With the third stamp issue of 2026, Swiss Post presents a varied selection of designs that bring together Swiss culture, well-known figures and social commitment.
The band Stubete Gäng performs contemporary folk music and brightens up any letter. Shaun the Sheep delights young and old alike with his unmistakable charm, and appears on a Swiss stamp for the first time. The designs featuring Swiss attractions invite you to rediscover the country’s well-known and hidden gems. With the Caritas stamp, Swiss Post is also making a statement of solidarity.
Designed by Stubete Gäng
What happens when a band designs a stamp? Swiss Post aims to use this core idea to showcase the rich diversity of Switzerland’s arts scene and give Swiss public figures, here from the world of music, the opportunity to create culture in the form of a stamp. “Coming up with the right design and a matching postmark for the stamp was a bit like writing a song. We asked ourselves what felt right for us and how to bring it to life in an appealing and humorous way”, say the band members about how the stamp was created. The design bears the DNA of Stubete Gäng, who unite city and countryside, young and old, with their “Örbn Ländlr” style. Their music is a mix of traditional and modern, peppered with a dash of humour.
Press release (18.08.2026)
Now available in Switzerland, RYTMO combines functional mushrooms and adaptogenic roots in two 30-serving blends:
- Original cacao
- Barista decaf coffee
RYTMO GROUP Sàrl has launched RYTMO, a caffeine-free functional powder drink created for people who want a steadier way to approach everyday energy and focus. The Geneva-based brand is built around functional mushrooms, adaptogenic plants and a simple daily ritual designed as an alternative to stimulant-led energy habits.
The idea behind RYTMO grew from a familiar pattern: coffee to start the day, another cup to keep going, then the crash, restlessness or need for more stimulation. RYTMO calls this cycle “energy debt”. Its response is not to make caffeine stronger, but to remove it from the system entirely and formulate around support, consistency and daily use.
Randos en boucle (Walking loops) by Gilbert A. Rouvinez & Stéphane Biner: 50 Exceptional Hiking Routes in Switzerland for a Dream Summer!
This guide presents the “Best Of” selection of hikes in Switzerland, for all skill levels, to enjoy year-round across several regions of Switzerland.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, you’ll find ideas to satisfy your desire for open spaces and freedom.
Helpful tips, practical information, and simplified route maps will make your hike easier.
After three successful coffee table books were published by BTL since 2012, our readers will be excited to learn of another one due to be released in a few months: Léman Golfique. Sandor Szabados, Managing Director of BTL- Beyond the Lens Publishing Sàrl, catches up with us to let us know of his latest endeavour. And read on to enter our competition to win a copy!
What is the theme of the newest coffee table book?
Many years ago, I played at Cypress Point in California and was given a beautiful photo book featuring the 7 iconic courses of the Monterey Peninsula. This gift inspired me to, hopefully one day, create a similar book showcasing the exceptional scenery of the golf courses around our Lake Geneva region.
Having played on 213 golf courses in 28 countries, I have accumulated countless photographic memories, but none capture this stunning scenery of snow-capped mountains, lakes, rivers, and rolling pastures, all here at our doorstep.
We are pleased to announce a crowdfunding campaign for a local English entrepreneur, Jason Lugrin, and his new concept: Bespoak Home & Furniture. He is kindly offering a cutting board as a competition prize but make sure to click on the Wemakeit link below to pre-buy an item, sign up for a workshop, or get a discount voucher for a future piece to grace your home. Please help them reach their funding target before mid-April 2026 which will allow them to purchase equipment and materials!
Tell us about your presale/crowdfunding campaign
At the moment I have launched a presale through my crowdfunding campaign, which helps support the development of the workshop and the first pieces of furniture. It’s also a way for people to be part of the project from the beginning. It has had a very encouraging start. The project has already reached 37% of its goal, which has been incredibly motivating and confirms that there is real interest in sustainable, thoughtfully made wooden objects. It has been wonderful to see people supporting the project so early and becoming part of the story of the workshop.
Some of the rewards include handcrafted objects such as cutting boards and cheese boards, as well as vouchers that can be used toward a bespoke project at a discounted price.
For example, one of the special rewards is a Wine & Cheese Experience at the workshop in Satigny (GE). This is an exclusive evening at the atelier where guests can enjoy a glass of wine and a selection of cheeses while discovering the world of Bespoak.
