Festivals
“The three most beautiful days!” – Fasnacht in Basel
Discover why Basel Fasnacht, the largest carnival celebration in Switzerland, is called the three most beautiful days of the year.
Living in Switzerland
Your essential guide to understanding local traditions, the flavours of Switzerland the art of truly belonging.
Living in Switzerland can feel like piecing together a beautiful but unfamiliar puzzle – you can see the picture taking shape, but the context isn’s always obvious. Whether you’re an English-speaking expat finding your footing or a visitor trying to understand local customs, z’Nüni offers thoughtful context for Swiss life – from everyday routines to food, traditions and the rhythms of the year. This is a place to decode what you’re seeing, understand how things fit goether and feel more confident navigating the unique ryhtum of life in Switzerland.
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Living in Switzerland comes with systems, customs, and unspoken rules that take time to understand. Start with guides that explain how things work, how to settle in, and how to feel more at home.
Visiting Switzerland is richer when you understand what you’re seeing. Explore traditions, food culture, seasonal rituals, and places though a local lens.
The Swiss Year: Deep Winter
Family Life
10 Easy Outdoor Winter Activities For Kids
There is no such thing as bad weather. Here are ten easy and simple ideas to keep kids entertained outside in winter.
Family Life
Dressing kids for winter – A mother’s top tips
How to dress your little ones for spending lots of time outdoors in winter, so they stay warm, dry and most importantly, happy.
From London to Zug
Finding My Swiss Winter Style
Discover six style tips inspired by Swissalpine chic that will take your winter wardrobe from drab to fab.
Skiing
A winter guide to Scuol, Graubünden
The village of Scuol, Switzerland is perfect for families who have a variety of musts when it comes to a winter holiday.
Skiing
Skiing with kids in Switzerland: Scuol
Where to ski with kids in Switzerland. Scuol is an ideal location for your next family-friendly swiss ski trip
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