LARP in Switzerland is a small, friendly and mostly German-speaking scene. Instead of tent cities with thousands of players, you will find house games, castle weekends, tavern evenings in a forest hut and the occasional convention, usually with 25 to 140 places. Swiss players also travel across the border to the big German festivals. This guide explains how the scene works, which games have dates for late 2026 and 2027 on the Swiss LARP calendar, and how to prepare.
Planning a trip to a bigger con nearby? Our LARP Calendar lists upcoming events in Germany, Austria, France and Italy.
LARP in Switzerland: What to Expect
Swiss players say "LARP" or "Liverollenspiel", and a convention is a "Con". Search for "LARP Schweiz" and you will land on Larp Kalender Schweiz, the community calendar where organizers enter their own events. A 2020 report by Swiss radio SRF described the typical game as a weekend with 50 to 80 participants, in settings from the Middle Ages to the apocalypse and vampire castles, with foam weapons covered in latex.
Switzerland has German-, French- and Italian-speaking regions, but the games we found on the calendar are almost all in German. We could not verify any French-language (GN) or Ticino game on an organizer source, so if you live in Romandie, start with our LARP in France guide, where GN is a large scene. A typical Swiss calendar mixes:
- weekend games in a house or castle with full board;
- point-free fantasy plot games with combat and tasks;
- tavern evenings, where the game is conversation and character play;
- conventions with many parallel games;
- regular meetups, called Stammtisch.
How the Swiss Scene Works
Most games are run by small teams or groups, called "Orga", who write the plot, rent the venue and cook. Several games share one fantasy world. The calendar entries for Westmark XI and Der Funke CON both refer to Cendara, a shared setting with its own wiki, so players can return to familiar places and characters. Many games are "punktelos", which means point-free: there is no skill-point system, and you play what your costume and your character show.
Registration usually runs through a form on the organizer's page, and many teams pre-finance the game and confirm your place only when your payment arrives. Ask early, because places are limited.
Best LARP Events in Switzerland 2026 and 2027
The events below come from entries on Larp Kalender Schweiz. The organizers' own websites were not reachable for us, so please confirm dates and prices there before you book. Prices on Swiss pages are mostly in CHF, and we keep them in the text only.
Westmark XI (Sonnenwende)
A fantasy game in the Westmark setting, from November 13 to 15, 2026, at the Hagenhütte in Merishausen, canton of Schaffhausen. It is point-free and focused on character play in and around the house, not on combat, and armor is optional. There are 25 places, full board is included, and the game is played in German. The listing shows 70 for NPCs and 90 for player characters, without stating the currency. Registration and the organizer's website are linked on the calendar entry.
Der Funke CON (Die Feuerraben)
The Swiss group Die Feuerraben run this fantasy convention from March 12 to 14, 2027, at the Burg Wildenstein youth hostel in Leibertingen-Wildenstein, in Germany. It continues the Rivendorn campaign with a fixed plot where combat, tasks and exploration matter, under point-free DKWDDK rules. There are 140 places, full board and bedding are included, and the game is played in High German. Player places cost CHF 140 if you register by December 11, 2026, rising to CHF 160 from February 12, 2027, and NPC places cost CHF 110 to 120. The game is for ages 18 and up, with exceptions by arrangement. See the calendar entry.
Tavernenlarp at the Römersteinhütte (Wilde Tavernen Orga)
The Wilde Tavernen Orga hold fantasy tavern evenings at the Waldhütte Römerstein in Lenzburg, canton of Aargau. The hut has 30 places, no accommodation and self-catering, and the language is High German. The calendar lists a Lichterfest on December 5, 2026, and Saturday dates in 2027 from January through December: January 16, February 6, March 20, April 10, May 22, June 12, July 3, August 14, September 25, October 16, November 6 and December 4. The entries are marked "save the date" with status unknown and no price, so treat them as planned, not confirmed. The same group also lists a game at Burg Wildenstein on October 22 to 24, 2027. See an example entry.
LARP Stammtisch Zürich
If you only want to meet players first, the calendar lists a Stammtisch in Zürich on Tuesdays, about every two weeks, at the Restaurant Weinstube Limmathof, Limmatquai 142. Dates run from November 10, 2026 into 2027, and no organizer is named. It is an easy way to ask about games, groups and gear without buying a ticket. See the calendar entry.
