Think of Switzerland, and you surely don’t think of whisky. But like so many other things, just because the Swiss did not invent it doesn't mean...
Archive - November 2012
ChristianHow the Swiss St. Nicholas tradition works
While we have already covered one Swiss Samichlaus tradition, we would like to introduce you to a more historical way of celebrating Saint Nicholas...
Dimitri BurkhardDemystifying Romansh, Switzerland’s fourth language
In Switzerland’s mountainous East, roughly 62’000 people speak Romansh. By comparison, this segment equals only 0.9 percent of the Swiss population...
A Primer on Renting Skis in Switzerland
What are you going to do about the coming winter? The simple answer is: Renting skis and taking advantage of the snow. If you are unsure what...
