Anniversary Celebration 13 September

We are very much looking forward to celebrating 50 years of Usthi with you at the beautiful Rapperswil Castle. On this page, you will find all the information you need about the programme and how to get there.

Please note that most of the speeches and celebration programme will be held in German.

Key Information at a Glance

  • Date: Sunday, 13 September 2026
  • Venue: Rapperswil Castle
  • Programme schedule:
    • 3:00 pm: Doors open
    • 3:30 pm: Celebration programme begins
    • 5:00 pm: Apéro in the castle courtyard

Programme

Look forward to a diverse and inspiring anniversary programme featuring musical performances by Festival Strings Lucerne, personal insights into our projects in India and Nepal, inspiring guests, and a glimpse into the future of Usthi.

full programme in German

Getting there

Rapperswil Castle is located above the Old Town and can be reached from Rapperswil train station in approximately ten minutes on foot.

Please note that there are no parking spaces for cars, motorcycles or bicycles at the castle. We recommend using one of the public car parks nearby, such as the City Parkhaus or the See Parkhaus.

Due to its location and historic architecture, the castle is only partially accessible to people with reduced mobility. The path leading up to the castle is relatively steep. Guests with reduced mobility may drive up to the castle entrance with prior authorisation from the castle management. The vehicle must then be parked in a public car park. Please note that there are no designated parking spaces for people with reduced mobility.

If you require accessible access, please contact us in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements.

For Last-Minute Guests

Seating in the Rapperswil Castle is limited, and only a few places are still available. Would you like to join our anniversary celebration at short notice or bring a guest who has not yet registered? We would be happy to check whether additional seats are still available.

registration

Contact

Do you have any questions about the anniversary celebration? The Usthi team will be happy to assist you. You can reach us by email at hello@usthi.ch or by phone at +41 55 511 21 25.

We look forward to an inspiring evening and to sharing this special occasion with you.

Danke für Ihre Spende

Thank you to our generous sponsors

The anniversary celebration is made possible thanks to the generous support of foundations, institutions and companies from the Rapperswil-Jona region. Our special thanks go to the Cultura Foundation for sponsoring the musical performances by Festival Strings Lucerne, as well as to all our other sponsors whose contributions help make this special celebration possible.

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