Legends of Switzerland

This collection gathers traditional tales from across Swiss cantons, arranged by region, retelling local myths and folk narratives about saints, devils, giants, fairies, ghosts, knights, shepherds, and wondrous natural phenomena. Stories explain mountain storms, avalanches, lakes, and passes, celebrate rites and festivals, and preserve origin legends for place-names and customs. The retellings range from rustic folktales to medieval romances and poetic fancies, accompanied by historical notes and illustrations that evoke landscape and popular belief, offering an accessible survey of regional folklore and the cultural imagination shaped by Switzerland's dramatic scenery.