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The Rigitüfel from Arth – when sweetness meets fiery spice

The Rigitüfel from Arth – when sweetness meets fiery spice

by Schweiz | Aug 15, 2025 | Customs Lake Lucerne Region

Rigitüfel – a cookie that stands out from the crowd: among all the traditional baked goods from Central Switzerland, there is one cookie that attracts attention with its name alone: the Rigitüfel. Baked in the Chilästägli bakery in Arth, it deliciously combines...
Bödelen – a fascinating Swiss dance tradition

Bödelen – a fascinating Swiss dance tradition

by Schweiz | Aug 10, 2024 | Customs Lake Lucerne Region

Bödelen referred to as “Bedälä”, in Central Switzerland is a dance performed by couples where the dancers rhythmically move across the dance floor. In this dance partners twirl around together while synchronizing their steps with the Ländler music. This...
Muotathaler Wetterschmöcker – weather smeller

Muotathaler Wetterschmöcker – weather smeller

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...
Muotathaler Naturjuuz – uniquely Swiss

Muotathaler Naturjuuz – uniquely Swiss

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...
Prayer call or Alpine blessing – an ancient ritual

Prayer call or Alpine blessing – an ancient ritual

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...
Geisslechlöpfen – Whip Cracking – Swiss tradition

Geisslechlöpfen – Whip Cracking – Swiss tradition

by Schweiz | Aug 4, 2024 | Customs Lake Lucerne Region

Geisslechlöpfen, also referred to as Geissechlepfen is a captivating tradition that dates back, to times before Christianity. Like a celebration this custom serves the purpose of dispelling spirits, demons and particularly winter spirits through the sound of whip...
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