Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition 2026: Dates, Tickets and Visitor Guide

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 Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition 2026 | Dates & Tickets

Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition 2026: Dates, Tickets and Visitor Guide

Last updated: 6th September 2026

Few autumn days out near Zurich are as colourful – or as photogenic – as the annual Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition. Known in German as the Kürbisausstellung, this much-loved Swiss autumn attraction transforms thousands of pumpkins and gourds into enormous themed works of art. The exhibition takes place at two farms: Juckerhof in Seegräben, overlooking the beautiful Pfäffikersee in the Zurich Oberland, andBächlihof in Jona, close to Rapperswil in the Lake Zurich region. Alongside the pumpkin sculptures, visitors can enjoy seasonal food, pumpkin carving, farm shops, children’s activities, animals and a programme of special events.

The theme and sculptures change every year, but the combination of autumn scenery, imaginative pumpkin art and farm-fresh food makes this one of the most popular family excursions in Switzerland each autumn. The photographs in this article include displays from previous years, so the figures you see during your visit will be different.

For 2026, the theme is “GUTE REISE!”, or “Have a good trip!”, and the travel-inspired sculptures are divided between the two farms. Here is everything you need to plan your visit.

Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition 2026 at a Glance

Important for 2026: both exhibitions require a ticket. Bächlihof was previously free, but admission has been introduced there for the 2026 pumpkin season. Children aged 12 and under enter both exhibitions free of charge. Tickets are limited, so Jucker Farm recommends buying online in advance. Prices shown above are the online prices; tickets bought at the farm incur an additional CHF 3 processing fee.

What Is the Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition?

The Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition – or Jucker Farm Kürbisausstellung—is an annual autumn festival featuring large-scale sculptures decorated with pumpkins in many shapes, sizes and colours. Each year has a new theme, and the artworks are displayed across Juckerhof Seegräben and Bächlihof Jona.

The tradition began in 1997 after brothers Beat and Martin Jucker produced far more pumpkins than expected and arranged the harvest in piles on the farmyard. Visitors thought they had created an exhibition, and an idea that began almost by accident grew into one of Switzerland’s best-known autumn attractions. Today, creative director and artist Pit Ruge and his team design and construct the figures. The supporting structures are made so that they can be transported in sections before being assembled and covered with colourful pumpkins at the farms.

“GUTE REISE!”: The 2026 Pumpkin Exhibition Theme

The 2026 theme celebrates travel and adventure. The sculptures take visitors on journeys by land, sea and air, with subjects ranging from a camel caravan and a ship to a VW camper van, a beach scene and a suitcase. The complete exhibition is split approximately 50/50 between the two farms. You therefore need to visit both Juckerhof and Bächlihof if you want to see every 2026 sculpture.

2026 Sculptures at Juckerhof Seegräben

• Yoga – a journey into the self
• I Love Paris
• Salmon and grizzly bear
• Suitcase
• VW camper van
• Beach
• Tourist

2026 Sculptures at Bächlihof Jona

• Hogwarts Express
• Camel caravan
• Ship
• Nils Holgersson and the wild geese
• Camera
• Message in a bottle
• Nemo

Juckerhof or Bächlihof: Which Pumpkin Exhibition Should You Visit?

Both locations share the same annual theme, but each has different sculptures and a different atmosphere.

Juckerhof Seegräben: Best for Lake Views and a Classic Autumn Excursion

The Juckerhof is the original and most famous location. Its elevated position above the Pfäffikersee, also known as Lake Pfäffikon, makes it particularly scenic. On a clear autumn day, the pumpkin displays, orchards and lake create a wonderful backdrop for photographs. The Juckerhof also has a farm restaurant and shop, goats, play areas and the ÖpfelGarte, an apple-tree labyrinth made from almost 6,000 columnar apple trees. Admission to the ÖpfelGarte and Wildkultur is included in the 2026 pumpkin-exhibition ticket, so allow extra time if you want to explore the whole farm.

Address: Juckerhof, Dorfstrasse 23, 8607 Seegräben, Canton Zurich

Bächlihof Jona: Best for Families and a Longer Exhibition Season

The Bächlihof is set among fruit trees in Jona, part of Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St Gallen. It has a spacious farm restaurant and shop, as well as a playground, straw jumping area, play tractors and animals including goats, rabbits, chickens and pigs. Its 2026 pumpkin exhibition opens one week before the Juckerhof display and continues for one week longer. This makes Bächlihof a useful alternative if the Seegräben dates do not suit you – or an essential second stop if you want to see the entire “GUTE REISE!” collection.

