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Switzerland 2022 in 13 photos

Woman dragging a tree down snowy lane
Keystone / Michael Buholzer

Our look back at the year in Switzerland features everyday photos of a nation that, despite its reputation, can also be uninhibited and cheerful. 

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Switzerland has many faces, and each has many stories to tell. I am interested in the country in all its diversity. I write about agriculture and banks, diplomats and folk-style wrestlers, but also industrial excellence and cultural achievements.

Born in England, I've lived in Switzerland since 1994. I trained as a graphic designer in Zurich between 1997 – 2002. More recently I have moved on to work as photo editor and joined the team at swissinfo.ch in March 2017.

Robust budget: Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer has resigned. Parliament pays tribute to his work.

Politicians smiling, waving and clapping
7. Dezember, Bundeshaus, Bern. Keystone / Peter Klaunzer

Cold but colourful: The Christmas swim “Coupe de Noël” attracts more than 4,000 men and women every year. With a water temperature of about 8 degrees Celsius and air temperatures around 0 degrees, they swim in Lake Geneva.. 

Swimmers with squid-shaped hats
17. Dezember, Genfersee. Keystone/ Valentin Flauraud

Consumer fun : Opening day of the Autumn Fair in Basel. 

People on an amusement park ride
Basel, 29. Oktober. Keystone / Peter Schneider

A hint of glamour: Actress Diane Kruger arrives at the Zurich Film Festival to present her film “Marlowe”.

Elegant woman posing for photos in front of crowd
Zürich, 25. September. Keystone / Ennio Leanza

Gesture of solidarity: An art installation for Flag Day. Ukrainian women photograph themselves in front of a screen.

People posing with balloons
23. August, Biel. Keystone / Peter Klaunzer

Young and active: Scouts celebrate Swiss National Day. Some 30,000 scouts spend part of their summer break at the national camp in Valais.

A scout with a Swiss flag painted on the cheek
1. August, Ulrichen. Keystone / Etienne Bornet

Picture-perfect prosperity: Summer weather on Lake Zurich.

people enjoying the sun
17. Juni, Zürich. Keystone / Ennio Leanza

Sexual criminal law: “Only yes means yes”. This demand preoccupied Swiss politics. A petition was launched in May, and in December, parliament discussed it.

Underwear with political slogans
30. Mai, Bern. Keystone / Peter Klaunzer

Ambition and endurance: The Patrouille des Glaciers is a tough race. Sporty ski tourers conquer 57.5 kilometres with a climb of 4,386 metres.

Ski racers in front of a mountain
27. April, vor dem Matterhorn. Keystone / Valentin Flauraud

Global Switzerland: Europaallee in Zurich serving as a filmset for a Swiss series called “Neumatt”. This is listed in 190 countries and available in 30 languages.

Film crew in urban setting
6. April, Zürich. © Keystone / Michael Buholzer

Praying and singing: A few weeks after the Russian attack on Ukraine, 10,000 candles burn for peace in Bern.

Thousands of candles on a dark plaza
11. März, Bern. Keystone / Julien Grindat

Singing and dancing: A carnival party after two years of the Covid pandemic.

People partying in carnival garb
5. Februar, Sachseln. Keystone / Urs Flueeler

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