Swiss Stories

Around thirty Zincarlin dala Vall da Mücc are delivered to the maturing cellar in Salorino each week.

The heritage cheese from Muggio Valley

Society
The art of making Zincarlin dala Vall da Mücc is an ancient one. In Ticino's Muggio Valley, the recipe for the heritage cheese has been handed down from one farming generation to the next. But it nearly disappeared overnight. Here is the story of its revival.

by Lea Huszno

Perfume in the making

How Geneva became the Silicon Valley of fragrances and flavours

Society
Around the world, Geneva is regarded as a magnet for diplomacy and watchmaking savoir-faire. But the French-speaking canton is also a global hub for scents and tastes, and home of the world’s two leading players. We trace this success back to its origins.

by Olivia Chang

Couple enjoys the food aboard the steam boat, Lake Lucerne, Central Switzerland © Swiss Travel System AG, 2019, Fotograf: Daniel Ammann.

Traveling in Switzerland: from snacking to fine dining on the move

Society
Pairing mobility with gastronomy is a deeply satisfying experience. In Switzerland, the views from large train windows are spectacular, but so is the selection of culinary delicacies that can be enjoyed on trains, boats and even cable cars. The Glacier Express has made this one of its hallmarks. With the introduction of its Excellence Class, it raised the bar in terms of culinary experience. But this article explores the gastronomic highlights aboard transport companies that may be less known.
Winegrower Marie-Thérèse Chappaz in her vineyard © 2013 Dominique Derisbourg

Swiss wine embraces its feminine side

Society
The number of female winegrowers in Switzerland is increasing all the time. Their wines are as reputed as those of their male counterparts and many have won awards. We talked to four Swiss women who have made a career in winemaking, each in a different canton.
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The champions of local produce

Society
The 7th Swiss local food competition has crowned artisans and their specialities in different categories. We provide a background on some of this year's winners.

by Tatiana Tissot

SafeHost

Switzerland to become a secure haven for the world's data

Economics
Quality, stability, neutrality, confidentiality: The country is capitalising on its strengths and investing in the data-driven economy. The ambition is to become a peaceful haven for the storage of confidential physical and digital data for Swiss and international companies.
St Nicholas ©Fribourg Tourisme et Région

St Nicholas in Fribourg

Society
For the past 100 years, Fribourg has honoured St Nicholas with a festive, welcoming and lively celebration held on the first Saturday in December. The tradition dates back to the early 20th century and has become a celebration not to be missed, drawing in crowds of between 20,000 and 25,000 every year. The event is hugely popular and eagerly anticipated by residents and friends of Fribourg.

by Dimitri Kas