Myths and legends

Chienbäse – a Swiss Fasnacht tradition

Chienbäse is one of the traditional Fasnacht events in Switzerland. It takes place in Liestal, the capital of the canton of Baselland. Nearby Basel is well known for its lavish Fasnacht , which is said to form the base of the

The Swiss Guard – 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

The Legend of William Tell

You may have heard of the Swiss national hero William Tell and the legendary apple shot. This story can give you an insight into the heart of Switzerland’s cultural history as well as its language. Swiss German – Politics vs.