Dimitri Burkhard
CherryThe former headquarters of Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon – the entire building – was moved 60 m/197 ft southwest to make room for more train tracks...
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?
Katrin
Absinthe’s Rebirth in Switzerland (Part 2)
When my friend Tom and I visited Switzerland’s pre-eminent absinthe distiller, we wanted to see everything. Even though his absinthe - La Clandestine - is consistently considered one of the best absinthes in the world...
Christian
Learn about absinthe’s origins in Switzerland (Part 1)
Each year, millions of thirsty tourists flock to Europe in search of the origins of their favorite elixirs. For an authentic absinthe experience, Switzerland...
Absinthe’s Origins in Switzerland (Part 1)
Each year, millions of thirsty tourists flock to Europe in search of the origins of their favorite elixirs. France and Italy are tops for wine, Germany and Belgium for beer, Britain for its ales, Scotland for its...
More Facts You Didn’t Know About Switzerland
Many of our most loyal readers have almost reached expert level in Swiss trivia thanks to these 13 interesting facts. In order to get you all...
There’s a secret hidden in the Toblerone logo
Anyone who has traveled abroad via an airport will recognize the chocolate that graces the shelves of duty free shops the world over: Toblerone.
Christine
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
Here’s one incredibly versatile Swiss concept car
The “Dock+Go” mobility concept by Swiss automotive designer Rinspeed has made a splash at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show...
Swiss guy installs a wood-burning stove in his Volvo
Retrofitting a 1990 Volvo 240 station wagon with a wood-burning stove is rather unique. He even got his mod approved by the Swiss BMV!
