Tell's Apple Shot
According to legend, William Tell shot the apple from his son's head in Altdorf, a feat that has become a famous and enduring story in Swiss folklore.
Altdorf · 🏛️ Legendary
Discover 18 curated stories about Altdorf in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland — covering hidden gems, dark history, legends, weird facts and funny anecdotes.
According to legend, William Tell shot the apple from his son's head in Altdorf, a feat that has become a famous and enduring story in Swiss folklore.
Altdorf · 🏛️ Legendary
Under the linden trees in Altdorf, a legendary story took place where Wilhelm Tell, a Swiss freedom fighter, was forced to shoot an apple off his son's head by the tyrannical governor Gessler.
Altdorf · · 🏛️ Legendary
On the square of the Tilleuls in Altdorf, a hat was erected on a pole by Hermann Gessler, and all inhabitants were forced to bow to it. Guillaume Tell, however, ignored the hat and was subsequently s…
Tilleuls Square · · 🏛️ Legendary
A second tunnel tube is being built to allow for the renovation of the existing tube, with the new tube expected to be completed by 2027.
Gotthard-Strassentunnel · · 🏛️ Legendary
In 1633, Altdorf was destroyed by imperial troops during the Thirty Years' War, leaving the village in ruins.
Altdorf · · 💀 Dark history
A 49-year-old man's attempt to produce 'Honey Oil' in his Limmattal apartment ended in a kitchen explosion, causing around 40,000 francs in damage.
Limmattal · · 💀 Dark history
Edi's Weinstube in Zurich's Niederdorf district is known for its 5-franc wine and walls covered in old pornographic magazines, but it was saved from closure by a 12-hour rave party in the former Stüs…
Edi's Weinstube · · 🤯 Weird
In a surprising display of speed, Armand Duplantis outran Karsten Warholm in a 100m sprint at the Letzigrund stadium in Zurich, finishing in 10.37 seconds.
Letzigrund stadium · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Rütli, a historic meadow near Altdorf, is considered the birthplace of Switzerland, where the legendary Rütlischwur took place.
Rütli · 🏛️ Legendary
A major fire destroyed parts of Altdorf in 1693, after which the municipal authorities widened and straightened the streets to prevent similar disasters in the future.
Altdorf · · 💀 Dark history
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi, a renowned educator, was born in the 'Haus zum Schwarzen Horn' in Zurich, where his family lived in economically challenging circumstances after his father's death.
Haus zum Schwarzen Horn · · 🏛️ Legendary
In the 13th century, Altdorf came under the rule of Vorderösterreich, a historical state that existed from the 13th to the 18th century.
Altdorf · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Pfarrkirche St. Martin in Altdorf is the first early Baroque church in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, built between 1602 and 1606.
Pfarrkirche St. Martin · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Türmli in Altdorf, built in the 13th century, offers a breathtaking view of the town and the Urner Alps from its 17.8-meter-high platform, accessible by 86 stairs.
Türmli · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Zwing-Uri castle, built in the 13th century, was abandoned around 1350 and now lies in ruins, a testament to the region's complex history.
Zwing-Uri · · 💀 Dark history
The 1925 Klausenrennen prize ceremony took place in front of the Tell monument in Altdorf, with numerous awards given out.
Tell monument · · 🏛️ Legendary
Pestalozzi spent his summer vacations with his grandfather, a pastor in Höngg, a village near Zurich, where he developed a love for nature and a desire to help those in need.
Höngg · 🏛️ Legendary
Gottfried Altorfer, a prominent figure in Schaffhausen, was a strong advocate for financial prudence and created a fund for crisis years during his tenure as finance director.
Schaffhausen · · 🏛️ Legendary
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