TdS Stage Town: Bad Ragaz 2026
What you can expect
✅ See international cycling stars up close
✅ Women's and men's races on the same day on a circuit starting in Bad Ragaz
✅ Fan Zone & exciting supporting program
✅ Start and finish in the center of Bad Ragaz
✅ Free admission
program
When the Tour de Suisse comes to Bad Ragaz on June 19, 2026, there will be more than just top-level sports on the agenda. A large family-friendly activity zone will be set up around the start/finish area and in the village center—featuring sports, entertainment, music, and a taste of the region.
| Time | Program item | What can you expect? |
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Starting at 8:00 a.m. |
Women's Rider Sign-In |
Registration of the professional female athletes for Stage 3 on stage in the Fan Zone |
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Starting at 9:00 a.m. |
FanZone Opening |
The Fan Zone, featuring Kids World, the Sponsors' Village, a podium/stage, public viewing, and a food and beverage area in the village center, will be open until 7:00 p.m. |
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9:15 a.m. |
Women's Start |
Start of Stage 3 on Maienfelderstrasse |
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11:15 a.m. |
The FanConvoy arrives at the finish line area of the racetrack | |
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12:15 p.m. |
Women's Finish Line |
Finish line on Maienfelderstrasse |
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12:30 p.m. |
Women's Awards Ceremony |
Awards ceremony on the podium/stage in the Fan Zone |
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Starting at 12:35 p.m. |
Men's Rider Sign-In |
Registration of professional athletes for Stage 3 on stage in the Fan Zone |
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12:45 p.m. |
Start FanConvoy |
The FanConvoy will start at the starting area of the racetrack |
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1:45 p.m. |
Start of Stage 3 (Men) |
The stage begins on Maienfelderstrasse |
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around 4:45 p.m. |
The FanConvoy arrives at the finish line area of the racetrack | |
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5:45 p.m. |
Men's Finish Line |
Finish line on Maienfelderstrasse |
|
6:00 p.m. |
Men's Awards Ceremony |
Awards ceremony at the Fan Village in the town center |
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7:00 p.m. |
Closure of the Fan Zone |
Closure of the Fan Zone, including Kids World and the Sponsor Village, in the village center |
| Time | Offer | What can you expect? |
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11:00 a.m. |
Kids' Race |
This popular balance bike race for the youngest cycling fans is all about having fun. Open to children ages 3 to 7. Race your own balance bike 150 meters to the finish line. No registration required. Meet at the 100-meter mark on the home stretch. For more information |
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11:20 a.m. |
Kids' Race |
This popular balance bike race for the youngest cycling fans is all about having fun. Open to children ages 3 to 7. Race your own balance bike 150 meters to the finish line. No registration required. Meet at the 100-meter mark on the home stretch. For more information |
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11:45 a.m. |
Lidl Show |
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1:45 p.m. |
Short interviews with athletes Julie Zogg and Janine Schmitt |
Julie Zogg (two-time overall World Cup champion and two-time world champion in alpine snowboarding from Mels) and Janine Schmitt (alpine skier from Wangs) |
|
3:00 p.m. |
Mascot Cup |
Various mascots from sponsors, regional clubs, and organizations are engaged in an entertaining race down the home stretch. |
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4:20 p.m. |
Kids' Race |
This popular balance bike race for the youngest cycling fans is all about having fun. Open to children ages 3 to 7. Race your own balance bike 150 meters to the finish line. No registration required. Meet at the 100-meter mark on the home stretch. For more information |
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4:30 p.m. |
Short Interview with Manuel Neuhold |
Swiss extreme athlete, adventurer, and world record holder in speed inline skating |
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4:50 p.m. |
Kids' Race |
This popular balance bike race for the youngest cycling fans is all about having fun. Open to children ages 3 to 7. Race your own balance bike 150 meters to the finish line. No registration required. Meet at the 100-meter mark on the home stretch. For more information |
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5:15 p.m. |
Lidl Show |
