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The best athletes, musicians, politicians, actors, and popular attractions in Switzerland. 

Soccer

Bernt Haas

In case you're wondering, here's an extensive list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-soccer-players-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best soccer players</a> from Switzerland. The list includes the top soccer (or “football”) players from Switzerland, along with photos when available. This list of best Swiss soccer players is ordered by popularity, so only the greatest players are at the top of the list. If you're searching for a particular famous Swiss soccer player you can use the &quot;search&quot; box to find what you're looking for.Some of the top players on this list include Stefan Frei and Karl Rappan,&nbsp;answering&nbsp;the questions, &quot;Who are the best Swiss footballers?&quot; and &quot;Who is the greatest Swiss soccer player of all time?&quot; Of course, you can help determine just who is the very best, and those that follow close behind.&nbsp;You can click on the names of these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-soccer-players/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular soccer players</a> of Switzerland in order to get more information about each one. If you're a sports lover then you can use this list of popular Swiss soccer players to discover some new athletes that you might really enjoy watching.

Tennis

Roger Federer

List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-mens-tennis-players-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best tennis</a> players from Switzerland, listed by popularity with photos of the players when available. Switzerland has produced some very talented tennis players over the years, including both men and women. Make sure to also check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-1950s-mens-tennis-players/ranker-tennis">best men's tennis players of the 1950s</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-tennis-players-from-england/reference">greatest English&nbsp;tennis players</a>. These are some of the most talented Swiss tennis players to ever live, so if you're a native of Switzerland and are aspiring to play tennis professionally then these people should be your idols. If you're searching for a particular popular tennis player from Switzerland then you can use the &quot;search&quot; box to find who you're looking for.The list you're viewing is made up of different players like Roger Federer&nbsp;and Martina Hingis.This list answers the questions, &quot;Who are the greatest Swiss tennis players?&quot; and &quot;Who is the best Swiss tennis player of all time?&quot;You can click on the names of these legendary tennis players of Switzerland in order to get more information about each one. If you play tennis or just love the sport then use this list of talented Swiss tennis players to find some athletes you haven't heard of before.

Bands/Musicians

List famous Swiss bands and solo musicians, listed by popularity with photos when available. These popular bands from Switzerland come from a number of different musical genres, including rock, pop, metal, electronic, jam, punk and acoustic. These might not necessarily be the best Swiss bands, but this list contains a majority of the greatest bands from Switzerland. Music lovers who are looking for new music to listen to can use this list of talented Swiss musicians to discover some great new bands and artists.List contains bands like Ivan Lujic, Blanche Aubry.This list answers the questions, "Which bands are from Switzerland?" and "Which bands are popular in Switzerland?"

Desserts

Maestrani

Everyone knows that the world’s absolute best chocolates come from Switzerland. In such a beautiful, serene country why wouldn’t they produce the most popular tasty treats?&nbsp;Many famous Swiss chocolate companies have been around for centuries, making them the leading producers of their trade. What are the best Swiss chocolate brands and what is the best Swiss chocolate company? Read up on the biggest names in chocolate below!&nbsp;The craft of being a Swiss chocolatier is not an easy role to fill. The preparation of making a premium chocolate requires an expert’s skills. In fact, most of the time&nbsp;if a person becomes a chocolatier, it is the only job they have. All of their time and efforts are only placed on making the finest chocolates. Swiss chocolates typically use only the best cocoas and ingredients, which is what makes them taste so amazingly good!Switzerland has the highest per capita rate of chocolate consumption worldwide, so it's no surprise that there are so many good Switzerland chocolate brands. This list ranks the most popular brands of Swiss chocolates, including Coop, Biotta, Woolworths, Minor, Lindt, Toblerone, Munz, Ragusa, and the more popular American Swiss-made chocolate Nestle. Vote up the most delicious brands of Swiss chocolate below!

List of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pop-artists-2019/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular artists</a> from Switzerland, listed alphabetically with photos when available. For centuries artists have been among the world's most important people, helping chronicle history and keep us entertained with one of the earliest forms of entertainment. You might also be interested in <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-artists-from-austria/reference">famous Austrian artists</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-artists-from-norway/reference">famous artists from Norway</a>. Whether they're known for painting, sculpting, etching or drawing, the famous Swiss artists on this list have kept that tradition alive by creating renowned pieces of art that have been praised around the world. You can find useful information below about these notable Swiss artists, such as when they were born and where their place of birth was.Examples include Alberto Giacometti&nbsp;and Jean Tinguely.This list answers the questions, &quot;Which famous artists are from Switzerland?&quot; and &quot;Who are the most well-known Swiss artists?&quot;For further information on these historic Swiss artists, click on their names. If you're a fine art lover use this list of celebrated Swiss artists to discover some new paintings that you will enjoy.

