Expovina Wine Fair (Zurich) — a 3-day weekend in Graubünden

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Zurich

   Land at Zurich Airport (ZRH), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Expovina Wine Fair (Zurich)

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Book a private ship tour (available through the organizers) to avoid the November crowds and gain seated tastings with winemakers; the small lakeside vessels offer an intimate experience unavailable to general admission crowds. Prioritize Ticino's Merlot producers and lesser-known Graubünden Pinot Noir makers who use this event for international discovery.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Graubünden

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Zurich

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Zurich

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Zurich

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Practical

Nearest airport

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Festival site

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