Address: Bächlihof, Blaubrunnenstrasse 70, 8645 Jona, Canton St Gallen

Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition 2026 Tickets and Prices

Jucker Farm currently offers a combination option that adds the second farm for CHF 5. The second visit can take place on a different day, making it easier to see the full collection without trying to fit both farms into one outing. Tickets are issued for a chosen date. According to the official terms, they cannot be refunded or moved to another date, although they can be transferred to another person. Buying online is CHF 3 cheaper than buying at the farm, and advance booking is particularly advisable for fine-weather weekends.

The popular BuureZmorge farm brunch is also available during the exhibition. The advertised 2026 price is CHF 54 per person, including admission to the pumpkin exhibition, and early reservation is recommended. Always check the official Jucker Farm pumpkin exhibition page before booking, as availability and arrangements can change.

Pumpkin Food, Carving and Family Activities

The sculptures may be the main attraction, but there is plenty more to do at both farms. The Pumpkin Food Festival includes sweet and savoury autumn specialities such as pumpkin fries, pumpkin doughnuts, roasted pumpkin seeds and other seasonal dishes. The farm restaurants and outdoor food stands also serve a changing selection of meals, snacks and drinks.

The farm shops stock a remarkable choice of pumpkins for cooking, baking or decorating, alongside homemade pumpkin products such as oil, seeds, chips, chutney and soup. Jucker Farm grows more than 150 varieties, and all the pumpkins used for its Swiss exhibitions and sold on the farms are cultivated in fields around Spargelhof in Rafz. You can also expect pumpkin-carving stations, seasonal games and photo points. Families can combine the exhibition with the play areas and animals, while anyone planning a Halloween lantern can choose a pumpkin to take home.

Special Events at the Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition 2026

The farms run a busy programme throughout the exhibition. These are the principal confirmed events for 2026:

During Pumpkin Light Night, Juckerhof is decorated and illuminated, with glowing pumpkin faces, food, carving and other Halloween activities. The regular exhibition day ticket covers the evening event on dates within the Juckerhof exhibition period. The 31 October edition takes place after the main exhibition has ended: the large pumpkin figures will already have been removed, and the official event page says no admission ticket is required that evening. There is also an optional Dine to Nine evening meal on the Pumpkin Light Night dates from 6pm to 9pm; this should be booked separately.

How to Get to Juckerhof Seegräben from Zurich

Public transport is strongly recommended because parking in Seegräben is extremely limited, especially at weekends. The simplest public-transport route is to travel by train from Zurich HB to Uster, then take bus 846 to Seegräben Gemeindehaus. The bus runs daily during the pumpkin exhibition. From the Gemeindehaus stop, it is a short walk to the farm.

Another option is to travel to Aathal station and walk for approximately 15 minutes. The paved path is steep, so it may not suit everyone. For a longer and more scenic approach, Jucker Farm suggests walking for around 50 minutes from Pfäffikon ZH, Wetzikon or Kempten, with a route along the Pfäffikersee possible depending on your starting point. There is no public parking at the farm itself. The municipal TCS car park in Seegräben has very few spaces, and vehicle access through the village can be restricted on especially busy autumn Sundays. Check the Juckerhof travel information and your connection in the SBB or ZVV app shortly before leaving.

How to Get to Bächlihof Jona from Zurich

Travel by train from Zurich HB to Jona or Blumenau. From Jona or Rapperswil station, buses 991 and 992 serve the Jona, Grünfeld stop, which is only a few minutes on foot from Bächlihof. Paid parking is available at the Grünfeld sports facilities, but spaces can fill quickly on popular autumn days. Access via Blumenaustrasse is prohibited, so follow the official directions rather than relying solely on a navigation app. You can find the latest information on the Bächlihof visitor page.

For 2026, SBB RailAway is advertising a limited CHF 5 discount on public-transport travel to the designated stops for the two exhibitions. Check the current SBB offer and conditions before buying your journey.

When Is the Best Time to Visit?