Authors

List of famous writers from Switzerland, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Switzerland is home to many prolific writers, including those who write fiction, non-fiction, poetry, biographies and more. These are some of the best Swiss writers that have ever lived, so if you're a native of Switzerland and an aspiring writer then use this list as inspiration to achieve your own writing goals.This is a list that features writers like René Gardi and Hans Jenny.This list answers the questions, "Who are popular Swiss writers?" and "Which writers are from Switzerland?" You can click on the names of these renowned writers of Switzerland in order to get more information about each one. Some of these historic writers may no longer be living in Switzerland, but they're all of Switzerland descent.

List of notable or <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-alpine-skiers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous alpine skiers</a> from Switzerland, with bios and photos, including the top alpine skiers born in Switzerland and even some popular alpine skiers who immigrated to Switzerland. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Swiss alpine skiers then this list is the perfect resource for you. These alpine skiers are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known alpine skier from Switzerland is included when available. Examples include Christophe Roux and Carlo Janka. This historic alpine skiers from Switzerland list can help answer the questions &quot;Who are some Swiss alpine skiers of note?&quot; and &quot;Who are the most famous alpine skiers from Switzerland?&quot; These prominent alpine skiers of Switzerland may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Swiss alpine skiers.Use this list of renowned Swiss alpine skiers to discover some new alpine skiers that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the social media icons at the top or bottom of the page.&nbsp;

List of film <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> from Switzerland, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Switzerland has produced some very talented actors and actresses in the last century, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These Swiss actors specialize in film, television or even theater, so they're not all necessarily movie stars. These are some of the best Swiss actors the country has ever seen, so if you're a native of Switzerland and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.Mario Adorf and Annegret Dietrich are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this listThis list answers the questions, "Who are the best Swiss actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Switzerland?" You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Switzerland in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Swiss film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.

Athletes

List of famous athletes from Switzerland, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Switzerland has seen some very talented athletes over the years, many of who have gone on to represent their country in the Olympics. These are some of the best Swiss athletes of all time, so if you're a native of Switzerland and are aspiring to compete in sports professionally then these are people you should look up to. If you're searching for a particular popular athlete from Switzerland then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.Items here include everything from Christina Gilli-Brügger to Thomas Häberli.This list answers the questions, "Who are the greatest Swiss athletes?" and "Which athletes are from Switzerland?" You can click on the names of these legendary athletes of Switzerland in order to get more information about each one.

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of popular movies</a> from Switzerland, listed by popularity with movie trailers when available. All prominent movies shot in Switzerland are included. This list of famous films made in Switzerland includes additional information about the movies, such as who directed them and what genre they are. Any top rated movies made in Switzerland should appear on this list, with the most well-known ones at the top. The most popular cinema of Switzerland is included below, so if you see a movie that's missing then it probably isn't very well-known.A factual list, featuring movies like Cleopatra and Before Sunrise. This list answers the questions What movies were shot in Switzerland?"

List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous film actors</a> and actresses from Switzerland, listed by their popularity with photos when available. Switzerland has given birth to some great movie <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Swiss screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Switzerland and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.This is a list that features film actors like Therese Affolter and Liselotte Pulver.This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Swiss actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Switzerland?" You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Switzerland in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Swiss film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.

List of notable or famous composers from Switzerland, with bios and photos, including the top composers born in Switzerland and even some popular composers who immigrated to Switzerland. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Swiss composers then this list is the perfect resource for you. These composers are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known composer from Switzerland is included when available. Everything from Jean-Jacques Rousseau to Frank Martin is included on this list. This historic composers from Switzerland list can help answer the questions "Who are some Swiss composers of note?" and "Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-favorite-classical-composers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous composers</a> from Switzerland?" These prominent composers of Switzerland may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Swiss composers.Use this list of renowned Swiss composers to discover some new composers that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the social media icons at the top or bottom of the page. {#nodes}

List of notable or famous philosophers from Switzerland, with bios and photos, including the top philosophers born in Switzerland and even some popular philosophers who immigrated to Switzerland. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Swiss philosophers then this list is the perfect resource for you. These philosophers are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known philosopher from Switzerland is included when available. The list you're viewing is made up of many different people, like Albert Einstein and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. This historic philosophers from Switzerland list can help answer the questions "Who are some Swiss philosophers of note?" and "Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-philosophers-from-england/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous philosophers</a> from Switzerland?" These prominent philosophers of Switzerland may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Swiss philosophers.Use this list of renowned Swiss philosophers to discover some new philosophers that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the social media icons at the top or bottom of the page. {#nodes}

