What Is Hornussen? Your Guide to Switzerland's Fascinating (and Ancient) Team Sport

Schwingen, Steinstossen, Hornussen... Switzerland is home to several unique sports.

Hornussen is one of the most popular, known for the small 'nouss' that looks like a hockey puck and the 'schindel', the wooden paddle reminiscent of a pizzaiolo's shovel. The sport contains elements of golf and baseball and is mainly played in the Bern and Solothurn region.

In this episode, Sandra Widmer from the Swiss Hornussen Association explains hornussen's origins, rules, and why it's a great activity to get involved with for both for locals and for expats.

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