Fondue is a national symbol that brings the Swiss together, but it can also divide them as soon as one delves into the messy details.
Dipping your bread into the same fondue pot is what gives fondue its sociable and convivial atmosphere.
Keystone / Martin Rütschi
Switzerland: chocolate, chalets, watches, banks… and fondue. Abroad, it’s hard to find a more universally recognised symbol. Except that in Switzerland, this dish – which is supposed to embody national conviviality – is often accompanied by minor controversies, right down to the bottom of the fondue pot.
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August 15, 2026 - 11:00
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