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Absinthe is back in fashion – not only in Switzerland but around the world. We went to the Val-de-Travers, where it all began.
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Cash is losing out to plastic or digital cash in Switzerland, but it’s unlikely that coins and notes will become obsolete.
Why Switzerland is an archaeological treasure trove
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No other country offers such comprehensive, freely available, high-resolution radar scans – a unique resource for science.
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When a cold, dry wind sweeps through Switzerland, many people complain of headaches and other problems. They then often curse the bise.
Audrey Hepburn valued the discretion of the Swiss Alps
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The sale of a Swiss villa which once belonged to film star Audrey Hepburn demonstrates Switzerland’s status as a haven for the stars.
Spell check: the Swiss origins of the European witch craze
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The 15th-century description of a witch hunt in the Bernese Simmental became the blueprint for witch hunts across Europe.
An eye-opening guide to Switzerland’s ear-splitting sirens
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Every year, on the first Wednesday in February, the sound of 7,200 sirens fills the Alpine air, startling anyone who doesn’t know it’s a test.
Spring begins in Geneva when the official horse chestnut tree says so
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It’s spring in Geneva when the secretary general of the cantonal parliament sees the first leaf on the city’s official horse chestnut.
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
