Traditions and everyday life in Switzerland

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Switzerland. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

38 keepsakes from Switzerland · page 2 of 2
Hiking in the mountains
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Hiking in the mountains

I love to be in nature, so when i get the chance i go for a hike in the swiss alps with friends. The views are incredible!

Shared by Nudle
Swiss Mountains
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Swiss Mountains

The Swiss Alps, in winter we escape there to take a glimpse of the sun and in summer to escape the heat.

Shared by Conny4
Sunday morning bread
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Sunday morning bread

On sunday morning the family eats a bread called plait. They make it themself or buy it in the bakery.

Shared by Alaison
Yummy Swiss Snack
Everyday life

Yummy Swiss Snack

A very good snack from switzerland. Chocolate with cruchy layers in between.

Shared by kuroppiii
Cows on Mountain
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Cows on Mountain

Trip to the Glattalp with the family. Pet some free walking cows.

Shared by Eyika

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