Every January, Château-d'Œx hosts the biggest hot air balloon festival in the world. Climb aboard for stunning views of the Swiss Alps from way, way up.
High altitude solar farming could be the next big thing in green energy. Find out why Switzerland’s harsh alpine conditions may be perfect for it.
The Swiss are among the happiest people on the planet. From Swiss cheese to honesty boxes, here are 5 things that might be making them smile.
Jump in! Immerse yourself in the Swiss tradition of wild urban swimming.
There's a town in Switzerland with an 11-hour clock. In a country known for its precision, why are the people of Solothurn obsessed with this odd number?
Merging art with hospitality, hotelier Daniel Charbonnier and Swiss artists Frank & Patrik Riklin add a new outdoor hotel room to the collection, and this time it's less than idyllic.
How two pioneers turned a Mesoamerican aphrodisiac into the world’s best-loved treat.
Imagine hydropower and you probably imagine water running downstream. You get one chance to generate power as it flows through your turbines, and then the water is gone.
What if the human body could charge a smartphone? Thanks to thermoelectric generators, the most sustainable energy source yet could soon be a reality.
In the northern part of Ticino and a mere 80 km from Lugano, time seems to stand still.
This is Giorgio Pagani’s second passion, and the one that has a lot in common with his first – the company.
One of Switzerland’s most abundant resources is elevation. For a high-altitude excursion, here are 5 of Switzerland's most impressive walks in the clouds.