Between 2016 and 2019 the sloth hung from every keyring. The story of a trend between a Disney civil servant, the burnout debate and carnival — and why the costume was the first thing to die.
What sparks us.
Stories, gadgets & good reasons from Lucerne.
Record-low water levels, record water temperatures: what Switzerland's 2026 water shortage means for swimming the Aare and Rhine – and how to get in safely and considerately.
Why the 1st of August has only been a day off since 1994, what mountain bonfires have to do with ancient warning fires – and where to check whether a fire ban applies in your region.
A twelve-kilometre queue before the Gotthard, and from the back seat the question of all questions: „Are we nearly there?" How to turn the long summer journey into an adventure – with games, little surprises and a relaxed view of time.
Between 2016 and 2020, the cactus was everywhere: on cushions, mugs, socks and Instagram. The story of a trend between urban jungle, plant-parent culture and desert romance — and what's still alive in our warehouse.
When the heat shimmers over the asphalt, only one thing helps: something cold, something sweet, ideally homemade. A journey through the coldest joy of summer — with Swiss word history, an ancient sweet-tooth trick and the physics behind it.
For Hello Kitty's 50th birthday, kawaii is making a huge comeback. The story of an aesthetic between Harajuku, Sanriocore and pastel maximalism — and what's still alive in our range, from Pusheen to Hello Kitty.
Lucerne breaks up on 4 July, Zurich not until the 13th: why Switzerland's summer holidays start in waves — plus the surprising history behind it and relaxed tips for the first day off.
In late 2022, a laid-back giant rodent from South America took over the internet: the capybara became the mascot of chill. The story of a trend between a Japanese hot spring, the 'OK I Pull Up' meme and anti-stress culture.