The Swiss Society for the Common Good (SSCG) donated the Rütli to the Swiss Confederation in 1860 and has managed the “cradle of the Confederation” ever since. The SSCG has organised the national celebration on the Rütli meadow on 1 August since 1891. The programme for the event includes celebratory speeches and a varied programme and ends with the singing of the Swiss national anthem. Since 2011, the SSCG has invited a nationally relevant partner organisation to jointly shape the federal celebration.
The celebration is open to the public and you can secure a free ticket from June onwards. The whole day is framed with music, food and performances, and there is a very attractive view from the Rütli meadow across Lake Lucerne.
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Past federal celebrations on the Rütli
2022: The Swiss Wrestling Federation celebrated its 2020 anniversary and brought the sawdust to the Rütli meadow. Keynote speakers: Marco Solari and Nora Wilhelm.
2021: 50 years of women’s suffrage in Switzerland. Organisation: Alliance F. Speeches by Federal Councillors Sommaruga and Amherd, among others.
2020: Corona hero:in honored by President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga
2019: Swiss Fire Brigades Association (swissfire, 150th anniversary), Swiss Association of Municipalities (“Year of Militia Work”)
2018: 70 organizations committed to social cohesion
2017: Pro Senectute (100-year anniversary)
2016: Red Cross Switzerland (RCS) (150-year anniversary)
2015: Tourism associations of Central Switzerland (200-year anniversary)
2014: Jungwacht Blauring
2013: Swiss Soccer Association
2012: Pro Juventute (100-year anniversary)
2011: Swiss Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired SBC (100th anniversary)