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Alpabfahrt: The Swiss Cattle Descent
The Alpabfahrt is a Swiss alpine village festival in which cows descend into the village after grazing on the mountainside during summer.
Martin Frutiger
Aug 29, 20182 min read


The History of Schützenfest in Switzerland
The Eidgenössische Schützenfest (Federal Shooting Festival), is one of the most important national events of the modern federal state and...
Martin Frutiger
Aug 20, 20173 min read


The History of Cheese in Switzerland
Gruyères Cheese Festival Every year in May, the Development Society of Gruyères-Moléson hosts a Cheese Festival in the heart of the...
Martin Frutiger
Apr 26, 20176 min read


The Easter Egg: Its History and Cultural Significance
In Switzerland, Easter (or 'Oschtere' in German) is widely celebrated and marks the onset of spring season, which is celebrated with much...
Martin Frutiger
Apr 1, 20173 min read
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