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 […]

Fasnacht

I will take you with me to the Fasnacht celebration. We will visit together Luzern, Zurich, and New Orleans. Fasnacht in Switzerland Fasnacht has its roots in Christianity and the coming season of Lent. Traditionally Carnival in Switzerland begins on Dirty Thursday (Fat Thursday) and last till Ash Wednesday. Several cities (Basel or Zurich) break […]

Christmas mood in Zurich

Christmas market on Zurich HB. Zurich’s “Wienachtsdorf” next to the Opera House, Lucy Lights on Bahnhofstrasse and Singing Tree make you feel that Christmas is just around the Corner. The Singing Christmas Tree I visited the Singing Christmas Tree first time this year and it was amazing. Kids’s singing Christmas Carols and parent cheering on, […]