Eidgenössische Trachtenfest in Zürich: Celebrating Swiss Traditional Costumes

Every 12 years, the 26 cantonal associations of the Swiss Traditional Costume Association meet for the Eidgenössische Trachtenfest.  The city of Zürich was hosting the event for the third time this year. This festival promotes Switzerland’s traditional identities and brings people together.  There was a great atmosphere, dance, music, and crafts with people in traditional […]

Botanical Garden in Zurich

The botanical garden in Zurich is run by the University of Zurich. It’s the city garden located in Seefeld. It’s a 5.6-hectare garden with 3 tropical glass domes, a pond and lots of corners, and around 7000 plant species. Three tropical glass domes look futuristic like from different planets. You can find tropical rainforest, mountain […]

St. Gallen

1-day trip to St. Gallen- a city located on the south of the Lake of Constance (Bodensee). 1 hour by train from Zurich. St. Gallen grew around the Abbey of St Gall, founded in the 8th century.  According to the traditions it was built at the site of the hermitage of Irish missionary St. Gall, who according to […]