The Local Switzerland

Everything you need to know about Switzerland’s strangest sports

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 12:08:03 +0200

As a quarter of a million people prepare to visit the Fédérale, or Eidgenössische this weekend, The Local takes a closer look at the unique Swiss sports that are the highlight of the festival.

How to be a champion Swiss wrestler

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 12:31:24 +0200

The sport of Schwingen, or Swiss wrestling, is hugely important in Switzerland, and its champions become sporting celebrities.

Swiss university launches country's first ever degree in yodelling

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:41:55 +0100

From the 2018/19 academic year it will be possible to study yodelling to degree level in Switzerland for the first time.

Seven truly Swiss Christmas gifts to give this year

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:16:38 +0100

Still trying to figure out what presents to buy this year? Why not give a little piece of Switzerland with these great gifts.

Five Swiss folk festivals you just have to visit this summer

Fri, 05 May 2017 13:14:31 +0200

If you live in Switzerland it’s essential to get to know its culture and customs – and visiting one of its fabulously entertaining folk festivals is a great way to do that. Here we pick out five of the best traditional Swiss events taking place this summer. Alphorns at the ready...

Swiss Christmas meal proves a health hazard

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:45:18 +0100

Celebrating Christmas in Switzerland can be a risky business.

In pictures: Switzerland's fabulous Christmas lights

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:17:35 +0100

The Local tours the country's Christmas lights via the medium of Instagram.

Swiss submit Basel Fasnacht to Unesco list

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 12:57:44 +0200

Basel’s famous Fasnacht carnival could be inscribed on the Unesco intangible cultural heritage list after the Swiss federal culture office submitted it for consideration this week.

Zurich prepares to set winter on fire

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:02:00 +0200

The city of Zurich is preparing to ring in the spring with a bang and burning Bööggs, as it celebrates the traditional 'Sechseläuten.'