There comes a point in life when one wonders: “Who am I?” The answer to this question is going to be very straightforward: You're becoming Swiss...
Tag - swissness
Switzerland is full of surprises. Beyond stereotypes, we show you what is so special about the Swiss and their little country.
Dimitri Burkhard
SIGG – Switzerland’s Bottle
What do Airbus, Nespresso and Apple computers have in common? They all use aluminum. Looking at how this metal is so ubiquitously used today, one probably finds it hard to believe that it used to be worth more than gold...
Christian
11 Things Americans Can Learn From The Swiss
Most Americans relate Switzerland to clever knives, Heidi, and secret bank vaults, but there’s a lot more the Swiss can teach us about how they achieve such a high quality of life...
DJ Forza
Amazing Swiss Paper Cutouts
A good eyesight, steady hands for scissors and a whole lot of persistence are just some of the traits needed to create Swiss paper silhouettes. However, common sense would dictate that adding nine active children...
What you need to know about Swiss etiquette
There are a number of mistakes waiting to happen when you make your first attempts at socializing in Switzerland. It starts with the way you address people and ends with how you cut your steak...
Swiss Cow Census: The Fascinating World of Alpine Cattle
Swiss cow census data reveals which cantons have more bovines than humans. The fascinating world of Alpine cattle through statistical and cultural lenses.
Diccon Bewes
Finding Joy in Slowness: Töfflibuebe in Zürich
For the two Töfflibuebe in the middle of Zürich’s traffic on a recent weekend, it was about the journey and not the destination. In fact, these two motorcycle aficionados...
Discovering Roots: Youth Programs for the Swiss Abroad
Several hundred students flock to Switzerland each year to get a taste of their second home country. Coming from all corners of the world, these youth with Swiss roots will spend two weeks with a Swiss host family while...
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...
