Consulate General of Switzerland in New York

🚀🇨🇭 Yves Rossy, the Swiss Jetman, is living out all of our childhood fantasies of cruising through the skies with a jetpack!

He had his first public 🇺🇸 flight last week in a specifically designed jetwing suit that can travel speeds of up to 190mph. Watch the video 👇 to find out more about this incredible feat of and . 🌟✈️

Incredible footage shows the first ever 'Jetman' whizzing through the air Incredible footage caught the moment Yves Rossy - known as Jetman - took to the skies in a specially designed jetpack for his first public US flight

On this day in 1938, a daring team defied the odds and conquered the notorious Eiger North Face. Their three-day ascent set a precedent in mountaineering, proving that even the most perilous peaks can be vanquished.

🩺🔬 Remarkable advancements in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment are underway at EPFL! Researchers are developing an innovative tool that integrates breast cancer transcriptomic data from multiple databases. This cutting-edge approach enhances precision oncology by accurately predicting molecular subtypes and therapy responses, offering hope for better patient outcomes and more comprehensive, cost-effective cancer diagnostics. 🌟💗

Enhancing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment Addressing problems with diagnosing and treating breast cancer, scientists at EPFL have developed EMBER, a tool that integrates breast cancer transcriptomic data from multiple databases. EMBER can improve precision oncology by accurately predicting molecular subtypes and therapy responses.

Known as the "Top of Europe," the Jungfraujoch, at 3,454 meters above sea level, offers stunning views of the Swiss Plateau as far as France, the Aletsch Glacier, and surrounding peaks. 🗻
Have you been?

🚄 Swisspod, a Swiss-American startup pioneering the hyperloop technology, is one step closer to constructing the world's largest hyperloop testing hub. This innovation promises to revolutionize transportation with unprecedented speed and efficiency, and was built in partnership with EPFL and HEIG-VD (Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie et de Gestion du Canton de Vaud).🌐🔧



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🌍✈️ Discover Switzerland's diverse landscapes and charming cities! From vibrant city breaks to serene mountain retreats, Switzerland offers the perfect blend of urban excitement and natural beauty. 🏞️🏙️ 🇨🇭

Seven ways to experience the best of Switzerland From the turquoise waters of Bernese Oberland to toothsome Ticino and musical Montreux, Switzerland caters for every taste

🇨🇭 Join us for the Swiss National Day celebration organized by The Swiss Society of New York at The Hudson on July 27th! Enjoy Swiss culture, delicious food, and live entertainment as we celebrate together. Don’t miss this special event and get your tickets now 👇!

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🎨 Renowned Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone's career retrospective "Cry Me a River" is now open at Kunstmuseum Luzern. This exhibition, a love letter to the homeland that he left in the 90s when he moved to New York, explores themes of nature, weather, and human-animal relationships. The institutional setting provides a seamless understanding of Rondinone’s work, engaging with the broader landscape.

It is on view until October 20, 2024! 🖼️

Ugo Rondinone the Subject of Retrospective at Kunstmuseum Luzern Marking a type of homecoming for the Swiss artist, the creative world of Ugo Rondinone is brought to life in immersive exhibition.

Attention Swiss Community in Ohio! Join the United Swiss Society of Cleveland for their 2024 Swiss National Day Celebration in Parma! Reserve your spot before July 22 by emailing [email protected].
📅 Thursday, August 1 @ 6PM
📍 West Creek Reservation - Keystone Shelter - 2277 W. Ridgewood Drive, Parma OH

🌍📍🗻Would you embark on a 12-day trek across Switzerland 🇨🇭 without a phone or a preplanned route, relying solely on hand-drawn maps? That's exactly what this writer did. Starting at Lake Geneva and journeying northeast to Lake Constance, he encountered locals who guided him along the way. 🗺️🥾

Read more 👇 about how this wanderer navigated his adventure "through the artwork of strangers."

Trekking Across Switzerland, Guided by Locals’ Hand-Drawn Maps Nostalgic for a time before ubiquitous connectivity, a writer ditched his phone and relied instead on serendipity — and maps made by people he met along the way.

As Xherdan Shaqiri announces his retirement from international football, we at the Swiss Consulate, along with Swiss communities abroad, want to extend our heartfelt congratulations on a truly remarkable career.

From his spectacular goals to his unwavering dedication, Shaqiri has been a beacon of Swiss excellence on the world stage. We have cherished every moment watching him play, especially here in the US, where he has inspired countless fans with his skill and passion for the game.

Though we will miss him at the FIFA World Cup 2026, his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of Swiss footballers. Thank you, Xherdan, for the memories and for representing Switzerland with such pride and brilliance.


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🥇 Switzerland 🇨🇭 ranks once again as the most innovative European country according to the European Commission's Innovation Scoreboard 2024!
This is thanks to excellence in HR, research systems, firm investments, and intellectual assets. 🏆
Congratulations to Denmark 🇩🇰 for securing the top spot among the countries of the EU.

Experience Lausanne, where the Olympic spirit thrives every day! Home to the and The Olympic Museum - Le Musée Olympique, this Swiss city offers more than sports history.

Explore its new arts district, delicious cuisine, and cultural gems. Read more about Lausanne's unique blend of tradition and modernity in this The New York Times article: https://ow.ly/SPiU50SynlO

Don't miss DJ Rekha's “Basement Bhangra Beyond” at SummerStage NYC this Saturday, July 20, 2024! Featuring Priya Ragu, a Swiss singer-songwriter with Tamil roots and more. Head to Flushing Meadows for an unforgettable evening of global music and dance from 5:00PM to 9:00 PM.
More details here: https://ow.ly/cQeH50Syo5H

Discover how Grindelwald is leading in sustainable tourism, protecting the iconic Great Aletsch Glacier with initiatives like hydroelectric power and recycling. Support eco-friendly travel practices for a greener planet! 🌍🏔️

Can Sustainable Tourism Stop A Thawing Glacier In Switzerland? Grindelwald aspires to become one of Switzerland's most sustainable destinations. If you live under a melting glacier, you have no choice. Here's what it's doing.

