A wry look at some urban legends, such as the ban on flushing the loo at night, about a people who love their peace and quiet.
Shhh! You’re in Switzerland.
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Tranquillity and silence are two concepts that, in the collective imagination, go hand in hand with Switzerland. Let’s tiptoe through some urban legends – such as the ban on flushing the loo at night – and the quirks of a people who love their peace and quiet, although there are certainly exceptions.
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June 27, 2026 - 11:00
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