Dimitri Burkhard
An agricultural society at heart, the Swiss have traditionally embraced the changing of seasons with songs. From the first snowflakes to Easter traditions, and from the alpine meadows to harvest festivals, every season...
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Newly Swissed is a flagship online magazine about Switzerland. From Swiss world records to quizzes or random facts about Switzerland, it’s all right here! Switzerland is understood for various items: its cold climate, mountainous topography and its political neutrality, that is presumably brought on by its geographic seclusion and being one in all the highest mountainous countries in Europe. If you are interested in everyday life in Switzerland, please visit our archive with dozens of articles
2020 Swiss Christmas market guide (Corona edition)
It's possible to visit a Swiss Christmas market or a holiday event this year. Here's our up-to-date list of all the events taking place.
19 definite signs of growing up in Switzerland
From kindergarten to high school, there are some defining moments while growing up in Switzerland.
Lugano Autumn Festival Guide: Chestnuts, Food, and Music
One of my favorite annual events in Switzerland is always the Lugano autumn festival.
Samuel Miller
15 unmistakable signs that you’re becoming Swiss
Tucked in the center of Europe, Switzerland is a planet of its own, with its own set of rules. Here are signs that you're becoming Swiss...
Here’s a (non)touching solution to lost “bisous” kisses
During the pandemic, I miss sharing "bisous", the kisses on alternating cheeks that friends and family in Switzerland give. But I have a solution.
Bill Harby
We wiped out on Lake Silvaplana, the alpine windsurfing capital
Learning to windsurf is one thing. But learning to windsurf at nearly 1800 meters above sea facing the strong Maloja winds is something else...
Why Zoo Zürich and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy are friends
The Lewa Savanne at Zoo Zürich has a real life match in Kenya. We've visited the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy to learn about this fruitful partnership.
Splash! Here are 8 lakes near Zurich for wild swimming
We often get the question: are there any lakes near Zurich? And if so, which lakes are nearby? Here are eight lakes near Zurich for wild swimming...
