(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The Swiss calendar is packed with bizarre and often alarming traditions. Is there room for Halloween? Absolutely, say delighted children and pumpkin-sellers. Some neighbours and ...

Switzerland has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world yet also boasts an eviably low crime rate. In 2018, the Swiss authorities recorded 50 murders and 149 attempted murders, with ...

Last week’s shooting at a wood-processing plant in Menznau, Switzerland, which left four people — including the shooter — dead and six others injured, is fueling a recurring debate about the country’s ...

Mark explores the musical crossroads and charm of a cinematically iconic Swiss village. Mark explores the musical crossroads and charm of a cinematically iconic Swiss village. While journeying with ...

Yodelling, the traditional singing of herders in the Swiss Alps, was recognised by the United Nations on Thursday as part of the world's cultural heritage. Yodelling was added to UNESCO's ...

18 Miles northwest of Zurich are two shtetls whose homes, synagogues and cemetery survived World War II. And yet, they’re Jewish ghost towns. Only a vanishingly small number of the villages’ once ...

Discover Switzerland’s perfect balance of luxury, adventure, and culture—where every train ride, mountain trail, and lakeside view feels effortlessly extraordinary. The Swiss getaway is a timeless ...

With countless museums, galleries, performance venues, and events, Switzerland delivers a dazzling array of arts and culture options. Sample some of the best-of-the-best experiences on this six-day ...