Other Games to Watch
The calendar also lists a few more 2027 games, such as Pekars Priesterin (May 14 to 17, Hofstetten bei Brienz), We Who Remain (August 26 to 29, Toggenburg) and 1802 (September 30 to October 3, Lützelflüeh). We could not check their details, so we do not describe them here. The IsliCon convention series, run by Allerley in canton Thurgau since at least 2010, last appears in the calendar in November 2025, with no new date yet.
LARP Events in Switzerland by Date
- November 13 to 15, 2026: Westmark XI, Merishausen.
- December 5, 2026: Lichterfest, Waldhütte Römerstein, Lenzburg.
- January 16, 2027: Tavernenlarp, Lenzburg.
- February 6, 2027: Tavernenlarp, Lenzburg.
- March 12 to 14, 2027: Der Funke CON, Burg Wildenstein (Germany, Swiss organizer).
- March 20, 2027: Tavernenlarp, Lenzburg.
Later Tavernenlarp dates continue through December 2027 on the calendar. Check our LARP Calendar for updates.
Swiss LARP and the Big German Cons
Swiss games are smaller than the German festivals, which gather thousands of players in tent camps. Many Swiss players do both: a compact weekend game at home and a big festival in Germany once a year. If you want that experience, read our guide to LARP events in Germany, which covers ConQuest of Mythodea and DrachenFest. Der Funke CON shows the middle ground: a Swiss organizer, 140 players and a castle venue in Germany.
How to Find a Game in Switzerland
- check Larp Kalender Schweiz and our LARP Calendar, then confirm every date on the organizer's page, since entries can lag behind;
- go to a Stammtisch and ask players which groups are recruiting;
- start with a one-day tavern game before you commit to a weekend;
- ask about the language of play, the age limit and what the ticket includes.
Language, Regions and Who Can Join
Every game above is listed as German or High German, which is the written standard rather than Swiss German dialect. If your German is limited, write to the organizers before you register and ask whether they can help, because the character play is conversation-heavy at house and tavern games. Age rules differ: Der Funke CON is generally 18 and up, with 16 and 17 year olds allowed by arrangement and children from 5 to 15 only by arrangement with a separate plot without combat. Always read the age policy on the organizer's page.
Swiss organizers also cross the border. Der Funke CON and the planned Wilde Tavernen game in October 2027 both take place at Burg Wildenstein in Germany, while German events appear on the Swiss calendar as well. When you plan, check the country of the venue, because it changes travel time, border formalities and sometimes the currency on the payment page.
Seasons and Venues
The dates above show the Swiss rhythm: many games between autumn and early spring, with a few in summer and early autumn 2027. Venues are practical rather than grand: a forest hut in Lenzburg, a house in Merishausen, a youth hostel in a castle. Self-catering tavern games mean you bring your own food, while full-board games ask you to report allergies in advance, as the Westmark XI entry does.
Pack for the season. A hut in November is cold, so bring layers under your costume, sturdy shoes, a sleeping bag if the page says bedding is not included and a copy of your character background. Check the venue page for how to get there before you pack.
Costs and Formats: What You Pay For
Among the games we found, a full-board weekend costs CHF 140 to 160 for a player place at Der Funke CON, and NPC places are cheaper at CHF 110 to 120. Westmark XI lists 90 for a player place and 70 for an NPC, with full board. Tavern evenings list no price yet and are self-catering. Compare what is included, such as food, bedding and accommodation, and remember that a reduced NPC place is a good way to try a game for less.
How to Plan Your LARP Trip in Switzerland
- book early, because places are limited to between 25 and 140;
- check transport, since many venues are huts and castles outside the big cities;
- bring warm clothes, because several games run in late autumn, winter and early spring;
- read the event rules and bring only gear that passes the safety check.
We do not sell weapons, and every event has its own weapon safety checks, so confirm what is allowed with the organizer before you travel.
Tips for First-Time LARP Players in Switzerland
Do not wait for the game to find you. Introduce your character, ask the organizers about rules and safety, and share a short backstory with other players. A game in a house, such as Westmark XI, is a gentle start because the action is character play, not mass combat, and armor is optional.
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LARP in Switzerland is small, welcoming and mostly in German. Pick a game, check its page and join the next one.
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