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Most Canadian hockey fans underestimate the IIHF World Hockey Championships! It's a big party in Europe!! Check it off your Bucket List now and join likeminded Team Canada fans from May 22nd/2026 to June 1st, 2026 on a special once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of Switzerland. We have built two all-inclusive Fan Tours to make your planning as easy as possible (Premium 7 days/6 Nights and Premium PLUS 10 days/9 Nights). Don't miss out as this tour will sell out quickly. Limited spots available. For any questions prior to booking this 2026 IIHF Team Canada World Championships Fan Tour to Switzerland, please contact Victory Travel and Events at info@victorytravel.ca.

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Victory Travel & Events has been the Official Tour Provider for 15 x NHL Global Series Fan Tours to Europe and Scandinavia.

We were entrusted by each NHL club listed below with managing their top fans: Season Ticket Holders, Suite Holders, VIP's and Sponsors. For these travel packages, we have managed all facets of these tours including airfare, hotels, ground transportation, game tickets, food and beverage, special player events, onsite coordination and more. PLEASE NOTE: We do not just send Victory representatives with you. We have onsite partners in Switzerland who have worked with us on many tours to these destinations. That means that you will have German/English speaking coordinators who have practical knowledge of Zurich, Bern and Fribourg and the surrounding area.

Ottawa Senators NHL Global Series in 2008, 2017 and 2023 to Stockholm, Sweden (and Helsinki in 2023 only)

Edmonton Oilers NHL Global Series in 2018 to Cologne, Germany and Gothenburg, Sweden.

Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Global Series in 2019 to Stockholm, Sweden.

Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Global Series in 2022 to Tampere, Finland (including Stockholm and Helsinki)

Nashville Predators NHL Global Series in 2022 to Bern, Switzerland and Prague, Czechia and 2025 to Stockholm and Helsinki.

Detroit Red Wings NHL Global Series in 2023 to Stockholm and Helsinki.

Minnnesota Wild NHL Global Series in 2023 to Stockholm and Helsinki.

Dallas Stars NHL Global Series in 2024 to Tampere, Finland (including Stockholm and Helsinki)

Florida Panthers NHL Global Series in 2024 to Tampere, Finland (including Stockholm and Helsinki)

This makes us, not only the most experienced hockey fan tour provider to Europe and Scandinavia, but also the most trusted. We know the hotels, the logistics, the stadiums, the restaurants, the cultural differences and we have managed through all sorts of issues for North American fans, including but not limited to: allergies and food restrictions, mobility issues, flight upgrades, hotel room types and bedding configurations and more. Please see our Fan reviews on this booking website.

Important Dates and Games (*See also Draft Itinerary)

Both Premium and Premium Plus Packages:

Friday, May 22/2026: Departure from Canadian City

Saturday, May 23/2026: Arrival in Zurich: Transfer to Bern/Fribourg. 6 nights stay until May 29th.

Sunday, May 24/2026: Team Canada vs Slovakia at 8:20 PM in Fribourg

Monday, May 25/2026: Sightseeing day.

Tuesday, May 26/2026: Team Canada vs Czechia at 8:20 PM in Fribourg

Wednesday, May 27th/2026: Sightseeing day.

Thursday, May 28th/2026: Quarter Finals TBA

Friday, May 29th/2026: Check out and transfer back to Zurich.

Premium Package ends and return flights home.

Premium Plus Package Only:

Check into Zurich hotel for an additional 3 nights stay.

Saturday, May 30th/2026: Semi Finals TBA in Zurich.

Sunday, May 31st/2026: Gold and Bronze Medal Games in Zurich. Tourney Ends.

Monday, June 1st/2026: Premium PLUS tour ends. Check out of Zurich Hotel and return flights home.

Please click on "Download Brochure" in top right corner of this site and this year's ticket prices (Released Feb. 2nd/2026) will be sent to you on email. We will take orders and facilitate the purchase for you and add the amounts to your online account.

