Dimitri Burkhard
Cherry
I am not sure what is true, and I still ponder about it many years later: Did I fall in love with the character or the actress who played that character? Audrey Hepburn is...
Browse our posts about Cool Facts
In this category, you will find all kinds of cool facts about Switzerland. From Swiss world records to a quiz about Switzerland or simply random facts about Switzerland, it’s all right here!
For instance, did you know that Switzerland has 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites? Or that Zürich has more than 1200 public water fountains?
Rajan
How to build a Swiss Army knife – 130 Years of Victorinox
Everyone remembers their very first Swiss Army knife. But did you know that knives for the Swiss Army used to be produced in...
17 more facts about Switzerland
The term "facts about Switzerland" is one of the most sought-after Google searches leading to Newly Swissed: That's a fact. It appears as if stereotypes...
There used to be a junk yard with vintage cars near Bern
There is a car for every two Swiss. Up until 2009, Kaufdorf in the canton of Bern used to push that average up by much because of their vintage junk yard...
Ride a Bike, Share a Bike – The JunaProject from Ticino
Everyone loves bicycles. They are fun and they keep you healthy. Plus, Switzerland's cities have bike sharing services. The JunaProject takes...
Alessandra
You Know You’re from Valais If…
The Southern part of Switzerland is best known for the Matterhorn. But there is much more to it: Here are some surefire ways to know you are from Valais...
AIR14 Payerne – Celebrating 100 Years of Swiss Air Force
2014 is a big year for the Swiss Air Force – and aviation fans can draw the benefits from various events and displays across Switzerland. AIR14 Payerne...
Greif on Lake Greifensee – The Little Steamboat That Could
If it wasn't for James Watt, we would be missing out on Greif, the steamboat on Greifensee. When we keep our windows open, a charming „choo!“...
Save the Whale of Lugano
Ahhh. It's summer in Lugano. Those hot, sunny days are the ideal setting for a walk on the lake promenade. But wait, is that a whale? The Lugano whale is an art installation by...
