by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | Customs Basel Region
On the night of December 24th a group of men wearing cloaks known as the Nünichlingler come together to partake in a captivating tradition. When the clock strikes nine signaling the end of the day they begin their procession. Christmas Eve Tradition: The Fascinating...
by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | Customs Bernes Midlands
The “Zibelemärit” festival, also known as the onion market is a standing tradition celebrated annually on the Monday of November, in Bern, Switzerland. During this event local farmers showcase their craftsmanship by bringing than 50 tons of onions and...
by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | Customs Jura-Three-Lakes
Vacherin Mont d’Or is a type of cheese crafted from cows milk originating from the Swiss Jura area, around Lac de Joux and the Vaud Jura region. Its name, “Mont d’Or ” derives from the mountain bearing the name in the Jura region. Was given in...
by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | Customs Bernes Midlands
The Bernese platter is an hearty meat dish that holds a spot, in Bernese cuisine. It features an assortment of meats and sausages like beef smoked pork, beef tongue, smoked pancetta, rippli, schüfeli and Bernese tongue sausage. These tasty components are presented on...
by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | Customs Geneva-Vaud-Fribourg
Vacherin Fribourgeois is a type of soft cheese that originates from the region of Fribourg also known as Fribourg Vacherin. This cheese is crafted using cows milk, which can be either raw or thermized and it goes through a ripening process lasting, about 17 weeks. The...
