The Swiss have always been fascinated by things that go bump in the night. The Alpine country has a rich and varied folklore tradition, packed with ghosts, devils, witches and dragons. Some of these stories are explored in an exhibition at the Swiss National Museum in Zurich, “Traditional Tales from the Alps”. In this video, curator Daniela Schwab introduces us to some of Switzerland’s most famous legends, from mythical archer William Tell to the Böögg, a snowman who is ignited every April in Zu