Swiss Coffee Festival - The Coffee Fair

From September 3 to 5, 2021, the third Swiss Coffee Festival will take place in Zurich. These will be coffee-filled days in Zurich. After two successful initial editions in 2019 and 2020, each with around 5000 visitors, round three is now upon us.

"Even better than the first attempt," Michel Aeschbacher describes the ambitions for the coming year. The venue will again be Halle 622 in Oerlikon. Last year, the festival not only attracted visitors from all over Switzerland and abroad but also numerous media representatives (interview with Michel Aeschbacher and Kevin Mohler in the video).

Numerous specialty coffee roasters are represented, as are manufacturers of espresso machines for both home use and gastronomy. And everything else you need to know, you can find here.

Swiss Coffee Festival – everything you need to know.

Is the Swiss Coffee Festival 2021 taking place?

Yes, after two postponements, the Swiss Coffee Festival will take place from September 3rd to 5th in Zurich-Oerlikon in Halle 622. A safety concept will regulate the secure flow and yet allow us to finally meet again. Details will follow, and further information about the festival will be posted here in the future.

Jael and Felix at our booth at the last Swiss Coffee Festival.

What are the opening hours?

For the first time, the festival will run for three days, from Friday, September 3rd to Sunday, September 5th. More days also mean more activities and opportunities. And even if the decision for three days was made before Covid due to the full and successful days of the first two editions, this now allows for a decongestion and better distribution of visitors.

FR 03.09. from 12-20

SA 04.09. from 10-18

SO 05.09. from 10-17

How much does it cost and can I order tickets online?

Tickets cost 10 Swiss francs both online and offline. Cash will now be accepted on site. Online ticketing will be available from August 15th via eventfrog.ch.

The ticket includes... a free coffee at almost every stand. Happy caffeine-loading to you all.

Which companies and projects will be presenting themselves?

Which stand should I definitely not miss at the Swiss Coffee Festival?

So many exciting companies and coffee opportunities will be on site. There are some you definitely shouldn't miss. Ingo from Roast Rebels is the perfect contact person when it comes to roasting coffee at home.

If you're looking for espresso machines for home use, you'll surely find what you're looking for at Elektras, Pro Kaffeemaschinen, or ECM Espresso World. Kialoa, Vassalli, Rogalla Dalle Corte are good contacts for gastronomy businesses.

At which roasters do we coffee makers like to drink coffee when we're not drinking our own? For example, at Miro, Henauer, Stoll, Black & Blaze, Kafischmitte and Adrianos, Atinkana, El Impossible, Kaffeerösterei 13/15, Ojo de Café, Rast Kaffee, Rösterei Adelboden – to name just a few of the represented roasteries.

Of course, the big water players, BRITA and BWT, are also represented. And if you want to eat some chocolate in between: Small Batch Project!

Are there any coffee championships?

For the first time, the Swiss Coffee Challenge will take place. Teams of two baristas will compete against each other. From Friday to Sunday, the baristas will compete in five disciplines, from Latte Art to tasting.

Are there any other lectures and specials?

Two to three coffee lectures will be presented on the main stage each day. In addition, numerous green coffee traders and coffee producers will introduce themselves and serve their coffees for tasting.

Are the coffee makers represented?

Absolutely. Right by the entrance on the right. All of us will be on site throughout the weekend in varying capacities, we have a stand, and are involved in various areas. Michel acts as the person responsible for the organization of the Swiss Coffee Festival and is coordinating activities. Dario and David are competing as a team in the Coffee Challenge.

We look forward to seeing you,