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10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Bad RagARTz |
Live art performance by Easy One (chalk sprayer) |
- Riders Sign-In: Women and Men
- Sponsor Village in the Fan Zone, featuring exciting products, fun contests, and interactive activities
- Kids World in the Fan Zone, featuring a bike course and pump track
- Family Day: Family-friendly events featuring places to relax, games, fun, and age-appropriate activities. Family Day takes place in the Tour de Suisse Fan Zone in downtown Bad Ragaz and is presented by Kernser Pasta. More info on Family Day
- Wide variety of dining options on site
- A stage featuring live music, interviews, and hosting by Stefan Roos and Manuel Rothmund
On-stage program (times are subject to change)
| Time | Offer | What can you expect? |
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8:00 a.m. |
Women's Rider Sign-In |
Registration of professional female athletes for Stage 3 at the Fan Village in the village center |
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9:05 a.m. |
Alphorn Friends of Bad Ragaz |
Alphorn performance |
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9:30 a.m. |
Fusiondance Kids / Teens |
Dance show |
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10:00 a.m. |
DJ sound |
Andrea and Gianna Mühlebach |
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10:30 a.m. |
Short interviews by Manuel Rothmund with athletes Julie Zogg and Janine Schmitt |
Julie Zogg (two-time overall World Cup champion and two-time world champion in alpine snowboarding from Mels) and Janine Schmitt (alpine skier from Wangs) |
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11:00 a.m. |
Alphorn Friends of Bad Ragaz |
Alphorn performance |
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11:45 a.m. |
Stefan Roos |
Music and Entertainment |
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around 12:30 p.m. |
Women's Awards Ceremony |
Accompanied by the clanging of bells from the Maibär club |
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12:30 p.m. |
Riders Sign-In for Men with a Host |
Registration of professional athletes for Stage 3 at the Fan Village in the town center |
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1:35 p.m. |
Alphorn Friends of Bad Ragaz |
Alphorn performance |
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2:00 p.m. |
Talent School |
Musical performance |
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3:15 p.m. |
A short interview by Manuel Rothmund with Manuel Neuhold |
Interview with the Swiss extreme athlete, adventurer, and world record holder in speed inline skating |
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3:30 p.m. |
EHC Chur Autograph Session |
Autograph session with players from the EHC Chur |
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4:45 p.m. |
Fusiondance Show Team |
Dance show |
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5:00 p.m. |
Alphorn Friends of Bad Ragaz |
Alphorn performance |
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5:30 p.m. |
Stefan Roos |
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6:00 p.m. |
Men's Awards Ceremony |
Accompanied by the clanging of bells from the Maibär club |
Getting Here and Transportation
The organizers are encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy this major cycling event in the most sustainable way possible. They recommend traveling by:
- public transportation
- by bike
- on foot from the region
SBB trains are running as usual, so Bad Ragaz remains easily accessible by train. It’s just a short walk (10 minutes) from the Bad Ragaz train station to the Tour de Suisse starting area.
For an event of this magnitude, temporary traffic restrictions are unavoidable. Various streets in Bad Ragaz will be partially closed or have restricted access from Thursday, June 18, at 8:00 p.m. until Friday, June 19, at approximately 9:00 p.m. Through traffic will be rerouted over a wide area.
Setup work for the finish area and fan zone will begin in Bad Ragaz as early as Thursday, June 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 p.m. The relevant streets and squares will be closed at that time. Dismantling work will then begin on Friday, June 19, 2026, after the race at approximately 6:30 p.m. and is expected to be completed by 9:00 p.m. After that, the road and square closures will be lifted.
During the road closures in Bad Ragaz, access through the town will be very limited. However, access will be guaranteed for residents. In addition, the towns of Pfäfers, Valens, and Vättis will no longer be accessible via Bad Ragaz during the closures. All passenger and heavy traffic will be diverted via Sarellistrasse to Pfäfers. The main detour around Bad Ragaz runs from Sargans, as well as from Landquart, via Fläsch and Maienfeld.
