The outdoor opera of "Notre Dame" takes place in the Abbey District of St. Gallen. This is a truly dramatic setting for St. Galler Festspiele...
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Vanessa Lépine
Dimitri BurkhardWe’ve built our own skis at the Anavon ski workshop 🎿
We could hardly believe the premise: to build your own skis in a one-day workshop? But the ski builders from Anavon Ski AG have reassured us.
10 unique winter traditions that define Swiss culture 🇨🇭
Farming life at the foothills of the Alps, and thus Swiss culture, once was riddled with mystery.
Have you considered cold water swimming in Switzerland?
The benefits of cold water swimming have been documented by doctors the world over...
Rex Moribe
Switzerland carnival traditions explained in 2021
Carnival is the time of year when ordinary citizens step out of line. Here's all you need to know about Switzerland carnival traditions...
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...
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
13 fascinating New Year’s Eve traditions from Switzerland
New Year’s Eve traditions in Switzerland involve more than popping corks. Locals end the old year with noisy parades and age-old customs.
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...
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...
2020 Swiss Christmas market guide (Corona edition)
It's possible to visit a Swiss Christmas market or a holiday event this year. Here's our up-to-date list of all the events taking place.
19 definite signs of growing up in Switzerland
From kindergarten to high school, there are some defining moments while growing up in Switzerland.
