Duck Speeds Twice
A duck was caught speeding at 52 km/h in a 30 km/h zone in the Wangentalstrasse, not once, but twice, seven years apart, in 2018 and 2025.
Wangentalstrasse · · 😂 Funny
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A duck was caught speeding at 52 km/h in a 30 km/h zone in the Wangentalstrasse, not once, but twice, seven years apart, in 2018 and 2025.
Wangentalstrasse · · 😂 Funny
The Kindlifresserbrunnen statue in Bern depicts a monstrous figure devouring a child, symbolizing the medieval fear of strangers and the unknown. This 16th-century fountain is a striking example of t…
Kindlifresserbrunnen · · 🤯 Weird
In Payerne, a Stolperstein memorial honors Arthur Bloch, a victim of Swiss antisemitism who was murdered in 1942.
Payerne · · 💀 Dark history
In the Spühlirain area of Köniz, a water main burst, leaving around 100 people without water during a heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius.
Spühlirain · · 🤯 Weird
A 12-year-old witness to a murder in the Könizbergwald struggled with guilt and fear after testifying against the victim's mother, who was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Könizbergwald · · 💀 Dark history
On Easter Monday, adults in Zurich throw money at colored eggs held by children on the Rüdenplatz, and the kids get to keep the coins that fall to the ground.
Rüdenplatz · · 🤯 Weird
The Burgruine Neu-Bubenberg, a medieval castle, was abandoned after 1338 and now only its conserved rectangular tower remains.
Burgruine Neu-Bubenberg · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Gurtenbahn, a funicular railway, was built in 1899 and connects the city of Köniz to the top of the Gurten mountain.
Gurtenbahn · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Former underground pumping and air-raid shelter, built between 1939 and 1942, is a unique example of wartime infrastructure in Köniz.
Former underground pumping and air-raid shelter · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Untertorbrücke in Bern is the oldest stone bridge over the Aare River and one of the oldest in Switzerland, with a history dating back to 1256 when a wooden bridge was first built, only to be swe…
Untertorbrücke · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Ländtetor, located near the Untertorbrücke, is the only remaining part of the former Nydegg fortification and was once the only direct access to the lower city, before being walled up in 1873 and…
Ländtetor · · 🔍 Hidden gems
The Aare River in Bern is so clean that it's become a popular spot for swimming, with some people even swimming 350 meters in the 'Zibeleschwümme' event.
Aare River · · 🤯 Weird
The Rudolf Gnägi Gedenkstätte is a memorial dedicated to Rudolf Gnägi, a Swiss politician who served as a federal councilor from 1966 to 1976.
Rudolf Gnägi Gedenkstätte · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Reformed church Oberwangen, built in 1911, was designed by architect Karl Indermühle, a notable figure in Swiss architecture.
Reformed church Oberwangen · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Former Davidsruh country estate, built in 1800, was designed by architect Carl Ahasver von Sinner, a renowned architect of the time.
Former Davidsruh country estate · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Anna Seiler-Brunnen, a 16th-century fountain, stands in the Marktgasse in front of the Käfigturm, showcasing the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
Anna Seiler-Brunnen · · 🏛️ Legendary
The Marzilibad, a historic bathhouse in Bern, has been a popular spot for swimming in the Aare River since 1782.
Marzilibad · · 🏛️ Legendary
The water quality in the Aare River is so good that it's become a model for other cities, with Bern being cited as an example for its clean water and beautiful riverbanks.
Aare River · 🔍 Hidden gems
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