List of notable or famous scientists from Switzerland, with bios and photos, including the top scientists born in Switzerland and even some popular scientists who immigrated to Switzerland. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Swiss scientists then this list is the perfect resource for you. These scientists are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known scientist from Switzerland is included when available. This list has a variety of people in it, from Albert Einstein to Jean-Paul Marat. This historic scientists from Switzerland list can help answer the questions "Who are some Swiss scientists of note?" and "Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-scientists-from-united-states-of-america/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous scientists</a> from Switzerland?" These prominent scientists of Switzerland may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Swiss scientists.Use this list of renowned Swiss scientists to discover some new scientists that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the social media icons at the top or bottom of the page. {#nodes}

Inventors

Yves Rossy

List of famous Swiss inventors, listed loosely by relevance with photos when available. These are some of the greatest Swiss inventors that have helped make our lives easier by inventing things we use in our everyday lives. The inventions invented by each historic Swiss inventor are displayed next to the inventors name when available. These brilliant inventors from Switzerland can also be sorted by various bits of information, such as what year and where the inventor was born. List includes Albert Einstein, Paracelsus and more.This list answers the questions "what are the names of inventors born in Switzerland?" and "what is a list of smart Swiss inventors?"Share this list of amazing Swiss inventors by clicking one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/social-media?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">social media</a> icons at the top or bottom of the page. If you're looking to find out more about renowned inventors from Switzerland then you're in the right place. {#nodes}

Writers

List of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-selling-fiction-authors-of-all-time/walter-graves?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular authors</a> from Switzerland, listed alphabetically with photos when available. For centuries authors have been among the world's most important people, helping chronicle history and keep us entertained with one of the earliest forms of storytelling. Whether they're known for fiction, non-fiction, poetry or even technical writing, the famous Swiss authors on this list have kept that tradition alive by writing renowned works that have been praised around the world. You can find useful information below about these notable Swiss writers, such as when they were born and where their place of birth was.The list you're viewing is made up of many different authors, including Walter Prager and Denis de Rougemont.This list answers the questions, "Which famous authors are from Switzerland?" and "Who are the best Swiss authors?" For further information on these historic Swiss authors, click on their names. If you're a bookworm then use this list of celebrated Swiss authors to discover some new books that you will enjoy reading.

Olympics

Didier Cuche

List of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-olympic-athletes-from-germany/voteable?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest Olympic athletes</a> from Switzerland, with photos when available. These are the best Swiss Olympians of all time who have had the honor of representing their country at the prestigious Olympic games. Swiss athletes from every era all have their place in the Olympic history books, but which Swiss Olympian is the best of them all?You can decide who the greatest Olympic competitor from Switzerland is by how many medals they took back to their country, but that isn't the only factor that comes into play when considering who the best really is. This list features athletes like Olivia Nobs, Markus Eggler, Roger Federer, and many more.America, Russia and Great Britain have the most Olympic medals out of every country that has been represented in the Olympics, but it doesn't mean that Olympic competitors from other nations don't deserve accolades as well. Vote for your favorite Switzerland Olympic athletes on this list, and downvote the ones that you don't think had a huge impact on Switzerland. If you enjoyed this list of famous Swiss Olympians, head on over and check out this list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-olympic-athletes-from-finland/voteable" target="_blank">best Olympic athletes from Finland</a>.

Hockey

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-american-hockey-players-of-all-time/ranker-hockey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of famous hockey players</a> from Switzerland, listed alphabetically with photos of the players when available. Switzerland has produced some very talented hockey players over the years, including centers, goalies, wings and defensive players. These are some of the best Swiss hockey players to ever live, so if you're a native of Switzerland and are aspiring to play hockey professionally then these people should be your idols. If you're searching for a particular popular hockey player from Switzerland then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.This list features Jan Von Arx, Laura Benz and more.This list answers the questions, "Who are the greatest Swiss hockey players?" and "Which hockey players are from Switzerland?" You can click on the names of these legendary hockey players of Switzerland in order to get more information about each one. If you play hockey or just love the sport then use this list of talented Swiss baseball players to find some athletes you haven't heard of before.

