Swiss-American Friendship Society

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Swiss-American Friendship Society

We strive to serve all persons having a natural interest in the two nations.

The SAFS is a non-profit organization dedicated to foster and advance friendship and goodwill between the people of the US and Switzerland through social and cultural programs.

03/13/2026

Our 2026 events are live! But don't forget to check back regularly for Stammtisch dates and other events that may pop up throughout the year.

01/31/2026

Skiing in Switzerland is extremely popular!

And Switzerland is know for its many resorts with over 250 resorts in the country. The scenery of Swiss resorts is unlike anything you've ever seen. Most of the resorts are located in the Alps with stunning views, famous mountain peaks and picturesque Swiss mountain villages.

Gstaad and Dt. Moritz are considered the most expensive resorts catering to celebrities and royalty. Both resort towns have luxury hotels and real estate and many Michelin-starred restaurants.

While staying at these resorts may be expensive, the price for a lift ticket is much lower than ski resorts in Colorado. Ticket prices range from $35 for smaller local resorts to $100 for larger more popular resorts.

07/24/2025

Registration is open for our Swiss National Day Celebration on Sunday August 3rd at 3pm. Visit our website to register. Cost is $35/person for SAFS members and $45 for non-members. Kids 10 and under are free.

We will have amazing food, drinks, music and activities for all ages!

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07/15/2025

Did you know?

The Swiss love hiking!

According to a national study, the average Swiss goes on 20 hikes a year and approximately 80% of the population uses trails to go jogging, hiking, walking, etc. The Swiss hiking network is expansive with a total of over 40,000 miles of hiking trails in the country. It makes sense given that 60% of Switzerland is covered by mountains. Hiking is popular because the Swiss have a strong appreciation for nature, the outdoors and outdoor activities. Getting to hikes is easy because the Swiss have such a great public transportation system.

Trails also have these extremely informative trail signs (second picture).
1. Indicates your current location and altitude above sea level.
2. Possible destinations with the top one being the closest one.
3. Estimated hiking time to the destination
4. Level of difficulty
5. This divider indicates a fork in the road further on
6. Symbols indicating points of interest along the Route

07/14/2025

Camping Trip is in the books! Just a few shots from a great weekend. We spent two nights at the YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch, Hopi Campground in Granby. Can't wait to go back next year, hope you can join us.

05/28/2025

Did you know?

The Red Cross was established in Geneva, Switzerland in 1863. The Red Cross is an international humanitarian organization that provides aid and assistance to people worldwide, specifically targeted to those experiencing crisis or conflict. The Red Cross flag is the inverse of the Swiss flag, which probably explains why the two are commonly confused by foreigners.

Today, the Red Cross has over 97 million volunteers across the world and its headquarters remain in Geneva.

05/01/2025

Thanks to all who joined as last night for FIfth Weds Stammtisch and thanks as always to for being great hosts!!

Don't forget to join us every 1st and 3rd Wednesday for Stammtisch. Check our website or Facebook events for the location.

04/28/2025

Did you know?

The Pontifical Swiss Guard, also know as the Papal Swiss Guard or just the Swiss Guard, is considered the smallest army in the world, made up of 135 members, and solely responsible for guarding the Pope. They have been doing this job since 1506! The blue, red and yellow striped uniform are the same uniforms worn in the 1500s.

Candidates must be a male Swiss citizen, practicing Catholic and a person of impeccable health and reputation. The guard reports directly to the Pope and are separate from Switzerland's Armed Forces. They are hired by the Roman Catholic Church.

04/25/2025

Mark your calendars! Here's a list of our big events for the rest of 2025. We will also be scheduling pickleball and other summer/fall events. Send us a message on FB/Instagram or email us at [email protected] if you have any questions!

04/20/2025

Did You Know? 🇨🇭

Switzerland is home to the world's longest tunnel, the Gotthard Tunnel. It is 58.1 km (35.5 miles) long, and there are two tunnels, one for cars and one for trains. The tunnel was constructed under the country's Alpine Initiaitve, of which the primary goal is to protect the environment from road traffic. The tunnel was opened in 2016. The North portal for the road tunnel is in Göschenen (canton of Uri), and the South portal is in Airolo (canton of Ticino).

03/28/2025

Join the SAFS for an Intro to Curling Event on Saturday April 12th at 2:45pm at Rock Creek Curling in Lafayette. No experience necessary!

Register by April 5th, prices are $45/person for SAFS members and $58 for non-members. Prices increase at the door. Click the link in our bio to get to our website, register for the event under the calendar tab.

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Morrison, CO
80465

Website

http://www.safs.us/

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