One of Switzerland’s most distinctive traditions is Hornussen, a fast-paced rural sport blending elements of baseball and...
Switzerland’s folk heritage comes alive in the rhythmic spins and throws of Fahnenschwingen, or flag throwing—a graceful,...
Switzerland’s blend of precision and festivity shines brightly in Knabenschiessen, Zurich’s historic youth shooting competition and fair....
In the canton of Basel-Landschaft, the Chienbäse tradition ignites the streets of Liestal with a dramatic fire...
In the snowy hills of Appenzell, Switzerland welcomes the New Year with one of Europe’s most mysterious...
Switzerland’s wine heritage reaches its most spectacular peak with the Fête des Vignerons, the Winegrowers’ Festival held...
Few sounds capture the essence of the Swiss Alps like yodeling a vocal technique that turns the...
Every April, Zurich bursts into life with Sechseläuten, one of Switzerland’s most dramatic spring festivals. Guilds, parades,...
Switzerland’s history is dotted with tales of resilience, and none is more celebrated in Geneva than L’Escalade,...
In the heart of central Switzerland, the Klausjagen (St. Nicholas Chase) lights up the night of December...