The Alpine Vault

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Week of 10 August 2026 · set sealed

Monday to Sunday is one heist: seven vaults, seven treasures, one set, with the crown piece on Sunday. The days below are the ones that have closed.

  1. Monday — Trychel BellVault #29 · 10 August 2026 · par 5 · From cow to cheeseSwiss ceremonial cow bells can weigh over five kilos, worn proudly for the drive down from the alp.
  2. Tuesday — Wheel of EmmentalVault #30 · 11 August 2026 · par 3 · A letter's journeyThe famous holes are bubbles of carbon dioxide, trapped while the cheese ripens.
  3. Wednesday — Swiss WatchVault #31 · 12 August 2026 · par 4 · The magic trickA watch may only say Swiss Made if at least 60% of its value is created in Switzerland.
  4. Thursday — Chocolate BarVault #32 · 13 August 2026 · par 5 · After the stormThe Swiss eat about ten kilos of chocolate per person per year, more than anyone else.
  5. Friday — Gold VreneliVault #33 · 14 August 2026 · par 4 · The treasure huntSwitzerland's beloved gold coin shows a girl with braided hair; minted until 1949.
  6. Saturday — AlphornVault #34 · 15 August 2026 · par 3 · The grocery runOn a still evening an alphorn melody can carry for kilometres across a valley.
  7. Sunday — The Matterhorn DeedVault #35 · 16 August 2026 · par 5 · The camping tripNobody can steal the Matterhorn: its summit ridge is the border between Switzerland and Italy.