by Schweiz | Aug 5, 2024 | Customs Ticino
You can discover the specialty cheese Zincarlin in the southernmost region of Switzerland nestled in the canton of Ticino. The Valle di Muggio, a valley, beneath the Monte Generoso is where this exquisite delicacy originates. Within these quaint villages a diverse...
by Schweiz | Aug 5, 2024 | Customs Lake Lucerne Region
The Muotathaler “Wetterschmöcker” or “Wetterfrösche,” affectionately known as the weather smeller or weather frogs are a captivating group of meteorologists, from Inner Schwyz who have a connection to nature and a great sense of humor. By...
by Schweiz | Aug 5, 2024 | Customs Lake Lucerne Region
For generations a distinct style of yodeling known as “juuzen” has been a cherished tradition, in Muotathal embraced by the locals as “Naturjuuz”. Muota Valley stands out as a location with its Swiss scenery that is truly unparalleled. The area...
by Schweiz | Aug 5, 2024 | Customs Lake Lucerne Region
For 500 years the Betruf or Alpsegen (Prayer call or Alpine blessing) tradition has been observed, in the Central Swiss Alps. This ancient Alpine prayer is sung each evening by communities, in the Alpine regions during summer after work. Through this prayer the Alpine...
by Schweiz | Aug 5, 2024 | Customs Zurich Region
The Knabenschiessen is a festival that happens annually on the weekend in September or the weekend, before the day of prayer in Zurich, at the Albisgüetli shooting range. It started back in 1899 with 5,000 boys aged 13 to 17 vying for the title of shooting king. Since...