Some say it's due to our top-notch healthcare system 🏥, or maybe because our chocolate 🍫 has secret life-extending powers... In any case, the Swiss have one of the highest life expectancy in the world.

Men live on average until 82.2 years, and women until 85.5 years.

Swiss people have never lived as long as in 2023 Life expectancy in Switzerland reached a record level in 2023.

Dive into the story of the Alps' solitary lighthouse, standing proudly at 2,046 meters amidst Switzerland's majestic mountains.

Initially designed as a tourist attraction with a real ship (still awaited from Rotterdam!), this lighthouse now stands alone at Oberalp Pass, marking the beginning of the Rhine River. Its twin stands in Rotterdam, where it once guided ships at the Rhine's mouth in Hoek van Holland, completing the journey from sea to source.

Celebrate Swiss National Day organized by The Swiss Society of New York at The Hudson on July 27, 2024! 🇨🇭 Enjoy Swiss food, music, and family fun. Tickets available now!

📅 July 27, 2024
🕓 4:00pm – 10:00pm
📍 The Hudson, 348 Dyckman St, NY
🎟️ Get tickets: https://ow.ly/VEhX50SpFbh

Switzerland's ultimate innovation and top-tier educational institutions continue to lead the way in global rankings. Exploring 🇨🇭's ongoing success post-2024 World Competitiveness Ranking.💡

Halbstark Baby – Baby Halbstark! Discover the raw essence of Swiss youth culture through the evocative photographs of former gang member Dieter “Igel” Ehrlich. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with Miriam Linna, former drummer of The Cramps and founder of Norton Records and Kicks Books, had its opening last night. It features photographs from the book HALBSTARK BABY-BABY HALBSTARK!, recently published by Linna’s Kicks Books and will be on view from July 11-13 at Frosch & Co.

On Saturday, July 13 at 3pm we will host a conversation between Miriam Linna and Bruce Hackney (curator and U.S. manager for the Karlheinz Weinberger Stiftung) at FROSCH&CO. Linna and Hackney will discuss how the unique friendship of renowned Swiss photographer Karlheinz Weinberger and Dieter “Igel” Ehrlich worked to expose Swiss street life of the time. Come by and visit us!

Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the with "HUMANITY" by New York-based, Swiss photographer Henry Leutwyler Studio! Until August 5, explore his meticulous portraits of humanitarian artifacts sourced from the collection of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum (Musée international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge). Leutwyler's lens captures the essence of objects like first aid kits, a cannonball, and more, evoking powerful stories of humanity.

📍 Quai Wilson, Geneva
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📚 Now available in the US! Dive into Hélène Binet's definitive retrospective monograph with essays by Marco Iuliano + Swiss curator Martino Stierli, MoMA The Museum of Modern Art's Chief Curator of Architecture and Design. Explore her iconic architectural photography spanning four decades: https://ow.ly/Zy4f50Swezp

Discover the vibrant world of Swiss posters at the Museum of Contemporary Art CT in Westport!

Our Culture team enjoyed the opening of "ColleCTomania: The Outsized Influence of Swiss Posters" last week. With over 140 iconic posters, this exhibit celebrates Swiss design's global impact.

Don't miss it — on display until Sept. 13: https://mocact.org/exhibitions

Switzerland's acclaimed Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève returns to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Western Massachusetts from July 10-14, 2024, marking their first US appearance since 2011.

Under the direction of choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, they'll present a mesmerizing program including "Faun" and the US debut of "Noetic." Experience the magic of dance with us this summer!

Ballet du GrandThéâtre de Genève - Jacob's Pillow July 10-14, 2024 | Ted Shawn TheatreFeaturing classically trained dancers performing breathtaking contemporary choreography, Switzerland's acclaimed ballet company Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève returns to the Pillow for the first time in over a decade, sharing the groundbreaking Faun and the ...

We believed until the final whistle.
Although the UEFA EURO 2024 journey ends today for 🇨🇭, the Swiss National Team Swiss Nati Men can hold their heads high with pride.

Thank you for the magical and powerful moments of soccer! Well done, and see you soon!

Proud of this team ❤️‍🩹🇨🇭

As the men's UEFA EURO 2024 unfolds in Germany, UEFA is already looking forward to Women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland! From July 2-27 across eight venues, including the final at St. Jakob-Park in Basel.

Emphasizing , it promises to be the largest edition yet. Championing environmental responsibility alongside the celebration of women's football.

UEFA aims for record fan numbers at women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland Tickets for the women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland will go on sale from Oct. 1, with Europe's football governing body UEFA hoping to surpass the record of nearly 574,000 fans who attended games at the previous tournament in England.

🇨🇭🌊 Meet Jessica Droujko, founder of and advocate for water quality.

Born along the Niagara and shaped by summers on the Ottawa River, Jessica's journey led her to Switzerland for her Master’s and doctorate studies at ETH Zürich. Her experience in Switzerland inspired the development of Riverkin, focusing on innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

Today, her work continues to push boundaries in freshwater management. ⏬

This researcher reads rivers Jessica Droujko’s start-up, Riverkin, measures the water quality of freshwater ecosystems and helps quantify and respond to risks such as floods and pollution. Thanks to an ETH Pioneer Fellowship, her work is now picking up speed.