From a worldwide point of view, Switzerland is still a relatively unknown winegrowing area in Central Europe. Although Switzerland has the highest vineyards on the European continent, the areas under cultivation are much smaller than other wine producing countries. However,
Three Kings Day â otherwise known as Epiphany
Epiphany is widely celebrated in Switzerland. Special treats can be found everywhere and there are many âVerahstaltigeâ (en: events) honouring the three wise men. But what exactly is this day in honour of and who were the three kings? Read
ChienbĂ€se â a Swiss Fasnacht tradition
ChienbÀse 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
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
The Zurich Knabenschiessen
This traditional Swiss festival takes place in Zurich (âZĂŒriâ in Swiss German) every year before the day of repentance and prayer. âS chnabĂ€schiessĂ€â (en.: Knabenschiessen) is held at the AlbisgĂŒetli firing range from Saturday to Monday during the second week of