Water, water, everywhere… Switzerland is definitely a country where you wonât die of thirst. Although its land mass is only 0.4% of Europe, Switzerland is the source of 6% of the continentâs fresh water reserve. Some of this water comes
Typical Basel – Bebbis, Fasnacht and Sports
The question of who is a real Basler is not easy to answer. There is actually no such thing as a real Basler. In the city city on the Rhine, people refer to themselves as «d Bebbi». And these Bebbi
Newspapers in Switzerland
Print is not dead! Newspapers are still a popular way to get âWichtigi Nochrichteâ (en: important news) on politics, culture and sports. Which newspaper should you read? Decide which ones are for you after ready our handy guide to 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
The National Swiss Wrestling Championship
Wrestling in Switzerland In âdr Schwiizâ (en.: Switzerland), wrestling is also known colloquially as âHoselupfâ (en.: trouser lift). This is a special form of wrestling unique to Switzerland. One of the differences is that the wrestling takes place within a