Beromünster Radioweg
Wayside sounds from Switzerland's radio history walk. Seven red radio boxes entertain, amaze and enlighten hikers on their walk through unspoilt forest and farming areas, moderately up the hill and heavily down memory lane! >4 Comments
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Wayside sounds from Switzerland's radio history walk. Seven red radio boxes entertain, amaze and enlighten hikers on their walk through unspoilt forest and farming areas, moderately up the hill and heavily down memory lane!
Roger Federer, social entrepreneur in high profile tennis
Roger Federer needs no introduction. The champion tennis player is Switzerland's best known ambassador. Increasingly, Roger Federer is also becoming a major player in a part of the world that does not associate his name with tennis. >Roger Federer needs no introduction. The champion tennis player is Switzerland's best known ambassador. Increasingly, Roger Federer is also becoming a major player in a part of the world that does not associate his name with tennis.
Light of Peace
In late November, a 12-year old boy lit a candle in the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem. In a special lantern, the light is flown to Vienna, Austria, from where the Light of Peace is spread to over thirty countries in Europe and the USA, Canada (since 2009) and parts of South America. In Zürich and five other Swiss cities, it is received simultaneously at 5 pm on the third Sunday of Advent, to be spread, candle-by-candle, to all people present. >In late November, a 12-year old boy lit a candle in the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem. In a special lantern, the light is flown to Vienna, Austria, from where the Light of Peace is spread to over thirty countries in Europe and the USA, Canada (since 2009) and parts of South America. In Zürich and five other Swiss cities, it is received simultaneously at 5 pm on the third Sunday of Advent, to be spread, candle-by-candle, to all people present.
Swiss National Soup Day and other amazing community stories
The Spirit of Christmas imbued in three real-life initiatives: A group of parents buy a farm and create happy & purposeful lives for their impaired adult children. A woman re-distributes overflow food to the poor, and the indomitable spirit of sightless basket weaver Urs Schwarz who prevails over his many challenges. >The Spirit of Christmas imbued in three real-life initiatives: A group of parents buy a farm and create happy & purposeful lives for their impaired adult children. A woman re-distributes overflow food to the poor, and the indomitable spirit of sightless basket weaver Urs Schwarz who prevails over his many challenges.
St. Nicholas arrival - Samichlaus Auszug
In the central cantons of Switzerland, Samichlaus' arrival - always with his donkey and his impressive entourage of bell and whip bearers - is celebrated by the community with age old customs. >In the central cantons of Switzerland, Samichlaus' arrival - always with his donkey and his impressive entourage of bell and whip bearers - is celebrated by the community with age old customs.
Zürich Gourmet Trams
Enjoy a Fondue, an Apéro or take a trip with Saint Nicholas in an old-timer streetcar: Zürich Gourmet Trams delight every age in Holiday illuminated Zürich and throughout the rest of the year! >Enjoy a Fondue, an Apéro or take a trip with Saint Nicholas in an old-timer streetcar: Zürich Gourmet Trams delight every age in Holiday illuminated Zürich and throughout the rest of the year!
Zürich Public Transportation - Holiday Dinners, Sightseeing, Books
Three fun ways to discover the city of Zürich via its iconic blue-and-white Public Transportation System: enjoy a Holiday gourmet dinner with changing scenery on an old-timer streetcar, take a podcast-guided sight-seeing tour or read some fun short stories with real-life colorit. >Three fun ways to discover the city of Zürich via its iconic blue-and-white Public Transportation System: enjoy a Holiday gourmet dinner with changing scenery on an old-timer streetcar, take a podcast-guided sight-seeing tour or read some fun short stories with real-life colorit.
Die Pracht der Tracht - Swiss Traditional Costumes
Traditions are strongly alive in Switzerland: in large scale events, regional & village traditions and daily on radio & tv. The Fine Arts Museum of Solothurn's 'Die Pracht der Tracht' exhibit with its magnificent art collection of traditional costumes in paintings and other mediums draws parallels and connects the past to the present. >Traditions are strongly alive in Switzerland: in large scale events, regional & village traditions and daily on radio & tv. The Fine Arts Museum of Solothurn's 'Die Pracht der Tracht' exhibit with its magnificent art collection of traditional costumes in paintings and other mediums draws parallels and connects the past to the present.
Justistal Chästeilet
Do you know the difference between Alp- and Bergkäse (Alp and mountain cheese)? The farmers hard work and skill culminate in the end-of-summer cheese distribution with a community gathering, music, mouthwatering fare and Alpabzug and is part of this Swiss tradition dating back to 1739. >Do you know the difference between Alp- and Bergkäse (Alp and mountain cheese)? The farmers hard work and skill culminate in the end-of-summer cheese distribution with a community gathering, music, mouthwatering fare and Alpabzug and is part of this Swiss tradition dating back to 1739.
Historic motorcycle race Seebodenalp, Switzerland
Calling all historic motorcycle buffs to this challenging yearly race set in stunning scenery in the heart of Switzerland. The mountain is calling you! >Calling all historic motorcycle buffs to this challenging yearly race set in stunning scenery in the heart of Switzerland. The mountain is calling you!
