Carnival – a time of wild gaiety, merriment and exuberant high spirits. With over 160 stands, the Langenthal carnival market (Fasnachtsmarkt) is the largest market of its kind in Switzerland.

The carnival market is held in the Marktgasse and the city center.

Brilliant new products, unconventional staging and prototypes give visitors a glimpse into the depth of the design world. The event aims to inspire.

Intricately decorated eggs are displayed at the Easter egg market two weeks before Easter, and a rich variety of cheeses are presented at the cheese market in the fall.

The medieval handicraft market exhibits age-old trades. Besides the sale and demonstration of old crafts, the market features a program with various medieval activities.

Huttwil and the surrounding area takes on a cozy holiday atmosphere with its romantic Christmas market. Visitors savor the fragrance of winter, the candlelight, music, stories, tasty treats, crafts and good company.

Markets:
Easter Egg Market (2 weeks before Easter)
Historic Handicraft Market (beginning of July)
Swiss Cheese Market (beginning of October)
Huttwil Christmas Market (end of November)

Besides these four popular markets, Huttwil also hosts various markets with produce and other goods.

Each fall the Oberaargau gliders' association holds a flight festival at the Langenthal airfield in Bleienbach. Visitors will be delighted by the interesting flight routines, entertaining festival atmosphere and culinary specialties.

Once a year, vintage Italian cars of all makes and sizes are displayed at various historic sites in and around the town center.

A special exhibition features exclusive cars, and the most beautiful vintage car is awarded a prize at the Concours d'Elégance.

Jazz enthusiasts in Langenthal started the Jazz Days in 1991. Today, this small but classy festival draws people from near and far and has established itself in the city's annual cultural program.

Treat yourself to traditional or modern culinary specialties – it's all part of an unforgettable evening of jazz!

Besides the rare finds, bargains and second-hand items, you'll also find new items – sometimes much lower than the regular retail price. The event has a fascinating atmosphere, and not just for music lovers.

Venue:
Paddock Eventhalle
Race-Inn Go-Kart Track
CH-4914 Roggwil

The sheep are shorn, then the wool is washed, dyed, felted, spun and woven – from sheep to shawl.

Whether on a bicycle, on skates or on foot, you'll be delighted by the smooth, hilly landscape and spectacular views, as well as the many culinary and cultural treats along the route of slowUp Emmental–Oberaargau.