Swiss rail bosses: Stop working from home!
Switzerland's trains are back to normal, but their passengers—and the government—are cautious about using them.
Switzerland
Swiss emergency: Butter stockpile only 2300 tonnes
A rise in cheese production has left Switzerland wondering how its next roll will be buttered.
Swiss bread-by-mail scheme quadruples
A postal service born to promote local bakeries has taken on new importance as cities are locked down.
Ancient warning for modern crisis
Lausanne's night watchman, one of few left in Europe, rings the city's emergency bell as a reminder of coronavirus restrictionss.
March 27, 2020: Another International Pun
PHeymont spots another multi-lingual pun at a vintage clothing store
Basel and the Rhine
PHeymont explores Basel's riversides and the city's affair with the river.
February 22, 2020: Wind Farm in Basel
A lively and colorful display of spinning toys caught PHeymont's attention.
January 31, 2020: Janus in Basel
PHeymont spotted an unusual version of the two-headed god who gave his name to the month just ending.
Italian Swiss town 'rejoins' Italy
An Italian town whose heart and geography may have been in Switzerland loses its unique status.
A Church for All Seasons: Basel's Predigerkirche
PHeymont visits a church that's led an eventful life for nearly eight centuries.
Behind the Doors of Basel
PHeymont shares some of Basel's loveliest doors, and some of the history behind them.
Basel Buildings: A Touch of Modern
As in many other cities, the modern found a home in Basel around the turn of the last century, but produced some unique blends with earlier styles.
Basel's Busy Buzzing Bees
On a day with no markets, a swarm of busy bees invaded Basel's central marketplace, and PHeymont was there to watch.
Swiss Rail: Come drive my train!
Short of train drivers and conductors, Swiss railways are searching for new recruits on station platforms with the lure of a try at a train simulator
Fountains of Basel
Basel is home to a wide variety of fountains, some whimsical, some serious, and all a part of the city's fabric. Here are some of PHeymont's favorites.