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Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Jo Fahy, Simon Zryd

84 episodes

3 weeks ago

--- Send us your questions --- There is no listener poll this week, but a listener survey: What's the one thing you would change about Switzerland if you could? Send us an audio message or text to +41 76 282 67 66 or email hello@swissandchips.com. Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Listener Feedback Niesenbahn, the longest stairs in the worldMarzili-Bahn, the shortest one in Switzerland08:32 - 1st August badge 2025 1.-August-Abzei...

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--- Send us your questions --- There is no listener poll this week, but a listener survey: What's the one thing you would change about Switzerland if you could? Send us an audio message or text to +41 76 282 67 66 or email hello@swissandchips.com. Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Listener Feedback Niesenbahn, the longest stairs in the worldMarzili-Bahn, the shortest one in Switzerland08:32 - 1st August badge 2025 1.-August-Abzei...

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Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

E84 The Hidden 100-Year Swiss Tradition You've Never Heard Of

--- Send us your questions --- There is no listener poll this week, but a listener survey: What's the one thing you would change about Switzerland if you could? Send us an audio message or text to +41 76 282 67 66 or email hello@swissandchips.com. Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to Switzerland 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Listener Feedback Niesenbahn, the longest stairs in the worldMarzili-Bahn, the shortest one in Switzerland08:32 - 1st August badge 2025 1.-August-Abzei...

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

E83 Navigating Switzerland's Unspoken Rules: A New Series

--- Send us your questions --- There is no listener poll this week, but a listener survey: What's the one thing you would change about Switzerland if you could? Send us an audio message or text to +41 76 282 67 66 or email hello@swissandchips.com. Notes on this episode 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Listener Feedback 09:40 - Coming to a restaurant, be ready to order 16:20 - Swiss bytes: As an expat, if you could change only one thing about Switzerland (Reddit) 21:37 - Learning Swiss German: Gaffi Crèm...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

E82 - To lüft or not to lüft?

--- Send us your questions --- Let the sunshine (and fresh air) in! In this episode we talk about the Swiss ritual that plays out daily in homes, offices, and schools across the country: Lüften. It’s the practice of throwing windows open wide and letting fresh air circulate through rooms and buildings. But why is Lüften so important to the Swiss mindset? As always, we’ll give you some insights, but mostly personal experiences of living with the fresh air in Switzerland. 00:00 - Intro 01...

2 months ago

21 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

The surprising reality of day-to-day life in Switzerland

--- Send us your questions --- Not everything is as glossy as it seems Many thanks to all the listeners who reach out to us! Today’s episode is for you. If you have questions or thoughts you want to share with us and the other listeners, let us know! In this episode, we talk specifically about Jonathan’s feedback and his experiences of visiting Switzerland. It inspired us to talk about some other surprises and controversial aspects of ordinary life in Switzerland. Notes on this episode ...

4 months ago

21 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Walking Across Borders: Switzerland to France on Foot

--- Send us your questions --- A journey to Fahy and the history of Tête de Moine cheese. In today’s episode of Swiss and Chips, we’re taking you on a journey across the Swiss-French border on foot! Join us as we explore the charming town of Fahy, visit the House of the Tête de Moine cheese, and dive into the history behind this delicious Swiss cheese. We’ll also share our experience of crossing the border and why many people shop across it. Tune in for an adventure filled with cheese, cultur...

5 months ago

15 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Skiing in Switzerland: going beyond the bunny slopes

--- Send us your questions --- Tips, passes, and resort advice for newbies on the pistes In today’s episode of Swiss and Chips, we’re talking about how to enjoy a ski day when you’re ready to move beyond your first slope but you’re not ready to hit a “red” yet. We discuss some basics, like choosing the right ski pass or picking a resort, and skiing etiquette. But mainly Jo shares her personal experience. 00:00 - Introduction to this episode 01:26 - Listener feedback 03:08 - Swiss Bytes:...

6 months ago

24 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Only in Switzerland: The curse of the washing room in apartment buildings

--- Send us your questions ---It’s been a while, but we’re back - and we’re diving straight into a topic that’s Swiss and surprisingly sensitive: the (unspoken) rules of the shared washing room. We’ll share some personal stories of washing room drama and tell you what you need to know when searching for a new flat.00:00 - Intro02:42 - Swiss BytesMost popular Swiss songs in the 1980'sCow song: Link to the cow video06:27 - The curse of the washing room in apartment buildings18:47 - Learning Swi...

6 months ago

21 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

How to be polite in Switzerland

--- Send us your questions ---“Especially in times of the pluralisation of lifestyles, there is a need to know how things should be done correctly. Because manners provide security in how to shape interactions positively. They simplify interactions and prevent misunderstandings.” This is a quote from the ‘Swiss Knigge’, a book about good manners and behaviour in Switzerland. Though often associated with formal manners, Knigge in Switzerland has evolved to cover modern-day needs, while re...

9 months ago

36 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Learning Swiss German with 'ABC SRF 3' - Discover Swiss Traditions

--- Send us your questions ---Let's dive into another episode about Swiss German through the lens of the traditional Swiss radio game ‘ABC SRF 3’. We' haven’t laughed so much in an episode yet; we’ll let you decide if that’s a good thing.And we introduce two new segments. First, we address user questions and feedback, featuring Cathy, who proudly participates in Swiss traditions. Second, get ready for the brand new "Swiss Bites" (with a must-hear sound effect) and our listener poll.00:00 - In...

