In this episode, we take a brief run through Swiss history.
The Rütli Pact the Rütlischwur
The Bundesbrief Museum in Schwyz has that signed pact and is really worth a visit
The symbol of the country, Helvetia
The Thirty Years War – Swiss not involved despite being split between Catholics and Protestants
The Treaty of Westphalia 1648 recognised Swiss independence
The Congress of Vienna guaranteed Swiss neutrality and has been respected ever since
Swiss National Day – The August 1 public holiday
Compulsory military service in Switzerland
The Swiss Civil War, The Sonderbund War
Quiz Question of the Month:
How much does it cost to visit Federal Parliament?