27th September – 19th October 2025
In the southern part of Val Bregaglia, known as Sottoporta, between the charming villages of Soglio, Bondo, and Castasegna, you'll find the largest cultivated chestnut groves in Europe. The chestnut, a vital fruit of our valley nestled south of the Swiss Alps, has been a cornerstone of life here, especially during periods of hardship.
During the span of three weeks we offer interesting guided tours, markets, lectures, delicious tastings and several walks dedicated to the chestnut. Very popular are the events of our pastry chefs, where some secrets of the chestnut cake are revealed. Small and large festivals take place, where everyone is warmly invited.
Event calender and registration
Information
Brascher / Roasted Chestnuts – Info Point Soglio
Durign the festival, roasted chestnuts will be available every afternoon, weather permitting, except on Sundays.
Ordering Bregagliotte Chestnuts
You can find our chestnut specialties and from october on fresh Bregaglia chestnuts at the Bregaglia Online Shop. The Marca Bregaglia seal guarantees the authenticity and origin of these products.
Bregaglia Online Shop
Note: The chestnut trees are privately owned, and collecting chestnuts in the forests is prohibited. Personal collection is only permitted in two designated areas, marked on the map below i.e. Plazza (along the Promontogno-Soglio PostBus line) and Brentan (on the path between Plazza and Castasegna).
Map of the areas
Ranger & Info Bregaglia Engadin Tourism
During the Chestnut Festival, rangers will be present in the Plazza and Brentan chestnut groves to provide important information about cultivation, private ownership, and the significance of the chestnut to forest owners.
During the Chestnut Festival Bregaglia Tourism will be present in the Brentan chestnut grove on Saturdays and Sundays with an information stand.
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