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Zurich · Every April
Sechseläuten and the burning of the Böögg
Zurich burns a snowman packed with fireworks and times how long his head takes to explode.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Zurich or Basel for April 10 to 30, 2027, round trips of 2 to 4 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- It is held on the third Monday of April, and the burning is at 6pm sharp.
- Trams around Bellevue are rerouted all afternoon, so walk.
- Zurich airport is ten minutes by train to the main station and the square is a short walk or tram ride from there.
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