3 things to know before traveling to Switzerland🇨🇭

Now that you know my top tips for visiting Switzerland, I thought I'd tell you about the history of fondue!

Fondue comes from the French word “fondre” which means “to melt.” It originated in the 18th century in Switzerland as a way for farmers to stretch their resources throughout the cold winter months. They would dip stale bread into a mixture of melted cheese and wine in order to soften the bread and make it edible. That’s how fondue in Switzerland was born!🇨🇭

In 1930, fondue was named Switzerland’s national dish by the Swiss Cheese Union, an organization that previously existed to control cheese production. Still today Fondue is considered a staple wintertime meal in Swiss culture. (Apparently, in the summer it’s really only eaten by tourists.) Fondue is seen as a symbol of Swiss unity.

If Switzerland isn’t already on your travel bucket list, it most definitely should be.

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