In this category, you will find all kinds of cool facts about Switzerland. From Swiss world records to a quiz about Switzerland or simply random facts about Switzerland, it’s all right here! For instance, did you know that Switzerland has 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites? Or that Zürich has more than 1200 public water fountains?

Fête des Vignerons in Vevey, Switzerland (2019)

Impressive statistics about the Fête des Vignerons 2019

The curtain has fallen on the Fête des Vignerons. It'll be up to the next generation of wine growers to keep the tradition alive.
Zuger Kirschtorte

13 facts about Switzerland and its celebrity connections

From Audrey Hepburn to César Ritz, many famous names have left a mark on Switzerland. Here are some curious and intriguing facts...
KUFA Kreisel - Turntable Roundabout in Lyss, Switzerland

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...
Swiss PostBus - Nufenen Pass

Our ultimate guide to seeing the Alps on a Swiss postal bus

The experience of riding on a Swiss PostBus: you, tucked into a cushy seat, marveling at the scenery with your nose stuck to a panoramic window...
Mondaine Station Clock Sunset

No signs of aging for the 75-year old Swiss Railway clock

Surely you have noticed that the Swiss Railway clock is unique. Exactly 1.5 seconds before every new minute, the second hand...
Swiss Music Mixtape

This Swiss music has defined entire generations - take a listen!

Switzerland is not exactly known as a music factory. But Swiss music defines entire generations, so turn up the speakers and take a listen!
Abbey of St. Gall

Here are Switzerland's 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

No doubt that a place under the protection of UNESCO must be a cut above the rest. Here are Switzerland’s UNESCO World Heritage sites...
ZüriBahn Cable Car - ZKBZKB Zürcher Kantonalbank

What the much-awaited ZüriBahn cable car will look like

Just imagine the panoramic bird's-eye view of beautiful Zürich and the Alps from the sky, 80 meters above the lake...
Corippo in Valle Verzasca, Switzerland

Tiny Corippo to become Switzerland's first scattered hotel

"CORIPPO - POPULATION 12." This welcome sign might as well be posted at the entrance of this tiny hemlet in Switzerland. Tucked away on the lush...