Switzerland held more witch hunts than any other place in Europe. But why? And what do modern Swiss think of witchcraft?

Beneath Switzerland’s postcard scenery, political neutrality, and chocolate-making, is a long history of witch hunts—longer than anywhere else in Europe. From a moving museum to a light-hearted ski event, Demi Perera visits the pretty village of Ennenda in northeastern Switzerland, where the last person in Europe executed for witchcraft is remembered. The post Switzerland held more witch hunts than any other place in Europe. But why? And what do modern Swiss think of witchcraft? appeared first o

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