The following road and parking lot closures will be in effect from approximately 8:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026, until approximately 9:00 p.m. on June 19, 2026:
(Partial) road closures
- Pfäferserstrasse: The section from Hotel Hof to the intersection with Valenserstrasse
- Pfäferserstrasse: from the “Am Platz” parking garage to the intersection with Gaschürstrasse
- Maienfelder-/Sarganserstrasse: from the intersection with Weiligstrasse to the golf course roundabout
- Bahnhofstrasse: from the intersection with Pizolstrasse to Pfäferserstrasse
- Fläscherstrasse: Maienfelderstrasse to the intersection with Sandstrasse
- Mühlerainstrasse: Pfäferserstrasse to Maienfelderstrasse
- Bäckerstrasse: entire length
- Dorfbadgasse: entire length
- Lattmanngasse: entire length
- Gaschürstrasse: entire length
- Löwenstrasse: entire length
- Bernhard-Simon-Strasse: entire length
- Hans-Albrecht-Strasse: entire length
Parking Restrictions
- Public land: entire parking lot
- West Station: entire parking lot
- East Station: entire parking lot
- Schlossstrasse (Golf side): entire parking lot
- Schossstrasse: entire parking lot
- Badrieb: entire parking lot
- Bristol: all municipal parking lots
- Kleinfeld School Building: all municipal parking lots
- Sarganserstrasse School Building: all parking spaces around the school building
- Heulösergangstrasse: all parking spaces at the soccer club
- Bahnhofstrasse: all parking spaces on the left and right
- Fläscherstrasse: all parking spaces on the left and right (public transportation detour)
- Mühlerainstrasse: all parking spaces on the left and right
SBB services are not affected by any restrictions. The schedule remains unchanged.
In consultation with PostBus AG, buses bound for Pfäfers/Valens/Taminaschlucht will be rerouted via Fläscherstrasse–Löwenstrasse–Gaschürstrasse to Pfäferserstrasse.
Information on public transportation stops on Friday, June 19, 2026:
- Train station: served
- Bahnhofstrasse: canceled
- At the Ochsenbrunnen: table service is available
- Kleinfeld School Building: closed
- St. Leonhard: service available
- Matells (Pizolbahn): is in service
- Tamina Therme: accessible via the highway
- Downtown: canceled, replaced by Gaschürstrasse
- Bidets: in use (via highway)
The Pfäfers–Valens–Vättis routes and the Gorge Bus will travel via Fläscherstrasse to the village center. The temporary "Zentrum" stop is located about 100 meters above the regular stop and is clearly marked.
Parking spaces for private vehicles are divided into two areas: Bad Ragaz West and Bad Ragaz East.
Bad Ragaz West (860 parking spaces total):
- Airport: 480 parking spaces
- Loissstrasse (local municipality): 80 parking spaces
- Grünenfelder Farm: 300 parking spaces
- Directions from the St. Leonhard (Bad Ragaz) roundabout are clearly marked
Directions to the Bad Ragaz West parking lot are posted starting at the St. Leonhard roundabout, and parking attendants are on site to assist. Visitors using the West parking lots are transported to the village center via a shuttle service. The freeshuttle service runs continuously from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. between Bad Ragaz Airport and the train station and back.
Bad Ragaz East (360 parking spaces total):
- Zeughausstrasse (180 parking spaces)
- State Road (30 parking spaces)
- Föhrenhofweg (150 parking spaces)
- Directions from the Golf Course roundabout (Bad Ragaz) are clearly marked
Directions to the Bad Ragaz East parking lot are posted starting at the Golf Course roundabout; parking attendants are on site to assist you. The East parking lot is within walking distance of the starting area (5 min.).
Bad Ragaz East Parking Lot
Bad Ragaz East: Zeughausstrasse , Staatsstrasse, Föhrenhofweg. Directions from the Golfplatz roundabout (Bad Ragaz) are clearly marked
Bad Ragaz West Parking Lot
Bad Ragaz West: Airfield, Loissstrasse (local municipality), Grünenfelder Farm. Directions from the St. Leonhard (Bad Ragaz) roundabout are posted
The bicycle parking spaces are located at the Kleinfeld school building, within walking distance of the village center.
FAQs about the stopover town of Bad Ragaz
The women's race starts at 9:10 a.m., with the finish expected at 12:15 p.m.
The men's race starts at 1:45 p.m., with the finish scheduled for 5:45 p.m.
Setup work for the finish area and fan zone will begin in Bad Ragaz as early as Thursday, June 18, 2026, starting at 8:00 p.m. The relevant streets and squares will be closed at that time. Dismantling work will then begin on Friday, June 19, 2026, after the race at approximately 6:30 p.m. and is expected to be completed by 9:00 p.m. After that, the road and square closures will be lifted.
