Greppen – Chestene Chilbi 2027

The Chestene Chilbi Greppen 2027 takes place on Sunday, 24 October 2027, from 10 to 17. The date has already been published in regional tourism calendars and follows the official rule of the fourth Sunday in October. On this day, Greppen on Lake Lucerne becomes a market centred on sweet chestnuts. Chestnut specialities, crafts, exhibitions and music make Chestene Chilbi a special autumn festival for families and food lovers.

Chestene Chilbi Greppen 2027: Chestnut market by the lake

Chestene Chilbi is one of Central Switzerland's best-known culinary fairs. It takes place in the village of Greppen and extends along Seestrasse and other public areas. The fair is organised as part of the regional chestnut initiative. The organiser gives the fourth Sunday in October as the fixed date. Switzerland Tourism and the Lucerne Riviera have also already listed the 2027 edition for 24 October. The date is therefore confirmed, although the detailed programme and individual stallholders still need to be added.

Marroni, chestnut honey and specialities

There's much more than hot marroni at the heart of the event. The market offers baked goods, pasta, honey, jams and other foods made from sweet chestnuts, among other things. Regional crafts, culinary specialities and food and drink may also be available. The tourism calendar describes more than sixty market and refreshment stalls as typical; the organiser most recently mentioned just under sixty. This is not a confirmed figure for 2027. Individual vendors and the exact range of goods will only be known once the current market layout is published.

Chestene Chilbi Greppen 2027: Opening times

The event is scheduled for Sunday, 24 October 2027, from 10 to 17. This time is recorded in the MEC calendar as the complete schedule for the one-day event. Chestene Chilbi is therefore an easy day trip to plan. Individual food and drink stalls and possible club events may nevertheless have different opening times. The general chestnut market, however, is limited to the published time slot. No additional special opening times or evening events for 2027 have been confirmed so far, so none are listed.

Sweet chestnut tradition, Chilbi and a family outing

Sweet chestnuts have long played an important role in the diet and livelihoods of people in the region around Lake Lucerne. The market also provides information about the history and uses of the trees. Music, a tombola and other entertainment are sometimes added to the event. Chestene Chilbi is primarily a chestnut and speciality market, not a large fairground with guaranteed rides. The programme and specific rides for 2027 have yet to be announced. According to regional event information, general admission to the market is free.

Getting to Greppen without a car

Greppen lies on Lake Lucerne between Weggis and Küssnacht. Important: there are no regular visitor car parks in the village during Chestene Chilbi. The organiser therefore expressly recommends travelling by public transport. For example, you can take a boat to Weggis and then a bus to Greppen. Other options are via Küssnacht or Brunnen. You can find official information from Chestene Chilbi and Pro Kastanie Zentralschweiz. Other autumn fairs are listed in our funfair calendar.