When we opened the conversation about “Children at the Mountain”, we knew it would touch something deep within our community. And it did. Over one hundred comments came in — heartfelt, reflective, and passionate. Some said festivals are no place for children. Others said it depends on awareness, structure, and care. And while opinions were divided, almost everyone agreed on one thing: we want to protect our children . That alone shows the heart of this community. What We Lear

A look behind the scenes of the Burning Mountain Festival When you buy a ticket for the Burning Mountain Festival, you might wonder: Where does all that money actually go? We believe everyone who’s part of our community deserves to know how every Swiss franc is used. Here’s a transparent breakdown of how our income is structured — and what it enables. 🌞 💫 Our Sources of Income The Burning Mountain Festival is financed almost entirely by the community itself — by you and all

as told by one who has walked the path of transformation I was once called an alchemist, a seeker of change, a student of fire. Long before the age of laboratories and glass, I worked by the glow of flame and candle, surrounded by minerals, smoke, and mystery. My hands were stained by earth and metal, my heart guided by questions older than memory. We were born from the mountains and their fire. Many of us were miners and metallurgists, learning the language of stone and flam

Last year, for the first time in Burning Mountain history, we created a Kids Area — a gentle, colorful corner of the festival where families could come together for creative, child-friendly workshops. It wasn’t a drop-off zone, but a shared space for parents and children to experience the magic of the mountain together. We made this choice consciously. Because while the idea of a “kids camp” or drop-off area sounds beautiful in theory , in reality it raises serious concerns.

To all who danced, dreamed, and created with us ♥️ The circle is complete – here’s what you shared with us in the 2025 Burning Mountain...