Welcome to Beyond the Alps — a Swiss German (Züridütsch) podcast produced by swissgermanbeginners.ch that opens the door to the heart of Switzerland.
I’m Andrea, founder of Swiss German for Beginners, Swiss German teacher, and author.
In each episode, I share stories of everyday life in Switzerland: from language and culture to traditions, humor, and personal memories.
Whether you’re learning Swiss German or simply curious about Swiss culture, this podcast will make you feel a little bit more Swiss inside.
Did you know that dropping your bread into the fondue pot comes with a penalty? Or why you should never—under any circumstances—use the little metal flame snuffer as a spoon?
In this episode of Beyond the Alps, we dive into Switzerland’s most iconic culinary ritual: Swiss cheese fondue. Beyond the bubbling cheese lies a world of secret traditions, unwritten dining etiquette, and hilarious mishaps that only locals truly understand.
Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect. Get it here (https://swissgermanbeginners-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/beyond-the-alps-podcast-transcripts).
3 Sept 2026
23 Is Swiss German Becoming ONE Dialect? (The Great Dialect Shift)
Why is Swiss German changing? And could the different Swiss dialects actually be becoming more similar?
In this episode, I take a closer look at the great dialect shift happening in Switzerland. We’ll explore dialect leveling, the influence of mobility and social media, and some fascinating changes in everyday Swiss German. We’ll also look at why Standard German and English are increasingly influencing the way young people speak.
Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect. Get it here (https://swissgermanbeginners-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/beyond-the-alps-podcast-transcripts).
11 Aug 2026
22 “Swiss German Has No Grammar!” — Is That Actually True?
Does Swiss German really have grammar? Can you actually learn it? Are there really no spelling rules?
In this episode, I tackle some of the most common misconceptions about Swiss German and explain how its grammar and spelling actually work. We’ll also look at why understanding the structure behind the language can make learning and understanding Swiss German much easier.
Transcripts: The Swiss German transcript of every episode was written by myself, by hand — because no software can truly capture the beauty of the dialect. Get it here (https://swissgermanbeginners-shop.fourthwall.com/collections/beyond-the-alps-podcast-transcripts).
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