The Bell Ringers

There are around 1000 bell ringers walking with huge cow bells all ringing in unison. The noise is deafening and the sound vibrates right through your body.

Kussnacht am Rigi - Klausjagen - a most weird experience

December 5th 2014
Since it was a very cold day we layered up with all our warm clothes and in the early afternoon, headed for Zurich for a look at the Christmas decorations. We wandered the streets and up into the park overlooking the river waiting for the light to fade from the day. Once it got dark enough for the lights to be turned on we saw the spectacle that we came to Europe for. Zurich really turns it on! It ... read more

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more

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