Because nothing interesting ever happened in November, Swiss national radio and TV will dedicate their program to a popular subject: The Swiss...
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Dimitri Burkhard
St. Gallen – The Irish Monk, the Bear, and the Bread
There are only so many ways to survive freezing Swiss winters. Visiting a Finnish sauna is sometimes an instant cure, but lighting my Gallus Light – a magical lamp from St. Gallen – will always do the trick!
Mamiko
In the Footsteps of Einstein, Joyce and Lenin
Artists, scientists, political visionaries: Zurich has been home to some of the greatest and most original minds of the last century or two...
How to Move House in Switzerland – Quite Literally!
The former headquarters of Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon – the entire building – was moved 60 m/197 ft southwest to make room for more train tracks...
Katrin
Absinthe’s Swiss Roots: Exploring the Green Fairy’s Origins (Part 1)
While tourists seek wine in France or beer in Germany, authentic absinthe enthusiasts should head to Switzerland, the true birthplace of the Green Fairy.
Christian
Discover Absinthe’s Swiss Heritage: A Journey Through Time (Part 1)
While tourists seek wine in France or beer in Germany, authentic absinthe enthusiasts should head to Switzerland, the true birthplace of the Green Fairy.
Tales from the Armoire – A Multi-Part Series on Finding Identity through Family History (Part 4)
I drove down the Avenue d’Aïre on a gray Autumn day. I walked towards the large building which had been a beautiful home many years before and tried to imagine the former splendor of La Châtelaine...
Jean-Francois
Swiss Winter Wonders: Walking on Frozen Lake Zürich
Incredible as it may sound, Lake Zürich with a mass of 3900 km³ can actually freeze over! The records show that since 1233, the lake has been frozen 26 times, the last time taking place in 1963. Especially long lasting...
Sylvia
Who Are the Pontifical Swiss Guards Who Protect the Pope?
Learn about the Swiss Guards, the Vatican's official military in charge of security.
