Swiss Stories

Lausanne Flon © Presence Switzerland

Greening Swiss cities

Environment
With the introduction of living roofs, pocket parks and flower meadows, Swiss cities such as Geneva and Lausanne are using urban nature to help deal with climate change.
Funicular railway Stoos © Doppelmayr/Garaventa

The Garaventas: the Swiss cable car pioneers

Society
Like Nestlé and Maggi, Garaventa is another Swiss business success story that all began with immigration. The company founded by the Garaventa family is now the global leader in cable transport systems.
Comedias y dramas: cine suizo de todos los géneros

A brief (and thrilling) history of Swiss cinema

History
Swiss cinema is modest compared to the big guns in Hollywood, but it plays a crucial role in defining the country's identity. Join us for a look at some of the key films from each period.
wheelchair athlete

Switzerland's hopes for the Paralympics

Society
The Olympic Games for athletes with a disability will start on 24 August in Tokyo. Marcel Hug, who won two gold medals in Rio, and two young athletes Sofia Gonzales and Nora Meister are among the Swiss competitors with the potential to reach the podium.

by Bertrand Monnard

gypaète barbu

Typical fauna from the Swiss mountains

Environment
The marmot, the bearded vulture, the lynx, the wolf and the ibex are five creatures that – with a bit of luck – you might just spot in the Swiss mountains. Discover the history and stories surrounding these five species.

by Lea Huszno

© Claudio Bader

The forbidding side of Val Bavona, frozen in time

History
Val Bavona is one of the wildest valleys in the Swiss Alps. Bordering Ticino, it has remained frozen in the 16th century. The valley is only inhabited in summertime and has opted to remain true to its rustic roots, even shunning electricity.
Sledging in Grindelwald © grindelwaldbus – David Birri

10 very Swiss ideas for the festive season

Society
As excitement mounts in the run-up to Christmas, various festive activities are keeping people occupied across Switzerland this December – from snow hikes to Christmas markets; from fun runs to open-air swimming or visits to Santa’s grotto. We recommend the following ten activities to get you in the mood before Father Christmas arrives.