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Something Swiss
Explore Switzerland through the eyes of an expat
 
 

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Räbechilbi festival in Richterswil

 
 
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Winter ACTIVITIES IN SWITZERLAND

Winter Activities
Ice Palace at Schwarzsee
Ice Palace at Schwarzsee
Ice Skating in the Alps
Ice Skating in the Alps
Christmas Markets in Lucerne
Christmas Markets in Lucerne
 

PLACES TO VISIT IN SWITZERLAND

Places to Visit
Schwarzsee
Schwarzsee

Fribourg, Switzerland

The Federal Palace of Switzerland
The Federal Palace of Switzerland

Bern, Switzerland

Rapperswil Castle
Rapperswil Castle

Rapperswil, Switzerland

 
 
 
 
 

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HI, I'M CHRISTY and i'm the blogger behind something swiss

 
 
 
 
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Turnip Jack-o’-Lanterns in Switzerland
Turnip Jack-o’-Lanterns in Switzerland

If you're looking for jack-o-lantern ideas, look no further than this turnip festival in Switzerland.

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Climbing the Ice Palace at Schwarzsee
Climbing the Ice Palace at Schwarzsee

Each winter, the sculptor Karl Neuman brings this world of ice to life — complete with igloos, ice grottos, and a towering ice palace.

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7 Tips for Ice Skating in the Alps

Many lakes freeze over in Switzerland, which means you can go ice skating on them. Be sure to read these tips before you go!

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Why You Should Visit Rapperswil Castle in Switzerland
Why You Should Visit Rapperswil Castle in Switzerland

Not far from Zurich is a hilltop castle with a fantastic view of Lake Zurich.

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Don't Miss this Spectacular Lightshow in Bern

Watch as the Federal Palace of Switzerland transforms into different scenes.

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A Walk Inside Rhône Glacier

Take a sneak peek inside one of Switzerland's oldest glaciers.

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It’s that time of year again... for the International Hot Air Balloon Festival of Château-d'Oex! ☁️🎈🇨🇭
“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” – Proverb
For a birds-eye view, climb the stairs to the top of the ice palace. It's best to ascend slowly, since the only handrails are made of ice! ❄️
Colorful icicles from the ice grotto at Schwarzsee ❄️
Before the sun sets on this ice world, you can observe the expert craftsmanship up close. And if you walk past the igloos, you will find some magical scenes on display 🧚‍♂️❄️
For me, the ice palace at Schwarzsee is one giant playground. I enjoy exploring every inch of the palace grounds ❄️🏰❄️
With just a few minutes until dusk, a few colored lights flicker on and accent the towers of the ice palace.
After a day of ice skating, I found this enchanting scene nestled in the woods of Schwarzsee in Switzerland. Each winter, the sculptor Karl Neuman brings this world of ice to life — complete with igloos, ice grottos, and a towering ice pal