Okay, before you roll your eyes, hear us out...Swiss benches are so loved that many are actually donated in honor of individuals, or sometimes even designed as a tribute after someone has passed. t’s a heartfelt tradition in Switzerland to gift benches to communities, and often, you'll find plaques on benches commemorating the donor or someone they cherished.

What’s a Badi, you ask? It’s short for Badeanstalt—aka public bathing spot—and it’s an essential part of Swiss summer life. Whether it’s on a lake, river, or includes an open-air pool, a Badi is where you’ll find people swimming, sunning, sipping, and straight-up vibing. If you’re visiting in spring or summer, don’t miss out.