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Food & Beverages
There is a restaurant on the ground serving hot and cold food / drinks.
Attention: they accept cash only.
Swiss Francs and Euros are welcome.
The Hotel Seehof, where reception and dinners will be held does NOT accept cash.
There it is card only.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome at the IWT.
We kindly ask you to follow all rules and instructions on site.
Taking photos or videos is not allowed.
Sharing information about the tests with any team is foul play. Please play fair and make sure, no one gets an unnecessary advantage. Our stewards will have an eye on you. :-)
Designated spectator areas will be marked.
Stay within these areas at all times.
If you bring a dog, you are not allowed to leave the waiting area.
Parking on site is free for spectators from 9:00 a.m. No vehicle access before this time. If the on-site parking is full, park further down the road.
Attention: there is no shade in the car park. Please bring a thermal sun protection for your car.
Do not park in lay-bys.
The coordinates for the grounds will be shared here on Friday night.
Clothing
During the day
Considering that we are in the mountains, weather and temperatures can change quickly. Make sure you dress in layers so you can adapt easily.
Good shoes with a strong grip are essential.
Gala Dinner
Please join us either in your national dress or smart casual.
Running List
We are happy to announce that all
registered National and Free Teams
have a run at the IWT 2026!
Total Teams: 40
Nations: 15
National Teams: 33
Free Teams: 7
We are looking forward to welcoming you very soon in Switzerland!
You can find the running liste here.
Plus One registration will close this coming Sunday, May 3rd.
Programme
Friday, 29th May
15:00 – 17:00
Team registration at Hotel Seehof,
18:00
Opening reception with introduction
of judges and teams, Fly-Inn Dinner
Saturday, 30th May
07:00 – 07:30
Shuttle Bus pick up
08:30 – 17:00
Start / end of the competition
19:00
IWT Gala Dinner at Hotel Seehof
Sunday, 30th May
07:00 – 07:30
Shuttle Bus pick up
08:30 – 17:00
Start / end of the competition
Ceremony
Rules & Regulations
FCI International Working Tests for retrievers follow strict rules on welfare, training, and handling. Please make sure you are familiar with the official regulations.
In Switzerland, an additional rule applies and will be strictly enforced. This requirement is based on Swiss animal welfare law and will be checked on a random basis:
Leads must be at least 8 mm wide and must include a stop that prevents the loop around the dog’s neck from tightening excessively.
Chain leads are not permitted.
Registration
Registration period
March 23 to April 28, 2026
Registration open to
National Teams and Free Teams.
3 National Teams / Country
Registration fee
CHF 990.– / EUR 1'050.–
We have worked to keep the fees as low as possible. The strong Swiss Franc has a direct impact on costs.
Included in the fee is the following for
handlers running:
- Starter Kit
- Parking at "Parsennparkplatz" and Shuttle
- Welcome Drinks Friday
- Fly Inn Diner Friday
- Gala Dinner Saturday
- Lunch pack Saturday / Sunday
- Drinks are excluded
Reserve and plus Ones please register
for dinner / lunch separately here:
www.iwt-2026.ch/registration/plus-ones
To avoid additional bank charges, we have opened a Euro account.
Euorpean Participants can pay
via SEPA transfer without extra fees.
Shuttle Service
Individual access to the grounds by car is
not permitted.
All participants and "plus Ones" will have
to use the official shuttle service.
Cars can be parked for free during the IWT (Wednesday – Monday) at the "Parsennparkplatz"
(Bündaparkplatz on Google Maps).
From there it is a two minute walk to the pick up point at Parsennbahn.
Shuttle pick up points
Please use what3words to find the locations.
• Hotel Kessler Kulm:
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• Hotel Seebüel:
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• Campsite / PP Lake:
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• Parsennbahn / Seehof:
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• Hotel Shima:
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Departure times
• Hotel Kessler Kulm 07:10
• Hotel Seebüel 07:15
• Campsite / PP Lake 07:20
• Hotel Seehof / Parsennbahn 07:25
• Hotel Shima 07:30
• Arrival at grounds: ≈ 08:00
Please note, these times are subject to change
Parking
Please use what3words to find the "Parsennparkplatz"
(Bündaparkplatz on Google Maps)
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This parking can be used for registration, reception, Gala Dinner and during the day when on the grounds.
For teams staying at the Hotel Seehof, please unload in front of of the hotel and then park your car also at the Parsennparkplatz.
If you prefer to park your car underground, there is a parking garage attached to the hotel. However, these car park spaces are not for free.