Corner, Questions season 1
Corner two
How many years have traditional costumes been known in Switzerland?
a) For over 250 years
b) For over 300 years
c) For over 150 years
Corner three
Since when has the Swiss National Day been a day off for the whole of Switzerland?
a) Since 15 Juli 1990
b) Since 1 June 1996
c) Since 1 July 1994
Corner four
Which special cakes are eaten during Carnival season in Switzerland?
a) Carnival cakes (“Chruchtele”)
b) Meringue
c) Appel pie
Corner five
When ist the evil winter spirits driven away with the ringing of bells and spring welcomed in Graubünden?
a) On 20 March
b) On 1 March
c) On 28 February
Corner six
When ist the important Catholic holiday Corpus Christi celebrated?
a) 59 days after Easter Monday
b) 40 days after Ash Wednesday
c) On 1 May
Corner seven
How long was the longest alphorn ever built?
a) 50 Metre
b) 46 Metre
c) 20 Metre
Corner eight
For what is this wooden funnel used?
a) As a drum
b) To proclaim the Alpine Blessing on the Alpe
c) To fill the grain
Corner nine
In which city does the traditional folk festival of the Onion market take place, which begins every year on the fourth Monday in Novembre at 5 a.m.?
a) Fribourg
b) Aarau
c) Bern
Corner ten
On which day does the Klausenjagen take place in Küssnacht at Rigi?
a) 05. December
b) 06. December
c) 06. January
Corner Jack
How high does the highest cable car in Switzerland go?
a) 3572 metres above sea level
b) 3602 metres above sea level
c) 3821 metres above sea level
Corner Queen
In which town is the Tell monument located?
a) In Altdorf
b) In Brunnen
c) In Stans
Corner King
On which lake is Chillon Castle located?
a) At Lake Neuchatel
b) At Lake Geneva
c) At Lake Gruyère
Corner Ace
How long was the Great Aletsch Glacier in 2019?
a) 24,3 kilometres
b) 22,6 kilometres
c) 20 kilometres