Every year, at 6pm on a Monday in April (this year it’s April 28), a cotton-wool snowman is set on fire on Zurich’s Sechseläutenplatz. But not just any snowman. This is the Böögg (pronounced “berk”), ...

Experience the charm of Appenzellerland, one of Switzerland's most picturesque countryside regions. This scenic drive takes ...

New Otani Hotel Tokyo's vast garden is home to rock gardens, tree fossils, an active koi pond, and a vast waterfall that spans much of the park. When searching for urban hotels, “includes garden ...

Tucked away in northeastern Switzerland, Appenzell is a village that blends tradition with breathtaking alpine scenery. An evening walk through its cobbled streets unveils charming wooden houses ...

And the number is growing. In terms of population, if the Swiss Abroad made up a canton, it would be the fourth-largest canton in Switzerland. At SWI swissinfo.ch you will find everything that ...