Dirty Thursday is nearing, which means one thing: carnival! Here's an overview of the main carnival parades in Switzerland.
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Dimitri Burkhard
9 Swiss winter traditions that are truly unique 🇨🇭
The one thing these curious Swiss winter traditions have in common: they take place between Ash Wednesday and mid-April.
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.
Switzerland carnival traditions explained in 2023
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...
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...
Zürich’s Sechseläuten festival through a professional lens
Access to front-row views of Zürich's Sechseläuten festival is a perk of an official photographer. Have a look at the parades and Böögg torching...
Cloudia Chen
8 unique traditions you’ll not find outside of Switzerland
The Swiss like to keep the best traditions to themselves. To make a point, here are eight traditions you won't find outside of Switzerland.
