Dimitri BurkhardFarming life at the foothills of the Alps, and thus Swiss culture, once was riddled with mystery.
Dimitri Burkhard
Dimitri Burkhard
Cheese in Switzerland: Fun Facts, Cheese Factories, Best Varieties
Switzerland has more than 450 unique kinds of cheese. And here's the most comprehensive guide about cheese in Switzerland...
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...
10 typical Swiss carnival foods explained 😋
For many Swiss, carnival season is a time to load up on calories. That’s because the most irresistible, wholesome fried foods take over the shops. While some of these delicacies are available throughout Switzerland...
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...
Mailänderli recipe with step-by-step instructions
The buttery Mailänderli treats are possibly the most popular Swiss Christmas cookies. Here's my family's Mailänderli recipe.
The Swiss legend of the Devil’s Bridge in Göschenen
Here's how to see two legendary Swiss artifacts: the Devil’s Stone and the Devil’s Bridge in Göschenen.
Our ski weekend at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Andermatt
We are surprised how close Uri is from Zurich. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Andermatt will be our base for a weekend of skiing...
