We are a month into autumn & the weather has started to turn cool & the leaves are changing to orange, red, gold & yellow. It’s a glorious time of the year & the colours bring all sorts of feelings: warmth, nostalgia, awe, even melancholy […]
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Have you seen or heard the word Stammtisch being used across the German speaking part of Switzerland? Let’s take a look at what it means and how you can take advantage of this cultural activity to enhance your German speaking. Read on to find out
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Every June, a powerful moment in the Earth’s journey around the sun occurs: the summer solstice. It’s the longest day of the year, when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and daylight stretches luxuriously late into the evening. But the solstice is
The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest has officially arrived in Switzerland, in the vibrant city of Basel. The opening ceremony marked the start of the contest on Sunday 11th May, and the coming week is bound to be filled with celebrations across the city. What is
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Whilst skiing is a well-known winter sport in Switzerland, did you know that swimming is an extremely popular summer activity too? With its beautiful mountain views, and refreshing lake water, Lucerne is the ideal place to cool off with a dip in the water as
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Nowruz, meaning “New Day” in Persian, marks the beginning of the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. It is an ancient festival, celebrated for over 3,000 years, symbolising renewal, hope, and joy over sorrow. Nowruz aligns with the spring equinox, making it a
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The excitement of Fasnacht has reached its peak as tomorrow the main celebrations kick-off in Lucerne. Fasnacht, Switzerland’s carnival, has a long history throughout most parts of the country and is a fun, vibrant, colourful way to signal the transition from Winter to Spring and
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Fasnacht has arrived in Lucerne and the whole city is ready to celebrate! 🎭🎊 Fasnacht, or carnival, is celebrated annually and usually spans two weeks in February or March. This year it is running from February 22nd to March 7th. Whether you’re planning to soak
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The count down to Fasnacht is on! But have you got your Fasnacht costume? Official celebrations start from Saturday 22nd February and run through to 7th March. Shops, streets, train stations, offices, and anywhere else you can imagine are decorated and ready for the party
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Valentine’s Day, celebrated on the 14th February, has gained popularity globally as a day of love. Whilst in some countries, such as the U.S., it has developed a reasonably large commercial and cultural meaning, in countries like Switzerland it is a more subtle celebration. Either
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