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/world-famous-architects-throughout-history/info-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of famous architects</a> from Switzerland. This Swiss architects list features photos when available, along with info like birthdates, famous structures, and where the architects were born in Switzerland. The notable architects of Switzerland are listed alphabetically, and clicking on each name leads to a page featuring the biography of the architect. This list helps answer the questions "What architects are from Switzerland?" and "Who are the best Swiss architects?" List items include Francesco Borromini, William Lescaze and many additional items as well. (57 Items)

List of notable or famous comedians from Switzerland, with bios and photos, including the top comedians born in Switzerland and even some popular comedians who immigrated to Switzerland. If you're trying to find out the names of famous Swiss comedians then this list is the perfect resource for you. These comedians are among the most prominent in their field, and information about each well-known comedian from Switzerland is included when available. The list you're viewing is made up of many different people, like Peach Weber and Beat Schlatter. This historic comedians from Switzerland list can help answer the questions "Who are some Swiss comedians of note?" and "Who are the most famous comedians from Switzerland?" These prominent comedians of Switzerland may or may not be currently alive, but what they all have in common is that they're all respected Swiss comedians.Use this list of renowned Swiss comedians to discover some new comedians that you aren't familiar with. Don't forget to share this list by clicking one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/tags/social-media?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">social media</a> icons at the top or bottom of the page. {#nodes}

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Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein ( EYEN-styne; German: [ˈalbɛɐ̯t ˈʔaɪnʃtaɪn] (listen); 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics (alongside quantum mechanics). His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. He is best known to the general public for his mass–energy equivalence formula 
  
    
      
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Near the beginning of his career, Einstein thought that Newtonian mechanics was no longer enough to reconcile the laws of classical mechanics with the laws of the electromagnetic field. This led him to develop his special theory of relativity during his time at the Swiss Patent Office in Bern (1902–1909). However, he realized that the principle of relativity could also be extended to gravitational fields, and he published a paper on general relativity in 1916 with his theory of gravitation. He continued to deal with problems of statistical mechanics and quantum theory, which led to his explanations of particle theory and the motion of molecules. He also investigated the thermal properties of light which laid the foundation of the photon theory of light. In 1917, he applied the general theory of relativity to model the structure of the universe.Except for one year in Prague, Einstein lived in Switzerland between 1895 and 1914, during which time he renounced his German citizenship in 1896, then received his academic diploma from the Swiss federal polytechnic school (later the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, ETH) in Zürich in 1900. After being stateless for more than five years, he acquired Swiss citizenship in 1901, which he kept for the rest of his life. In 1905, he was awarded a PhD by the University of Zurich. The same year, he published four groundbreaking papers during his renowned annus mirabilis (miracle year) which brought him to the notice of the academic world at the age of 26. Einstein taught theoretical physics at Zurich between 1912 and 1914, before he left for Berlin, where he was elected to the Prussian Academy of Sciences.
In 1933, while Einstein was visiting the United States, Adolf Hitler came to power. Because of his Jewish background, Einstein did not return to Germany. He settled in the United States and became an American citizen in 1940. On the eve of World War II, he endorsed a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt alerting him to the potential development of "extremely powerful bombs of a new type" and recommending that the US begin similar research. This eventually led to the Manhattan Project. Einstein supported the Allies, but he generally denounced the idea of using nuclear fission as a weapon. He signed the Russell–Einstein Manifesto with British philosopher Bertrand Russell, which highlighted the danger of nuclear weapons. He was affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, until his death in 1955.
Einstein published more than 300 scientific papers and more than 150 non-scientific works. His intellectual achievements and originality have made the word "Einstein" synonymous with "genius". Eugene Wigner wrote of Einstein in comparison to his contemporaries that "Einstein's understanding was deeper even than Jancsi von Neumann's. His mind was both more penetrating and more original than von Neumann's. And that is a very remarkable statement."

Yves Rossy (born 27 August 1959) is a Swiss military-trained pilot and an aviation enthusiast.  He is known as the inventor of a series of experimental individual jet packs, the latest using carbon-fiber wings for flight.  Often referred to as "Jetman," Rossy has sometimes tested and presented new versions of his jet packs in high-profile events staged around the world.

Paracelsus

Paracelsus (; 1493/4 – 24 September 1541), born Theophrastus von Hohenheim (full name Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim), was a Swiss physician, alchemist, and astrologer of the German Renaissance.He was a pioneer in several aspects of the "medical revolution" of the Renaissance, emphasizing the value of observation in combination with received wisdom. He is credited as the "father of toxicology". Paracelsus also had a substantial impact as a prophet or diviner, his "Prognostications" being studied by Rosicrucians in the 1700s. Paracelsianism is the early modern medical movement inspired by the study of his works.



