Dimitri Burkhard
The outdoor opera of "Notre Dame" takes place in the Abbey District of St. Gallen. This is a truly dramatic setting for St. Galler Festspiele...
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Vanessa Lépine
Try these rivers and pools for surfing in Switzerland 🌊
You would think that surfing in Switzerland is impossible. Yet, this landlocked country offers numerous ways to ride a wave...
We’ve built our own skis at the Anavon ski workshop 🎿
We could hardly believe the premise: to build your own skis in a one-day workshop? But the ski builders from Anavon Ski AG have reassured us.
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.
Have you considered cold water swimming in Switzerland?
The benefits of cold water swimming have been documented by doctors the world over...
Rex Moribe
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...
When coders meet powder – the Powercoders ski day in Engelberg
Do you remember the first time you tried skiing? Seven refugee students and alumni from around the world tried it last December in Engelberg.
Paul Janes
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...
