Swiss Stories

Heidi in Isao Takahata’s anime series “Heidi the Girl of the Alps,” 1974. Source: Swissinfo

Heidi: behind the scenes of a Swiss myth

Society
She is the most famous Swiss child. Heidi has enchanted generations of readers with her love of life, her independence and her thirst for freedom. The novel has been translated into 70 languages and has inspired over 15 film adaptations. We all know Heidi. But did you know that Japan was at the heart of Heidi’s world fame? And that Heidi’s fate mirrors the story of the 19th-century Swiss emigrants? Here are some other things we bet you didn’t know…
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The 'faiseurs de secret'

Society

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Magali JENNY

by Magali Jenny

Bee in comb – copyright Barbara Hess

Safeguarding bees for a sustainable agriculture

Environment
Biodiversity is essential to preserving biospheres and preventing climate change. Bees and other pollinators play a key role in preserving this biodiversity and keeping our natural ecosystem intact. Read about this Swiss start-up providing eco-positive solutions to help bees flourish.
Winter Olympics

2022 Winter Olympics: is the Swiss team set to top its 2018 performance?

Society
Switzerland collected 15 medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, equalling its tally at the 1988 Calgary Games. Led by downhill star Marco Odermatt, the Swiss team could potentially beat this record in Beijing this February.

by Bertrand Monnard

Alan Roura

A Vendée for Switzerland

Society
In 2016, I will be the only Swiss sailor at the starting line of the Vendée Globe, the legendary round-the-world single-handed yacht race. For three months, I will be our country’s proud ambassador among the world’s best sailors as we cross the oceans and round the three major capes – Good Hope, Leeuwin and Horn.
© Luc Buscarlet

Geneva's Fête de l'Escalade

History
Traditionally held on the weekend closest to 11 and 12 December, the Fête de l’Escalade is a popular event which for several decades has brought together young and old alike in the heart of Geneva.

by Dimitri Kas

Local food competition

Switzerland praises local food

Society
The seventh edition of the Swiss competition of local food products will be held at the end of September in the Jura, providing the public with an opportunity to discover the different cantonal delicacies and mingle with the people whose passion and craft lies behind these treats.