Cool facts about Switzerland, from world records to quizzes

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?

I wrote a chapter for The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland

September 14, 2020

What's the best seat on the Bernina Express? The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland is the ultimate companion book, and I had the privilege to write the "travel" chapter.

Swiss Flag Tossing Competition - Jodlerfest Lachen

17 interesting facts about the Swiss flag

May 27, 2020

Let's "square" away the most interesting fact about the Swiss flag: it's the only national flag that's square instead of rectangular!

11 fascinating facts about Zürich, Switzerland

April 29, 2020

Since Zürich is Switzerland's biggest town, many assume it's also the country's capital. Here are some fascinating facts about Zürich that *are* correct.

Outdoor art in Switzerland for your "must see" list

April 18, 2020

Sometimes, outdoor art is so well embedded in the urban landscape that we do not perceive it as art anymore. In Switzerland, outdoor art calls for...

21 fresh and intriguing facts about Switzerland

March 14, 2020

Our statistics show that blog posts listing interesting facts about Switzerland are among the most popular. From geography to airline sickness bags...