Swiss National Day 2022: how and where to celebrate in Australia

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Swiss National Day 2022 is this Thursday. Read on to discover how and where to celebrate Swiss National Day 2022 around Australia. 

Swiss National Day 2022

ONLINE SWISS SUPPLIES AUSTRALIA WIDE

Celebrate Swiss National Day 2022 with supplies delivered to you around Australia.

Alpine Express by The Red Cow

Swiss (and other cheeses) available to be delivered to postcodes within the Australia Post network 

Deliss

Over 50 cheeses in their range and nationwide delivery available from their Brisbane base. 

Fromart

A range of Swiss Alpine cheeses as well as cheese for Fondue and Raclette available to be shipped anywhere in Australia.

Smelly Cheese Co

A selection of Swiss and other international cheeses available for delivery to most of Australia

SWISS NATIONAL DAY 2022 IN ADELAIDE 

Swiss Club of SA –  Saturday 30 July 2022 from 5 to 9 pm at Montacute Community Hall, 63 Institute Road, Montacute SA 5134 (plenty of parking)

Registration is open until next Friday 22 July 2022 as numbers are limited to 100 people.

You can click here to register: https://form.jotform.com/221908098073056 

The price for the event is $8 and includes soup and bread roll with the option of adding Wienerli (Vienna sausage) for $2.

A welcome drink (fruit juice or mulled wine) is included, and coffee and tea are complimentary.

The club appreciates your contribution to the shared dessert buffet and please bring a soup spoon, a plate for dessert and a cup for hot drinks.

As this is an indoor and outdoor event, they recommend you wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes. They will light up a bonfire and have a lampion parade, so don’t forget to bring your lantern if you have one.

They are honoured to have the visiting Swiss Consul General Bernadette Hunkeler Brown hold the traditional political speech and sing the Swiss National Anthem (in German and French) with them.

Please don’t hesitate to contact them if you have any questions or trouble with booking. You can email them at [email protected] or call (08) 7078 6166 to leave a voice message, and they will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

 

SUPPLIES TO CELEBRATE SWISS NATIONAL DAY AT HOME

Smelly Cheese Co

A selection of Swiss and other international cheeses available for delivery to most of Australia.

 

SWISS NATIONAL DAY 2022 IN BRISBANE

 

Swiss Club Queensland – 30 July at Samford Showgrounds. 

Program: 10am: Setup tents for overnight visitors

                 11am: START of event, bar, sweets, music and PA by Derek Griffin 

                 12noon: Lunch served by SSQ

                  1pm: Welcome by SSQ President 

                  1.30pm: onwards: children fun activities including games 

                  2pm: Baerg-Roeseli Yodel Choir with music artist, Swiss Oergeli player and yodeller                                  extraordinaire Olga Carolan 

                  2.30pm: Official address Swiss President and National Anthem 

                  4pm: Raffle draw of prizes 

                  4.10pm: Children’s disco

                  5pm: Dinner

                  5.30pm: Lampion procession followed by bonfire and evening activities

 

Swiss Gourmet Delicatessen

They have ready to Go Fondue from Switzerland available for purchase at the Swiss Gourmet Delicatessen on Boundary st West End Brisbane.

 

SWISS NATIONAL DAY 2022 IN CANBERRA

 

Embassy of Switzerland in Australia – 31 July

Come celebrate the National Day of Switzerland with a fun-filled, family friendly afternoon with a “Picnic in the Alps” at the screening of the iconic Swiss film Heidi (2015) at the Kambri Cultural Centre. 

Kids will receive a special picnic basket to eat and drink along with Heidi on her adventures through the beautiful scenery of Switzerland! 

Following the film, you’re invited to a reception where you will get to meet St. Bernard dogs, enjoy Swiss food, wine, Kirsch and of course Lindt Chocolate! 

Tickets are limited, register as soon as possible via this link.

 

Swiss Club ACT – 6 August 

http://swissclubact.com/event/swiss-national-day 

Entry is free for Canberra Swiss Club members.

Entry for non-members is at cost and by invitation only.

For more information contact Heinz Buettikofer on 0402 858 903

 

SWISS NATIONAL DAY 2022 IN CAIRNS

German Club Cairns – Friday 29 July 

The German Club will celebrate Volksfest in der Schweiz (Swiss National Day) this Friday.

 

SWISS NATIONAL DAY 2022 IN MELBOURNE 

Life’s too short bar

So for those who miss out on Monday celebrations, this bar is running a special Swiss menu from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 15 August, including authentic Cheese Fondue.

Available Wednesday to Sunday from 6pm, with late night dining until at least 11pm.

Bookings recommended via SMS 0416 088 000 or via thefork.com

 

Swiss Yodel Choir Matterhorn Inc is holding a picnic for all of the family at the Austrian Club.

MELB Swiss Yodel Choir Matthorn - la fête nationale suisse 2022

Swiss Club of Victoria – Swiss National Day Celebrations 

The annual Swiss National Day dinner has SOLD OUT – join the WAITLIST).

 

DELIVERY TO MELBOURNE SUBURBS 

You can purchase from these local Melbourne stores to celebrate Swiss National Day 2022 at home. 

 

Harper & Blohm

3 Swiss cheeses in stock.

 

Maker & Monger

Swiss and other cheeses available.

 

SUPPLIES TO CELEBRATE AT HOME

Wursthutte

This Malvern butcher has been producing European style sausages since 1983.

 

SWISS NATIONAL DAY 2022 IN PERTH

 

Swiss Club of Western Australia – 6 August

Join the Swiss Club of WA as they celebrate Swiss National Day on their beautiful property in Gidgegannup, one hour out of Perth. The shed is enclosed and they will have an industrial heater to keep everyone warm and our fabulous Swiss Alphorn players will provide entertainment.

The menu for the night is as follows:

  • Fleischkaese (Swiss Meat Loaf) / Beinschinken (Ham)
  • Potato Salad, Carrot Salad, Beetroot Salad, Green Salad and Corn Salad
  • Crusty Bread
  • The famous dessert buffet with shared byo treats is available for everyone.

The event is capped at 100 people, so it is recommended to book as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Costs are as follows:

  • Swiss Club of WA Members (over age 12) $25
  • Non-members (over age 12) $40
  • Children age 5 – 12 $15

Arrival is from 3.30pm and dinner is served at 4.45pm – the bonfire is lit at 6pm and the dessert buffet will open after that.

Detailed information will be provided after bookings and payments are received. Bookings close on Friday the 29th of July or when capacity is reached. Make your booking here.

 

The Swiss Butcher

Get your Swiss meats from this father and son business in Bassendean.

 

SWISS NATIONAL DAY 2022 IN SYDNEY

 

Swiss Club NSW – fondue lunch sold out

 

Swiss Yodelers of Sydney – 7 August – picnic

 

The Matterhorn restaurant – Saturday 30 July

Celebrate Swiss National Day 2022 with a Tour de Switzerland Seven course degustation menu. Swiss National Day 2022

Get in quick and book your table by calling Liarne on 0412365545 – only a few tables left

For other events happening this month, check out the What’s on in July 2022? Events with French links in Australia in July

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