Swiss Stories

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.
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.
Swiss Alps © Dylan Nicolier

@mountains_rocks' Instagram

Society
Switzerland still has landscapes untouched by human activity, where the animal world prevails and a golden silence endures. It is one of the things we all love about Switzerland, and it is what inspired Dylan Nicolier to populate his Instagram account @mountains_rocks with images that prove that photographed from any angle Switzerland's beauty never fails to stop you in your tracks.
Ajla Del Ponte, Sarah Atcho, Mujinga Kanbundji et Salomé Kora

Swiss sprinters: the women's dream team

Society
Fourth at the last World Championships in Doha in 2019, the Swiss women in the 4 x 100 metres relay will be aiming for a medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. They represent Switzerland and have roots in Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, Congo and Bosnia, which is also their strength.

by Bertrand Monnard

Roger

Federer's good for Switzerland

Society
Roger Federer – the man and his game – embody reliability and excellence, which are also associated with Switzerland. He also projects an image of a modern and open Switzerland. He reached the landmark of 100 career titles in 2019. Experts share their views on Federer's international role.

by Bertrand Monnard

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20 promising Swiss startups

Economics

Switzerland may be a small country but its promising start-up scene has gained international recognition.
Gavillet & Rust, Biennale Venise, 2011 © Gavillet & Rust

Swiss (new) style

Society
The Most Beautiful Swiss Books is a prestigious annual award that has become an international cultural benchmark, building on the golden age of Swiss graphic design that began after the Second World War. The success story of this Swiss speciality is far from over.
Julien Gremaud

by Julien Gremaud