Dimitri Burkhard
Switzerland offers film enthusiasts outdoor screenings by lakes and in parks. A paradise for those who prefer full-screen experiences over home viewing.
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Newly Swissed is a flagship online magazine about Switzerland. From Swiss world records to quizzes or random facts about Switzerland, it’s all right here! Switzerland is understood for various items: its cold climate, mountainous topography and its political neutrality, that is presumably brought on by its geographic seclusion and being one in all the highest mountainous countries in Europe. If you are interested in everyday life in Switzerland, please visit our archive with dozens of articles
KatrinHoney in the Mailbox
From a close distance, I noticed that the colorful mailboxes had black spots. Another step closer and I was able to see that those dark dots were shaking and multiplying...
Mamiko
A candid look at the Swiss yodeling festival in Lachen
The yodeling festival in the historic town of Lachen attracts some 2000 contenders from the cantons of central Switzerland. From alphorns to flag spinning...
A primer on shared laundry rooms in Switzerland
With such a high quality of living standards, it comes to a surprise that many Swiss still share a laundry machine among several apartments...
My Field Trip to a Swiss Supermarket
Today, we take a trip to the local supermarket. I took pictures of things I thought were different and interesting in two separate stores: Coop & Migros...
Brittany
A Primer on Switzerland’s Tax System
Switzerland is a Confederation divided into cantons (states) and communes, all of which work alongside banks, lawyers, companies and consultants to develop and maintain financial and administrative procedures...
Impressions from the Zürich Carnival Parade 2012
Some parts of Switzerland actually have five seasons, with carnival season being squeezed in between winter and spring. Carnival in Switzerland is such an integral part of life in some regions that business virtually...
Incredible Pictures of Geneva’s Frozen Lake Shores
Some years ago, arctic conditions caused some rather fascinating sculptures of ice. Geneva’s lake shores were frozen over, and here are the incredible pics...
A Primer on Recycling in Switzerland
Compared to US where most things are thrown into a huge dumpster, I truly admire the way the Swiss recycle. Here's everything to know about recycling...
