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Räbechilbi Richterswil (Turnip Lantern Festival)

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This turnip lantern festival originated from a traditional folk custom of carving turnips into beautiful lanterns every year in November, some which are setup in giant sculptures and displayed or paraded around town. Concerts, light shows, and market stalls also supplement this centuries-old event.
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Category

Annual Turnip Lantern Festival

Secondary Category (If any)

November Event |

Price / Entry Fee

FREE

Opening Period

Mid-November (2nd Saturday)
(Check website for details)

Day Trip from Major Cities

30 min drive or train from Zurich
30 min drive (or 40 min train) from Zug
1 hour drive from Vaduz
1 hour drive or train from Lucerne
1.5 hour drive or train from Chur (City) or Basel
2 hour drive (or 3 hour train) from Interlaken
2.5 hour drive (or 2 hour train) from Bern (City)
2.5 hour drive (or 3 hour train) from Colmar
3 hour drive or train from Lausanne
3.5 hour drive from Como (Town, Italy) or Munich or Stuttgart
3.5 hour drive or train from Geneva

Location See on Google Map

Richterswil, Switzerland

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