by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | Customs Graubünden
The Bündner Birnbrot, a round and elongated delicacy is part of a family of pear breads. Pear pastries that includes the Glarus and Toggenburg Birnbrot well, as the Lucerne Birnenweggen. This family also features the Birnenweggli cookie. What sets the Bündner Birnbrot...
by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | Customs Basel Region
During the month of May numerous villages, in the region of Basel Landschaft showcase a tradition that rivals the beauty of spring flowers. The maypole or maypoles. Adorned with ribbons these poles embellish the village fountains. Bring a festive air to the...
by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | News
Begin an exploration of one of the Europe’s most celebrated rivers to discover the many wonders that border the river. Discover the beauty of the Middle Rhine region which became the part of the UNESCO World Heritage list that is bordered bybeautiful fortresses and...
by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | Customs Bernes Oberland
The Harder Potschete is a captivating masked tradition held annually on January 2nd, in Interlaken. During this event the Hardermann, accompanied by his Wyb (wife) and the Potschen followers, traverse the streets of Interlaken. The Potschen donned in masks engage in...
by Schweiz | Jul 5, 2024 | Customs Bernes Oberland
For three centuries the time honored “Chästeilet” tradition has been cherished in the Justistal valley, in the Bernese Oberland atop Spycherberg near Lake Thun. This longstanding ritual aims to allocate the alpine cheese crafted during the summer season...
