About Switzerland

Did you know that the Swiss flag is one of only two square national flags in the world? 🇨🇭 Dive into its unique history in under 50 seconds. 🎥 More info: link in bio

What if artificial intelligence wasn’t built for profit but for the public good? 🇨🇭 Switzerland is about to launch a powerful new language model, co-developed by @epflcampus, @ethzurich, and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre @cscs.ch. And they’re doing things differently: ✔️ Open to all ✔️ Supports over 1,000 languages ✔️ Powered by 100% green energy ✔️ Built with strict data and transparency rules This Swiss-made model could be a real game changer, for schools, researchers, governments, and small businesses. 🧠 Curious? Find out more with the link in our bio!

🇨🇭 Switzerland is through to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Euro for the very first time! ✨ One goal that changed everything. One team that never gave up. 👏 Bravo, Nati. You’ve already made history! #WEURO2025​ #HoppSchwiiz

🇨🇭 The Swiss Women’s Team is ready to shine at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, and there’s more to them than just football! With multicultural roots, young talents, and powerful team spirit, these fun facts will make you cheer even louder this summer. ⚽ Got a favorite player? Tell us in the comments!

⏰ Fun fact: The largest train station clock in Switzerland isn’t in Zurich or Geneva, it’s in Aarau! With a 9-meter diameter, the transparent clock face spans three floors of the station building, making it the second biggest station clock in Europe. 🇨🇭 But Aarau isn't the only Swiss clock to hold a record: Zurich’s St. Peter Church, built in 1534, still boasts the world’s largest church clock face, 8.7 meters wide! Classic Swiss precision, visible at a monumental scale. 📍 Seen either of them? Tell us in the comments!

🇨🇭 After the tragic rock-ice avalanche in Blatten, one question came up again and again: Could it have been predicted? At @ethzurich and @slfdavos, scientists had already developed a cutting-edge 3D simulation tool and it proved eerily accurate. 🔬 The model reproduced the volume, speed, shockwave and runout of the Blatten collapse, down to the detail of debris flying over 100 meters into the air. This innovation could become a vital tool for risk management in alpine regions around the world. ➡️ Click link in bio to learn how Swiss science is reshaping natural hazard forecasting

Who runs Switzerland? Not just one, but thousands! 🇨🇭 Power is shared between the Confederation, 26 cantons, and 2,100 communes. 🏘️ ➡️ Swipe to see how this unique system keeps the country united. More info: link in bio

Zopf: the bread that makes Swiss Sundays. 🇨🇭 Golden, soft inside and crispy on the outside, Zopf is more than just bread: it’s a true Swiss institution, the ultimate Sunday braided brioche. 🥖 Born in Bern in the 15th century, this bread spread across the country. It is known by different names depending on the language region: Zopf, Tresse, Treccia... Today, it comes in many variations: made with whole wheat flour, or even filled with bacon. 🥓 Traditionally enjoyed on St. Thomas Day or at New Year, the Zopf has stood the test of time and now graces Swiss tables all year round. Would you like to try Zopf? 👇 More info: link in bio

🇨🇭 Swiss Kitchen Innovation – Episode 4: Aluminium foil In 1910, Swiss engineer Robert Victor Neher patented a continuous rolling process for producing aluminium foil. He opened the world's first factory for manufacturing this material in Emmishofen, near Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. Today, aluminium foil has become indispensable worldwide. Its light weight, recyclability and excellent barrier properties protect not only food, but also pharmaceuticals, animal feed and microwaveable dishes. ℹ️ More info in bio

🍫 It’s World Chocolate Day, and yes, the Swiss take it very seriously. From happy accidents to export champions, swipe to find out what makes Swiss chocolate so iconic. 🇨🇭🍫

🇨🇭 Victory for Switzerland 🇨🇭 🥳 What a match!! With strength, skill, and unshakable team spirit, Switzerland triumphed over Iceland in a thrilling match that showcased the very best of Swiss determination and talent. 👏 Congrats to the team for making us proud and showing the world what Swiss football is all about! Next up: Switzerland vs. Finland on July 10. Let's keep the momentum going! ⚽ ❤️

It's time to put your knowledge to the test! Can you guess which iconic Swiss personality we're hinting at? 🕵️♀️ Swipe through the clues to help you! 🧩