at Zurich's Sechseläuten (spring festival)?

The guilds organise the Sechseläuten and march through the city in historical costumes.

Common mistakes

B: the churches

The churches have no special role at Sechseläuten.

A: the women

Women take part, but the main role is played by the guilds.

Sechseläuten, Böögg and guilds

Sechseläuten is the best-known spring festival in Zurich. It takes place in April, usually on the third Monday. In the past, on this day the bell rang at 6 p.m. for the first time as a sign of the end of the working day in summer. That is where the name comes from (Sechs = six, läuten = ring).

Canton and municipality of Zurich · Zurich: culture

Sources

• zh.ch
• stadt-zuerich.ch

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.