Who plays an important role at Zurich's Sechseläuten (spring festival)?
Wer spielt eine wichtige Rolle am Zürcher Sechseläuten?
Correct answer: D
- A the womendie Frauen
- B the churchesdie Kirchen
- C the trade unionsdie Gewerkschaften
- D the guildsdie Zünfte
Why
The guilds organise the Sechseläuten and march through the city in historical costumes.
Common mistakes
- B: the churches
- The churches have no special role at Sechseläuten.
- A: the women
- Women take part, but the main role is played by the guilds.
Topic
Sechseläuten, Böögg and guilds
Sechseläuten is the best-known spring festival in Zurich. It takes place in April, usually on the third Monday. In the past, on this day the bell rang at 6 p.m. for the first time as a sign of the end of the working day in summer. That is where the name comes from (Sechs = six, läuten = ring).
Canton and municipality of Zurich
Zurich: culture
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 349 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.