Herzlich Willkommen or Bienvenue to Charming Biel

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/GrĂĽezi and

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The Swiss Guard – a Melding of Tradition and Modernity

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

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Lausanne – the Olympia of modern times

Lausanne – 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

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❤️ Learn Swiss-German app ❤️

❤️ Learn Swiss-German app ❤️

As of TODAY you can download and use our app for free at the  Google Play Store.   Swiss German dictionary always at hand — even offline The dictionary is one of the most popular features on our website. Words

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The Zurich Knabenschiessen

The Zurich Knabenschiessen

This traditional Swiss festival takes place in Zurich (“ZĂĽri” in Swiss German) every year before the day of repentance and prayer.  “S chnabäschiessä” (en.: Knabenschiessen) is held at the AlbisgĂĽetli firing range from Saturday to Monday during the second week of

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The Dream of Studying in Switzerland

The Dream of Studying in Switzerland

More and more high school graduates come to Switzerland to get their Bachelor or Master degree. In this article, we take a closer look at the attractions of Switzerland as a place to study. Why do young people want to

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