Is it just good marketing or does the Swiss watch industry really lead the market for quality watches? Watches that are made in Switzerland have a high reputation. Why is this and is this just perception or reality? The cradle
Thun â a medieval town with a magnificent back drop
Thun is a city in the canton of Berne and is often called the gateway to the Bernese Oberland. With a population of 90,000 âIhwohnerâ (en: inhabitants), Thun is the eleventh largest city in Switzerland. The town is perfect for
Herzlich Willkommen or Bienvenue to Charming Biel
The charming town of Biel in canton Berne is the largest bilingual city in Switzerland. Walking through the streets and listening to the chatter in both Swiss German and French lends a unique pleasant atmosphere to the town. Hallo/GrĂźezi and
The Swiss Guard â a Melding of Tradition and Modernity
Switzerland may be small, but it has always been a nation of warriors. Even Tacitus, the Roman historian, asserted that the Swiss were a very militant people. They were to prove this particularly in the 14th century at the Battle
Lausanne â the Olympia of modern times
The most famous five rings of modern times are not Greek; they are Swiss. In 1915, the chairman of the then IOC, Pierre de Coubertin, declared Lausanne to be the home of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In 1994, the
How can I learn Swiss-German most effectively? Part one: free resources
As we are always increasing the content on this website, we would like to summarise all the ways you can learn Swiss-German on learn-swiss-german.ch. This three part blog series are designed to help you answer the question of how to learn
Geneva â the smallest metropolis in the world
Geneva is idyllically situated between the Alps, on the banks of Lake Geneva and in the far west of Switzerland. French speaking Geneva is home to the European seat of the UN and the headquarters of the International Red Cross
The city of Sion â the sunny side of Switzerland
Sion (or Sitten in German) is the capital city of Valais. It is situated in the south west of Switzerland at the confluence of the Sionne and Rhone at an elevation of approximately 500 m. The city lies in the
Hornussen â an old indigenous Swiss sport
If you imagine hornussen to be a fast paced sport, you would be mistaken. Hornussen is not devoid of action but it certainly is played sedately. Attack and defence are alternated between the teams and the emphasis is on team
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