What does "Game Day Package" mean? This means that on those particular days (as indicated in the ticket brochure), you can only purchase a ticket for all games that day in the that venue. You cannot purchase a single game ticket. The tournament uses this rule for less popular games. This is NOT a Hospitality package but rather a multi-game ticket.

Please note: All Ticket Prices ar in CHF (Swiss Francs).

We will use a standard exchange rate at the time of purchase. The game tickets are NOT included in your Land Package so you can choose whatever you want.

Half Day Tour to Gruyere:    Combine a passion for chocolate and cheese on a half-day epicurean excursion from Bern to the medieval village of Gruyères. With a gastronomic guide, travel through the Swiss countryside to Gruyères to visit "Maison Cailler Chocolaterie" and "La Maison du Gruyere"  facilities.  Uncover the secrets behind their production during English guided tours.  Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from Bern on this excursion sure to pleasure your palate.  You will also get to experience Gruyere's beautiful surroundings, such as the Castle of Gruyères, the Alps and lunch on your own in the town.   Return to Bern mid-afternoon.

Day Tour to Piz Gloria: Surrounded by more than 200 alpine peaks and embedded in a pristine mountain environment, the Piz Gloria is located at 2,970 metres above sea level. The instantly recognizable summit building takes pride of place on the Schilthorn summit. Let your gaze wander over spellbinding wraparound views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, flanked by an array of peaks in the Bernese and Valais Alps. To one side, the shimmering blue waters of Lake Thun, the pretty Swiss central plateau and the mountains of the Jura chain stretch out towards the horizon. If excellent visibility is provided, you can even see as far as the Black Forest in Germany or the Mont Blanc massif in France.   At the Piz Gloria 360 Restaurant at the summit, Diners can watch the impressive mountain scenery glide by while enjoying a delicious table-served meal, while rotating around its own axis in 45 minutes. Fun Fact: Piz Gloria was a fictional mountain peak and home to an 'allergy research clinic' and ski resort in James Bond's film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service in 1969. 

This tour only requires a $1000.00 CAD non-refundable deposit per person.   Name changes (substitute traveler) will be permitted FREE of charge until 30 days prior to departure (Land package only./Not flight).   The final balance is due Tuesday, April 7th/2026.  Log onto your account to set-up weekly or monthly payments if desired. Our full Terms and Conditions are available for your review during the booking process. 

We recommend all fans consider adding travel insurance. Customers will need to make their own travel insurance arrangements OR contact Victory Travel for quotes from Manulife. We always recommend travel insurance as a measure of added protection.

Varied flights from Canada to Zurich, Switzerland. Premium and Premium Plus Groups.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Arrival at Zurich Airport. Met by bus and local coordinator. Transfer to Bern Hotel for check in (not before 3:00 pm) and a free night on your own. Premium and Premium Plus Groups.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 

.Some free time in Bern and Fribourg. Team Canada vs Slovakia at 8:20 PM. Premium and Premium Plus Groups.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 

Post Breakfast tour of Einstein House and Zytglogge Clock Tower. Half day tour to Grueyere Cheese and Chocolate Factory. Premium and Premium Plus Groups.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Free time in Bern and Fribourg. Team Canada vs Czechia at 8:20 pm. Premium and Premium Plus Group.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Full Day Trip to Piz Gloria including bus transpo, lunch and coordinators. Premium and Premium Plus Group.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Free time in Bern and Fribourg. Potential Quarter Final games in Fribourg. Premium and Premium Plus Groups.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED.

Check out of Bern Hotel and transfer to Zurich (both Premium and Premium Plus). Premium Group will be dropped off at the airport for flights home to Canada and Premium Plus will check into Zurich Hotel for 3 night additional stay.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Premium Plus only. Zurich City Tour with Official Tour Guide. Followed by Potential Semi Final Games.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

.Premium Plus Only. Potential Gold and Bronze Medal Games. Final Group Dinner at night.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Premium Plus Only. Check out and return flights home to Canada.

ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE..