People
Roger Federer
Basel, Switzerland
A Swiss player admired for his graceful style, he won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and spent hundreds of weeks ranked world number one.
Born: 1981 · Known for: Tennis champion
Switzerland: leaders, famous people, culture and history
3 places on the atlas covering people, folklore and crafts. Highlights include Roger Federer, Yodelling and Swiss watchmaking.
What is on the atlas
Who leads Switzerland?
| Federal Council (collective head of state) | President of the Confederation: Guy Parmelin |
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Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Switzerland’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Switzerland
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau (born in Geneva) philosopher
- Paul Klee painter
- Le Corbusier (Swiss-born) architect
- Carl Jung psychiatrist
- Jean Piaget developmental psychologist
- Roger Federer tennis player
- Henri Dunant founder of the Red Cross
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
People in Switzerland
Folklore in Switzerland
Folklore
Yodelling
Appenzell, Switzerland
Yodelling jumps between chest and head voice. It began as a way to call across alpine valleys and is part of Swiss folk music, often alongside the alphorn.
Kind: Alpine singing
Crafts in Switzerland
Crafts
Swiss watchmaking
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
A town planned around watchmaking workshops, recognised by UNESCO together with Le Locle for its role in the Swiss watch industry.
Craft: Mechanical watches
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Switzerland today, a short selection of well-known people from Switzerland, and the 3 places pinned for Switzerland on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Switzerland on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the people page, folklore page and crafts page.
Questions about Switzerland
Who is the leader of Switzerland?
As of July 2026: Federal Council (collective head of state): President of the Confederation: Guy Parmelin. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Switzerland?
Well-known people connected with Switzerland include Jean-Jacques Rousseau (born in Geneva) (philosopher), Paul Klee (painter), Le Corbusier (Swiss-born) (architect), Carl Jung (psychiatrist) and Jean Piaget (developmental psychologist).
Which famous people from Switzerland are pinned on the atlas?
People pinned for Switzerland include Roger Federer. Open the map to read a short summary of each.
What traditional crafts is Switzerland known for?
Traditional crafts from Switzerland on the atlas include Swiss watchmaking. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What folklore and music does Switzerland have?
Folklore and music from Switzerland on the atlas include Yodelling. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
How can I explore Switzerland on the map?
Choose See Switzerland on the map above, or search for Switzerland on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.