Dimitri Burkhard
Get ready for a deep dive into Switzerland’s psyche. Here are all the Swiss quotes you'll never hear in real life - from chocolate to punctuality...
Browse our posts about Oddities
Our flagship online magazine is all about looking at Switzerland in a tongue in cheek way. Here at Newly Swissed, we love uncovering oddities about Switzerland and truly bizarre things that not even the locals knew. You’ve come to the right place for weird world records, random tidbits of knowledge and strange facts about Switzerland!
Why the Zero Star Hotel in Switzerland deserves five stars
At the zero star hotel in Switzerland, you'll sleep under a million stars. View all the hotels by the artists, Frank and Patrik Riklin.
Horizonville: Switzerland’s Unexpected American Dream Town
Horizonville brings American culture to Switzerland's Rhône Valley. Photographer Yann Gross documents this hidden slice of Americana in the Alps.
15 More Photographs That Scream “Only in Switzerland!”
From fondue vending machines to flag tossing competitions, some things exist only in Switzerland. Here are some of the best photographs...
The Tetris Challenge that started in Zürich and went viral
Recently, cop cars, rescue helicopters, fire engines and even military tanks have been cleared of their contents. The Tetris Challenge was born.
Can hip-hop music make cheese tastier? Yes, says science!
From Mozart to Led Zeppelin: it turns out that cheese wheels have their own preference when it comes to music! This revelation could change...
Jordan Girardin
14 unusual cat ladders we’ve spotted in Switzerland
Swiss cats have some guts! Most live outdoors - and when they want to come indoors, they have to negotiate a scary cat ladder...
“The Naked Swiss” Book Review: 7 Key Insights into Swiss Culture
Debunk Swiss stereotypes with "The Naked Swiss". Our review highlights 7 key insights that reveal the true nature of Swiss culture.
Vanessa Lépine
More things you’ll never hear a Swiss person say
Get ready for a laugh with things you'll never hear a Swiss person say! Discover the unique sense of humor of the Swiss in this humorous blog post.
