Switzerland has more than 450 unique kinds of cheese. And here's the most comprehensive guide about cheese in Switzerland...
Dimitri Burkhard
Have you considered cold water swimming in Switzerland?
The benefits of cold water swimming have been documented by doctors the world over...
Rex Moribe
Know these typical masks and costumes at Swiss carnivals
Absurd clowns, wicked witches and Steampunk aliens: you will be able to spot some of the strangest costumes at Swiss carnivals...
10 typical Swiss carnival foods explained
For many Swiss, carnival season is a time to load up on calories. That’s because the most irresistible, wholesome fried foods take over the shops. While some of these delicacies are available throughout...
When coders meet powder – the Powercoders ski day in Engelberg
Do you remember the first time you tried skiing? Seven refugee students and alumni from around the world tried it last December in Engelberg.
Paul Janes
Six living traditions to start the New Year in Switzerland
Several towns and villages still practice age-old living traditions to welcome the New Year in Switzerland. From sausage beggars to pig races...
Mailänderli recipe with step-by-step instructions
The buttery Mailänderli treats are possibly the most popular Swiss Christmas cookies. Here's my family's Mailänderli recipe.
Our Swiss craft beer guide (and how to make beer fondue)
Chocolate, watches, cheese, and: craft, microbrewed beer! We all know the traditional products for which Switzerland is famous. Now, add first-class, innovative craft beers to the list. A unique set of guidelines for...
Scott Haas
Dominik GehlThe Swiss legend of the Devil’s Bridge in Göschenen
Here's how to see two legendary Swiss artifacts: the Devil’s Stone and the Devil’s Bridge in Göschenen.
Our ski weekend at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Andermatt
We are surprised how close Uri is from Zurich. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Andermatt will be our base for a weekend of skiing...
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13 facts you (probably) didn’t know about Switzerland
From architecture to food, learn interesting facts about Switzerland which will guarantee you some legitimate bragging rights at the next cocktail party...
5 Swiss brands you should recognize (and 5 you don’t need to)
If you want to be smarter than a fifth grader, check out five essential Swiss brands you should recognize. As for the remaining five brands, they're less...
9 places in Switzerland to see in your lifetime
Switzerland offers countless highlights and it would take half a lifetime to visit them all. Here are 9 places in Switzerland you have to see in your lifetime!
33 more signs that you’re becoming Swiss
There comes a point in life when one wonders: “Who am I?” The answer to this question is going to be very straightforward: You're becoming Swiss...
Psst! Here are 19 ingenious ways to piss off the Swiss
Most of us have probably stepped into proverbial cow dung by asking inappropriate questions while in a foreign country. To piss off the Swiss, you need...
11 examples of funny signage in Switzerland
The Swiss government has recently decided to retire several street signs. But apparently, they have retired the wrong ones! Funny signage in Switzerland is...
21 Swiss foods you need to try in your lifetime
What comes to mind when you think of typical Swiss foods? I ate my way through Switzerland, and here are 21 typical Swiss foods that impressed me...
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Here are 10 of the most annoying Swiss “problems”
Switzerland seems perfect on the outside, but there are actually some really annoying problems plaguing its residents. Imagine all the stuff they have to...
“Switzerland vs. The World” is a canny series of photographs
How does Switzerland stack up against the world? This series of photographs by Lausanne based photographer, Claude Baechtold, is ingenious...
McDonald’s Claim to Swissness
I am not one to frequent McDonald's often, but I was disappointed to have recently missed "Swiss Week"...
This roundabout in Switzerland is a vinyl turntable
Switzerland's flag may be square, but its streets are dotted by roundabouts. The world's only turntable roundabout is an eye-catcher...
16 ways to travel the world without leaving Switzerland
Dear readers, you don't need to travel far to see the world. It's all right here in Switzerland! From the Hawaii to India, here are our top picks.
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A Relais & Châteaux road trip in Switzerland to copy/paste
Home to majestic peaks and glaciers, the Engadine is mostly unspoilt nature. From here, we start our summer road trip in Switzerland...
Hotel Krone La Punt is for gourmands and archilovers
There is town in the Engadine that many tend to bypass: La Punt. We stopped at Hotel Krone La Punt to smell the proverbial roses, and we loved it!
Our classy retreat to the Resort Collina d’Oro in Ticino
There's a sun-soaked place in Switzerland with the name of Collina d'Oro - Golden Hill. The resort with the same name sure is classy...
Why a weekend at Lake Lauenen gives you a full recharge
Here's a mountain lake with a special draw: Lake Lauenen. I have recently spent a summer weekend of swimming and picking mushrooms there.
Why our getaway to the Beau-Rivage Geneva is 100% memorable
On invitation by the Beau-Rivage Geneva and Geneva Tourism, we're about to be soaked by a refreshing wave of history, culture, food and wine…
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11 Swiss German songs I remember from my childhood
An agricultural society at heart, the Swiss have traditionally embraced the changing of seasons with songs. From the first snowflakes to Easter traditions, and from the alpine meadows to harvest festivals, every season...
13 clichés about Switzerland (and proof that they’re true)
Synonymous with chocolate, mountains and watches, Switzerland has a number of clichés associated with it. Here's proof that they're true...
19 definite signs of growing up in Switzerland
From kindergarten to high school, there are some defining moments while growing up in Switzerland.
15 unmistakable signs that you’re becoming Swiss
Tucked in the center of Europe, Switzerland is a planet of its own, with its own set of rules. Here are signs that you're becoming Swiss...
