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.

If you're exploring the Alps or wandering through a historic old town and clouds suddenly roll in or drizzle hits your sunglasses, don’t panic (or cancel your plans). A little rain never stopped the Swiss… and it shouldn’t stop you either.