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
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
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
Jass – a Popular Swiss Card Game
Jass, also called „der Jass“ in Swiss German, is the most popular card game in Switzerland and is even considered to be a national game. Although known to be a game played by old men in pubs, „in de letzschte
The history of Switzerland – an Overview
In this article, we touch upon the most important events of Swiss history from the beginnings of Switzerland to the current day. At the end of this article, you will have a rough overview of the history of Switzerland as
❤️ 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
Why learning Swiss-German is A LOT of fun
Also known as Alemannic German, Swiss German is a language that’s spoken in some regions in Switzerland and it can also be encountered in some of the Alpine communities that reside in northern Italy. The language on its own doesn’t
Swiss German for Beginners
In this article we want to focus on the fundamentals of learning Swiss German. In other words, the key topic of this article is how beginners can learn Swiss German. Everyday, we get enquiries from absolute beginner who have no
The Zurich Knabenschiessen
This traditional Swiss festival takes place in Zurich (“Züri” in Swiss German) every year before the day of repentance and prayer. “S chnabäschiessä” (en.: Knabenschiessen) is held at the Albisgüetli firing range from Saturday to Monday during the second week of
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