Walter Zapp

Walter Zapp (Latvian: Valters Caps; 4 September [O.S. 22 August] 1905 – 17 July 2003) was a Baltic German inventor. His greatest creation was the Minox subminiature camera.

Niklaus Riggenbach

Niklaus Riggenbach (21 May 1817 – 25 July 1899) was the inventor of the Riggenbach rack system and the counter-pressure brake. He was also an engineer and locomotive builder.
Niklaus Riggenbach, from Rünenberg, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, was born in Guebwiller, Alsace.  After the death of his father, his mother returned to Basel with her eight young children. At age 16 Riggenbach began an apprenticeship as a mechanic, going abroad after completing his training.  In 1837 he found his way to Paris, where he accepted employment.  By taking technical courses in night school, he acquired considerable knowledge in mathematics and physics.  With the opening of the Paris-St. Germain railroad line in 1839 he found his vocation to build locomotives.
In June 1840 he moved to Karlsruhe, Germany, and found employment in the machine works of Emil Kessler.  Here he soon rose to managing director and was involved in the construction of no less than 150 locomotives. One of these steam engines was the "Limmat" of the Schweizerischen Nordbahn (Swiss Northern Railway), opened on 9 August 1847, also called the Spanisch-Brötli line, which he ferried to Switzerland in order to test it on the Zürich-Baden line.
As construction of the Basel-Olten line began in 1853, the board of directors of the Schweizer Centralbahn Gesellschaft (Swiss Central Rail Association) appointed him chief of the machine works.  He made several official trips to England and Austria, and crawled under a fair number of steam locomotives and into their boilers, "to make the good even better."  Various improvements in railroading bear his name.  In 1856 he became a master machinist and boss of the new main workshop of the Centralbahn in Olten.  Under his direction this workshop evolved into a full-fledged engine works, building the company's own locomotives and bridges.
Track grip (adhesion) on the Hauenstein line caused him concern.  The difficulties led Riggenbach to the concept of the rack railway.  After many attempts he discovered that one could negotiate steeper stretches of track by bolting a rack between the rails, which a toothed wheel or cog on the underside of the locomotive could engage. He built his first locomotive in 1862, and on 12 August 1863 France awarded him Patent No. 59625 for the invention.  The Vitznau-Rigi line was inaugurated in 1871 as the first mountain railway to use the Riggenbach system in Europe. The locomotives were equipped with his counter-pressure braking system.

Aimé Argand

François Pierre Ami Argand (5 July 1750 – 14 or 24 October 1803) was a  Genevan physicist and chemist. He invented the Argand lamp, a great improvement on the traditional oil lamp.

Carl Roman Abt

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Carl Roman Abt (16 July 1850 – 1 May 1933) was a Swiss mechanical engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He made groundbreaking innovations in rack-and-pinion railways, giving his name to one of the most widely used systems developed for mountain railways, the Abt rack system.

George de Mestral

George de Mestral (June 19, 1907 – February 8, 1990) was a Swiss electrical engineer who invented the hook and loop fastener which he named Velcro.

Heinrich Wild

Heinrich Wild (Mitlödi, Canton of Glarus, November 15, 1877 – Baden, Switzerland, December 26, 1951) was a Swiss inventor, designer and founder of Wild Heerbrugg.

Wilhelm His, Sr.

Wilhelm His Sr. (9 July 1831 – 1 May 1904) was a Swiss anatomist and professor who invented the microtome. By treating animal flesh with acids and salts to harden it and then slicing it very thinly with the microtome, scientists were able to further research the organization and function of tissues and cells in a microscope.

Viktor Meyer

Viktor Meyer (8 September 1848 – 8 August 1897) was a German chemist and significant contributor to both organic and inorganic chemistry. He is best known for inventing an apparatus for determining vapour densities, the Viktor Meyer apparatus, and for discovering thiophene, a heterocyclic compound. He is sometimes referred to as Victor Meyer, a name used in some of his publications.

Heinrich von Wild

Heinrich von Wild or Heinrich Wild I (1833–1902) was a Swiss meteorologist and physicist who established a modern meteorological system throughout the Empire and developed meteorological instruments.

Johann Georg Bodmer

Johann Georg Bodmer (December 6, 1786 – May 29, 1864) was a prolific Swiss inventor, making contributions to areas ranging from weaponry to steam engines, textile manufacture (machinery for wool spinning), and railroad construction.

List of famous Swiss inventors, listed loosely by relevance with photos when available. These are some of the greatest Swiss inventors that have helped make ...