During the road closures in Bad Ragaz, access through the town will be very limited. However, access will be guaranteed for residents. In addition, the towns of Pfäfers, Valens, and Vättis will no longer be accessible via Bad Ragaz during the closures. All passenger and heavy traffic will be diverted via Sarellistrasse to Pfäfers. The main detour around Bad Ragaz runs from Sargans, as well as from Landquart, via Fläsch and Maienfeld.
The following road and parking lot closures will be in effect from approximately 8:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026, until approximately 9:00 p.m. on June 19, 2026:
(Partial) road closures
- Pfäferserstrasse: The section from Hotel Hof to the intersection with Valenserstrasse
- Pfäferserstrasse: from the “Am Platz” parking garage to the intersection with Gaschürstrasse
- Maienfelder-/Sarganserstrasse: from the intersection with Seestrasse to the golf course roundabout
- Bahnhofstrasse: from the intersection with Pizolstrasse to Pfäferserstrasse
- Fläscherstrasse: Maienfelderstrasse to the intersection with Sandstrasse
- Mühlerainstrasse: Pfäferserstrasse to Maienfelderstrasse
- Bäckerstrasse: entire length
- Dorfbadgasse: entire length
- Lattmanngasse: entire length
- Gaschürstrasse: entire length
- Löwenstrasse: entire length
- Bernhard-Simon-Strasse: entire length
- Hans-Albrecht-Strasse: entire length
Parking Restrictions
- Public land: entire parking lot
- West Station: entire parking lot
- East Station: entire parking lot
- Schlossstrasse (Golf side): entire parking lot
- Schossstrasse: entire parking lot
- Badrieb: entire parking lot
- Bristol: all municipal parking lots
- Kleinfeld School Building: all municipal parking lots
- Sarganserstrasse School Building: all parking spaces around the school building
- Heulösergangstrasse: all parking spaces at the soccer club
- Bahnhofstrasse: all parking spaces on the left and right
- Fläscherstrasse: all parking spaces on the left and right (public transportation detour)
- Mühlerainstrasse: all parking spaces on the left and right
The start/finish area is located on Maienfelderstrasse near the spa gardens of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. The finish arch will be set up near the entrance to the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz.
Visitors will be treated to an exciting lineup of events both in the Fan Zone and at the start/finish area. For more information, see the "Program" section.
The public restrooms are shown on the map below (click on the restroom icon for details):
Restroom Location: Cantonal Bank
4 x ToiToi
1 x barrier-free ToiToi
Restroom Location: Dorfbadgasse
4 portable toilets
Restroom Location: Mühlerainstrasse
2 portable toilets
Restroom Location: Bernhard-Simon-Strasse
2 x ToiToi
1 x accessible ToiToi
Restroom Location: Hans Albrecht Street
1 portable toilet
Admission is free. Only access to the Tour de Suisse hospitality area requires a fee. For more information.
Bad Ragaz is one of the two stopover towns on the Family Days route. During the Family Days, children and families can look forward to a varied program featuring physical activities, games, and exciting interactive stations. Anyone who completes the scavenger hunt through the FanZone can also look forward to a little surprise.
An exciting hands-on bike course awaits the little ones at Kids World in the FanZone. Under the guidance of instructors, they can discover various disciplines in a fun way and gain experience with cycling. Another highlight for young cycling fans is the pump track, which will also be set up at Kids World.
The Kids Race will also take place four times throughout the day on the original race track along the start/finish straight. Participation is free.
A special highlight is the museum dedicated to Sepp Wagner, the former Tour de Suisse winner from Bad Ragaz.
On display are:
- historical photos
- Bicycles
- Mementos
- Racing gear
- an exciting story about the local winner
An emotional gathering place for sports fans and history buffs. The museum is located on the premises of THERGOfit Bad Ragaz in the village center, right in the Fan Village.
2026 Men's Course Map
For more information about the route, including the elevation profile and standings, visit the official Tour de Suisse 2026 website.
2026 Women's Course Map
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Things to Do Around Bad Ragaz
Bad Ragaz, a historic spa resort in Eastern Switzerland, attracts visitors with its wide range of recreational activities. At the heart of it all is the famous thermal water from the Tamina Gorge.
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