Fine-weather weekends are the busiest, particularly at Juckerhof Seegräben. For fewer people in your photographs and a more relaxed visit, try a weekday morning. Buying a dated ticket in advance also removes the risk of finding that your preferred day has reached capacity. Allow around two to three hours for the sculptures, food and farm shop at one location. Families who want to enjoy the playgrounds, animals, ÖpfelGarte or a full meal may easily spend four or five hours. It is possible to visit both farms, but doing so on separate days is likely to feel less rushed.

Much of the experience is outdoors, so check the forecast and wear suitable shoes. Autumn conditions can be wet or muddy even when the exhibition remains open.

Accessibility and Dogs

Both Juckerhof and Bächlihof are described as barrier-free. However, access arrangements at Seegräben can change during busy traffic-control periods, so visitors who need to be dropped close to the farm should check with Jucker Farm before travelling. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas at both farms, but they are not permitted inside the farm shops or restaurants. At Juckerhof, dogs are also excluded from the ÖpfelGarte and Wildkultur areas for hygiene reasons.

A NewInZurich Photography Tip

The Juckerhof has the most dramatic natural backdrop, particularly when you frame the pumpkins against the Pfäffikersee. Arriving early gives you more room around the sculptures; the selected Pumpkin Light Nights offer a completely different atmosphere after dark. Take a mixture of wide shots, close-up details of the unusual gourds and photographs that show the scale of the figures.

Are There Pumpkin Displays at the Other Jucker Farms?

Römerhof in Kloten and Spargelhof in Rafz have large pumpkin markets and seasonal photo points in 2026, but they do not have the main themed pumpkin sculptures. To see the “GUTE REISE!” art installations, visit Juckerhof Seegräben, Bächlihof Jona or both.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition

When is the Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition 2026?

The exhibition at Bächlihof Jona runs from 12th September to 1st November 2026. The exhibition at Juckerhof Seegräben runs from 19th September to 25th October 2026.

What are the 2026 opening hours?

Both pumpkin exhibitions are open daily from 9am to 5pm. Juckerhof stays open until approximately 9.30pm on selected Pumpkin Light Night dates.

What is the Jucker Farm pumpkin theme for 2026?

The 2026 theme is “GUTE REISE!”, meaning “Have a good trip!”. The pumpkin sculptures depict different forms of travel, destinations and adventures.

Is the Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition free?

No. Both Juckerhof Seegräben and Bächlihof Jona require an exhibition ticket in 2026. Children aged 12 and under enter free. Bächlihof itself is normally free to visit, but the pumpkin-exhibition period is an exception.

Do I need to visit both farms?

Visit both if you want to see the complete 2026 exhibition, because the “GUTE REISE!” sculptures are divided approximately equally between Juckerhof and Bächlihof. A combination-ticket option is available.

Is Jucker Farm suitable for children?

Yes. Both farms have family-friendly activities, food, animals and play facilities, while children aged 12 and under receive free exhibition admission. Supervise young children closely around crowds, farm equipment and outdoor play areas.

Can I reach the pumpkin exhibition by public transport from Zurich?

Yes. For Juckerhof, travel via Uster and take bus 846 to Seegräben Gemeindehaus. For Bächlihof, travel to Jona or Blumenau and use the Grünfeld bus stop where required. Check the SBB or ZVV app for your exact connection.

Is parking available?

Parking is very limited around Juckerhof, and public transport is strongly recommended. Paid parking for Bächlihof is available at the Grünfeld sports facilities, although it can also fill up on busy days.

Are dogs allowed?

Dogs are allowed in the outdoor areas but not in the farm shops or restaurants. Additional restrictions apply in Juckerhof’s ÖpfelGarte and Wildkultur.

Plan Your Visit to the Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition 2026

Whether you visit for the giant sculptures, pumpkin fries, family activities or autumn photographs, the Jucker Farm Pumpkin Exhibition is an easy seasonal day trip from Zurich and one of the most distinctive ways to celebrate autumn in Switzerland. Because the 2026 collection is divided between Seegräben and Jona, choose the farm whose dates and attractions suit you best—or book the combination option and see the complete “GUTE REISE!” exhibition across both locations.

Check the latest details and buy tickets on the official Jucker Farm website.

Please note that event details can change. Check the official website before travelling.

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The photographs in this guide show Jucker Farm pumpkin exhibitions from several years. The theme and sculptures change annually.

 

==>>For more information visit the Jucker Farm website (in German) here.

Last updated: 6th September 2026

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