Flag flying on the Maennlichen
Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Canton Berne

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Swiss culture

Switzerland boasts a thriving arts scene, with its architects in particular achieving world-wide acclaim.

The culture of Switzerland is characterised by diversity. The Swiss sometimes wonder what keeps Switzerland together.

The wide range of traditional customs is one reflection of this diversity.

• Architecture

  • Contemporary Swiss architects
  • Foreign architects in Switzerland

• Art

  • Painting and sculpture

• Literature

  • German speaking authors
  • French-speaking authors

• Film

  • Film
  • Film festivals
  • Locations

• Music

  • Folk music
  • Classical music
  • Rock, pop and jazz

• Swissness

  • What is Swissness?
  • Mountains and hedgehogs
  • People and landscape
  • The Swiss flag
  • Switzerland and its anthem(s)

• Seasonal customs

  • Advent and Christmas
  • Winter Customs
  • Carnival
  • Mask traditions
  • Easter
  • Spring festivals
  • Summer's end
  • Autumn festivals
  • Wine festivals
  • Remembering history
  • National Day

• St. Petersburg

  • François le Fort
  • Architects
  • Scholars and scientists
  • Artists
  • Teachers
  • Doctors