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Visa Requirements
A valid Schengen visa is required to visit Switzerland. A short term visa is needed if somebody wishes to stay for less than 3 months. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return.
Overview
Swiss culture is characterised by diversity, which is reflected in a wide range of traditional customs. The combination of cultural, linguistic, culinary, musical and literary influences from three nations - Germany, Italy and France come together as a culture known as Swiss. Switzerland has been a signatory state to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention since it came into force in 1975. The tiny country has 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites both natural and cultural.
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Swiss cuisine combines influences from German, French and North Italian cuisine, many of which are based on cheese and potatoes. Basic food items include a huge selection of bread, milk, yogurt, butter and a great variety of the world famous Swiss cheese. Dishes like French fries, rice, potatoes and different types of pasta are enjoyed as side dishes.
Swiss chocolate
Switzerland's chocolates have earned an international reputation for high quality with many famous international brands. High quality cocoa beans results in delicious chocolates, cherished by people of all ages.
Zopf
Zopf is a form of bread made from white flour, milk, eggs, butter and yeast. It is baked in the form of a plait and traditionally eaten on Sunday mornings. This bread has been known in Switzerland since the middle of the 15th Century. It is easy to make and is healthy also.
Muesli
It is a breakfast dish based on raw rolled oats and other ingredients including grains, fresh or dried fruits, seeds and nuts. The ingredients are mixed with milk, soy milk, yogurt or fruit juice.
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Switzerland offers an entertaining variety of colourful and quirky Swiss festivals. From rock and pop, to jazz and classical music to opera, Switzerland celebrates all kinds of festivals, all year round.
Grindelwald Snow Festival
The World Snow Festival has developed into one of the most fascinating and popular winter events in the glacier village Grindelwald. It is a celebration of ice-cold art, where international artists design figures and sculptures out of metre-high blocks of snow. The World Snow Festival has developed into one of the most fascinating and popular winter events in Grindelwald.
International Balloon Festival
The International Hot-Air Balloon Festival attracts aerostiers from around the globe. The picture of colourful balloons against the snow-capped Alpine peaks is unforgettable. Skiers can hear the slow breathing of the balloons in the multi-coloured sky above them. Château-dâOex has become the capital of hot-air ballooning in an Alpine environment.
Basel Fasnacht
The Fasnacht in Basel is recognized as the largest popular festival in Switzerland, which is a cultural celebration in the Swiss city of Basel. It is a fun event with music, dance, drinks and songs. The highlights of these proceedings are the Dance of Death and the Masquerade performances. Along with that, the street musicians make some melodious sounds with the drums, flutes and other instruments.
Swiss National Day
The Swiss National Day is celebrated on 1st August. it is generally a day for speeches, with politicians at all levels, from federal councillors to local mayors, addressing gatherings all over Switzerland. Children parade through the streets with paper lanterns and people burn candles in their windows.
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