Switzerland
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Switzerland - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Switzerland.
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Patricia Urquiola’s Swiss mountain residences are warm, cosy and free of Alpine pastiche
The Maya residences in Andermatt fuse contemporary minimalism with tactile warmth, reinterpreting Alpine tradition through light-filled spaces, rich natural materials and sculptural details
By Anna Solomon Published
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Alexandre de Betak brings his light installation to a traditional Swiss barn
After debuting his new atelier in London with a dazzling light installation during Frieze 2025, Alexandre de Betak continues his exploration of light and perception in the Bernese Oberland, setting modular light panels and mirrors inside a traditional Swiss barn during Gstaad Art Week
By Ali Morris Published
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Contemporary craft meets Armani/Casa’s domestic universe for Nomad’s St. Moritz showcase
The annual art and design fair, Nomad, partnered with Giorgio Armani / Unveiled to showcase craft, materiality and form within the reimagined setting of Villa Beaulieu
By Anna Solomon Published
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The daring, high-altitude architecture innovating in unforgiving climates
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games inspired us to look up; from the Alps to the Andes, ambitious architecture projects are taking creativity and engineering to dizzying new heights
By John Weich Published
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Tour Artfarm’s snug new hotel in the Swiss Alps
Chesa Marchetta reimagines a 16th-century guest house once frequented by Gerhard Richter and Jean-Michel Basquiat
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Step into a winter wonderland at this snow-covered St Moritz chalet
A Swiss chalet reimagines Alpine living through serene architecture and Molteni&C’s refined, contemporary furnishings
By Anna Solomon Published
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The most anticipated hotel openings of 2026
From landmark restorations to remote retreats, these are the hotel debuts shaping the year ahead
By Nicola Leigh Stewart Published
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Inside architect Andrés Liesch's modernist home, influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright
Andrés Liesch's fascination with an American modernist master played a crucial role in the development of the little-known Swiss architect's geometrically sophisticated portfolio
By Adam Štěch Published
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A hot pink carousel just touched down in the Swiss Alps, thanks to Carsten Höller
At Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, the artist transformed a familiar childhood carousel into a meditation on time and being
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Unseen works meet immersive showstoppers as Yayoi Kusama hits Switzerland
At the Fondation Beyeler in Basel, there are 300 works by Kusama to discover and it’s delightfully discombobulating
By Harriet Quick Published
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What to see at Switzerland’s art museums this autumn and winter
World-class art, design and photography await at 11 Swiss museums. Take a video tour to peek inside, then plan your trip with our guide to the best exhibitions to see now and into 2026
By Simon Mills Published
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Why are we so obsessed with ghosts? From the psychological to the gothic, a new exhibition finds out
Ghosts have terrified us for centuries. ‘Ghosts: Visualizing the Supernatural’ at Kunstmuseum Basel asks what is going on
By Hannah Silver Published
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A building kind of like a ‘mille-feuille’: inside Herzog & de Meuron’s home for Lombard Odier
We toured ‘One Roof’ by Herzog & de Meuron, exploring the Swiss studio’s bright, sustainable and carefully layered workspace design; welcome to private bank Lombard Odier’s new headquarters
By Francesca Perry Published
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Swiss unveils new long-haul cabins, including a superior double bed suite
Four redesigned cabins, five types of business seats, and two exclusive first-class suites. Here’s what Swiss is betting on for its next-generation fleet
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Herzog & de Meuron redefines Swiss hospitality with Les Trois Rois hotel transformation
The Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning studio expands the hotel with a striking restaurant and bar, a sprawling presidential suite, and a decadent rooftop spa
By Laura May Todd Published
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12 things not to miss at Art Basel 2025
Art Basel is bigger and better than ever. Avoid overwhelm, follow our definite what-to-see guide at this year's event (19-22 June)
By Sofia Hallström Published
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Audrey Hepburn’s stunning Swiss country home could be yours
Audrey Hepburn’s La Paisable house in the tranquil village of Tolochenaz is for sale
By Tianna Williams Published
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In Gstaad, a seasonal restaurant takes alpine dining to new heights
Monti nods to regional craftsmanship with furniture carved from locally-sourced elm and a seasonal menu from chef Martin Göschel
By Daven Wu Published
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A contemporary Swiss chalet combines tradition and modernity, all with a breathtaking view
A modern take on the classic chalet in Switzerland, designed by Montalba Architects, mixes local craft with classic midcentury pieces in a refined design inside and out
By Jonathan Bell Published
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48 hours in Geneva: seek Le Corbusier, lakeside sauna, and Swiss chocs
With Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva from 1-7 April, here are the city’s best downtime delights, from bars to bathing
By Simon Mills Published
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A minimalist, off-grid Swiss cabin redefines the ski-in, ski-out experience
Perched above a millennia-old glacier, Cabane Tortin is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for athletic adventure-seekers – expect drama at 3,000m
By John Weich Published
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Nomad 2025: A postcard from the St Moritz art and design show
Last month, Wallpaper* ventured to the icy climes of St Moritz to explore Nomad, an alpine exhibition where contemporary art and design meet
By Laura May Todd Published
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Davos 2025: Genesis goes all-out on outdoor machismo with this extreme sport support vehicle concept
Presented to the World Economic Forum at Davos, the Mountain Intervention Vehicle Concept is a wild transformation of the Genesis GV60 into a tracked rescue vehicle
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Switzerland’s best art exhibitions to see in 2025
Art fans, here’s your bucket list of the standout exhibitions to see in Switzerland in 2025, exploring compelling themes and diverse media
By Simon Mills Published
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Tour St Moritz hotel Badrutt’s Palace’s plush new wing with architect Antonio Citterio
‘You have to feel the mountains,’ says Antonio Citterio as he walks us through the new Serlas Wing, his contemporary take on Alpine vernacular at a hotel he knows well
By Kate Lough Published
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2025 getaways: where Wallpaper* editors will be travelling to this year
From the Japanese art islands of Naoshima and Teshima to the Malaysian tropical paradise of Langkawi, here’s where Wallpaper* editors plan to travel to in 2025
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The cosiest alpine retreats to book in Europe
Browse the Wallpaper* edit of European alpine retreats where to fully embrace the ski season
By Nicola Leigh Stewart Published


