Lately, there has been quite some buzz as the Greater Zurich Area is working on branding itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe. The entrepreneurs behind some of the most innovative start-up firms are young, dynamic and...
Archive - November 2011
All about the Waldspielgruppe Swiss forest playgroup
The idea behind the Waldspielgruppe Swiss forest playgroup is to immerse children in nature from an early age.
This modern Swiss parking garage is a man’s dream
What is so terribly exciting about these Swiss parking garages is their modern, boxy architecture. This project has secretly made me want to own a Porsche...
Fiona, the Savage Cow
The image we have of cows is of sweet beasts calmly munching grass all day long as they cling to the sides of the Swiss Alps or lay about on green meadows. But the more observant among you know that many cows in...
Swiss Winter Wonders: Walking on Frozen Lake Zürich
Incredible as it may sound, Lake Zürich with a mass of 3900 km³ can actually freeze over! The records show that since 1233, the lake has been frozen 26 times, the last time taking place in 1963. Especially long lasting...
The annual Onion Market in Bern is all about… onions!
Every fourth Monday in November, Bern shall awaken to the sounds and smells of the traditional Onion Market. From the railway station and down the...
Innovative CARSCANS Collages by Christian Grund
I cannot get my eyes off of these innovative masterpieces from Christian Grund’s CARSCANS project! Inspired by David Hockney’s picture collages and recent cataloging trends such as Google Earth, his objects are...
Taking off at the Runway 34 Restaurant in Zürich
The concepts of "airline" and "restaurant" have been combined many times all over the world. And fortunately for anyone in the Zürich area, Runway 34 is...
Is it possible to see the Northern Lights in Switzerland?
Discover the magic of the Northern Lights in Switzerland. Rare yet real, learn when and where to see them.