Alpine Food Market
7–8 November 2026
Visit the unique tasting market at CULINARIUM ALPINUM, the former Capuchin monastery in Stans. In the wonderful rooms of the historic monastery, around 50 producers from the Alpine region present their diverse products – including most of the winners of the Alp'26 competition. The market is held indoors and gives you the opportunity to talk directly with the producers.
Admission with tasting pass: CHF 10.–
Impressionen
Programme
Experience the diversity of Alpine delights up close: around 50 producers present their specialities in the atmospheric setting of the historic monastery. A special highlight awaits you with cooking legend Anton Mosimann, who will honour the winners of the Alp'26 competition at the medal ceremony. The CULINARIUM ALPINUM restaurant is open for you, serving Alpine cuisine made with regional ingredients.
Admission with tasting pass: CHF 10.–
| 7 November 2026 | Tasting market: unique indoor market with specialities from the Alpine region | 10.00–17.00, CULINARIUM ALPINUM (Mürgstrasse 18) |
| Award ceremony for the best products from the Alps with cooking legend Anton Mosimann | 18.30–19.30 at the Theater Stans (Mürgstrasse 6) | |
| 8 November 2026 | Tasting market: unique indoor market with specialities from the Alpine region | 09.00–17.00 at the CULINARIUM ALPINUM (Mürgstrasse 18) |
Information for visitors
A warm welcome to the tasting market at CULINARIUM ALPINUM
On Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 November 2026, the rooms of the former monastery turn into a large, richly stocked market. Regional products from the Alpine region are presented to you. Come along, taste what is on offer and stock up on specialities and fine foods.
Admission with tasting pass CHF 10.– (payable on site in cash, by Twint or by card).
Figures from the Alpine region
Stretched sausages have a long tradition. In the past, sausages were stretched with cabbage, potatoes or bread due to a shortage of meat. Today, there are over 60 varieties of stretched sausage that are popular specialities.
From Tomme de Savoie to Sbrinz, made from goat’s or cow’s milk, or sometimes a mixture of both, there are over 2,500 different types of cheese in the Alpine region. They are matured for varying lengths of time, are sometimes flavoured, or even melt better.
Wild thyme, savory and sage are common ingredients in many traditional Alpine spice blends. Together with all the other species that have been forgotten, cultivated or even regarded as weeds, the Alps are home to more than 2,000 edible plants.
Registration as a market stallholder
Registration for the 2026 market is now closed.
Staying overnight in Stans and the surrounding area
Enjoy the mountain views
Stans and the whole of the canton of Nidwalden offer a range of accommodation options. We recommend contacting Tourismus Nidwalden for further information. Would you like to stay with us at the monastery? The CULINARIUM ALPINUM offers 14 stylishly renovated rooms, featuring high-quality, monastic simplicity. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic mountain views.