1 year ago

23 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Let‘s talk about Swiss National Day

--- Send us your questions ---Swiss National Day is coming up! Let’s talk about what happens on the big day and what it means to the Swiss. We’ll help you figure out how to mark the occasion even if you haven’t been in Switzerland for long. We also have some new features in our podcast for you: “Swiss bytes”, listener feedback and our survey. 00:00 - Intro01:58 - Listener Feedback03:14 - Swiss BytesUS Marine reacts to Why the Swiss love their Guns (more than Americans)Another interesting Vide...

1 year ago

18 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

How to survive Swiss queuing culture

--- Send us your questions ---How do you cope with the chaos, confusion, and frequent frustration of queuing in Switzerland? In this episode, we explore Swiss queuing culture and share our experiences and advice on how to survive and possibly thrive in the chaotic queuing land of the Alps. We have some horror stories to share that you might be able to identify with. Whether you’re a newcomer, a visitor, or a long-time resident, we hope this episode will help you to navigate Swiss queueing pro...

1 year ago

20 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Decoding Swiss German Nicknames

--- Send us your questions ---Switzerland, a country known for its linguistic diversity, is home to the unique dialect of Swiss German. It has many variations around the country, with words, sounds and phrases changing by city or valley. Here, we dive into a very specific topic of Swiss German - the use of nicknames.In this episode of ‘Decoding Swiss German Nicknames’, we aim to unravel the meanings, origins, and usage of nicknames. Let’s decode together!Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chi...

1 year ago

19 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

What noise does an animal make in Swiss German?

--- Send us your questions ---Discovering animal sounds in Swiss German: A fun exploration at the Dählhölzli Petting ZooCome with us on a stroll through the famous Dählhölzli petting zoo in Bern where we talk about the different animal noises in English and Swiss German.A special welcome and thanks to all our super early subscribers: Samir, Julian, Nuclei, Alicia, Nicholas, Joee and many more - we really appreciate the early support!And Krissy! She was the first to comment in the subscriber c...

1 year ago

19 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

5 things you need to know before going to a Swiss cinema

--- Send us your questions ---The experience of going to see a film in Switzerland has some quirks. The first question you’re probably going to ask yourself when trying to catch a new release is what language it’s going to be shown in and secondly, how much the pleasure is going to set you back. In this episode, we talk about which kind of cinema typically shows films in which languages, how dubbing or subtitles come into play, the financial consequences of a cinema trip in S...

1 year ago

11 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Unboxing the Swiss ballot papers

--- Send us your questions ---After 13 years of living in Switzerland, Jo is finally allowed to have her say in her new home country and participate in the democratic process. The Swiss elections are coming up and after becoming Swiss, this might be the second most exciting day for a new citizen. The papers have arrived (a long time ago) and are ready to be explored. Let's do the unboxing together and talk about the specialities of the Swiss elections.Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips:...

1 year ago

15 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

We taste traditional Swiss food and drink so you don't have to: Rivella

--- Send us your questions ---The Swiss can't get enough of it: Rivella is the Alpine nation's traditional soft drink of choice. But there's an unusual ingredient hiding beneath the bubbles of this thirst-quenching liquid. Any idea what it is?In this episode, we'll introduce you to the delights of Switzerland's weird and wonderful fizzy refreshment, and Simon takes a blind Rivella taste test to find out how Swiss he is after all.Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to ...

2 years ago

17 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

From Bern to Colmar: Swiss and Chips over the border

--- Send us your questions ---If you're looking for Christmas magic, put Colmar, France on your list of must-see places. A beautiful city at any time of year, it is decorated and lit up to perfection every Christmas.The city's cobbled streets are flanked by Medieval or Renaissance-period buildings and small canals run alongside the main thoroughfares. There are six different markets to see, each with a different focus such as artisan crafts, food or even an area aimed at children. On top of a...

2 years ago

10 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

The must-know websites for Switzerland

--- Send us your questions ---It can take time to figure out what the useful websites are when you move to a new country. What are the most-popular car-sharing, price comparison, weather and buy-and-sell sites in Switzerland? We crowdsourced a list of the must-know websites in Switzerland from our Facebook group, Switzerland for English Speakers. In this episode we explain why they're useful and what we personally think of them.Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to S...

2 years ago

18 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Six things you'll find in a Swiss kitchen (and what's missing!)

--- Send us your questions ---Warning: this episode is a rollercoaster! We try to navigate our way through a traditional Swiss kitchen, and explain the classic items you'll find in any Swiss kitchen cupboard. From flavourings to implements, we lift the table cloth on the secrets of Switzerland's home dining habits - and we reveal a few foody preferences of our own along the way. Plus: what's missing in a standard Swiss kitchen? We name three items that we can't live without, but which have pr...

2 years ago

20 minutes

Swiss and Chips - Your British guide to Switzerland

Voting in Switzerland

--- Send us your questions ---After Jo got her Swiss passport it was time to step up and get her first real taste of Swiss democracy… and what better way to do it than going to vote in the regular Swiss polls in person.In this episode, we talk about how to vote in person or by post, and how to navigate political discussions with the Swiss.The Swiss and Chips voteCome and vote, we want to hear from you!Notes on this episode of Swiss and Chips: Your British Guide to SwitzerlandFirst time voting...

2 years ago

16 minutes