Which sport do many people in Switzerland do in winter?

Switzerland has many mountains and ski areas. That is why skiing is very popular in winter.

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B: Schwingen (a form of wrestling)

Schwingen mainly takes place outdoors in summer, at Schwingen festivals.

C: Mountain biking

People ride mountain bikes in summer. In winter there is snow in the mountains.

Schwingen, skiing, football, Federer

Schwingen is a traditional Swiss sport. It is a form of wrestling. Two men or two women hold on to short trousers made of cloth and fight in a circle of sawdust. Whoever puts the other on their back wins. Every three years there is the big Federal Schwingen and Alpine Festival (Eidgenössisches Schwing- und Älplerfest). The winner is called «Schwingerkönig» (king of Schwingen).

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Sources

• zh.ch
• aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch
• aboutswitzerland.eda.admin.ch

Last checked: September 2026

Question 328 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.

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